About

Chefshealth

Who we are

We are the first fitness and wellness provider built specifically for chefs and hospitality professionals. Born from within the industry, we understand the lifestyle, the challenges, and the unique environment of hospitality work.

what we do

We help hospitality teams reclaim their health through practical, accessible, and results-driven fitness programs—without guilt, extremes, or unrealistic expectations. Whether in kitchens, hotels, or back-of-house, our approach supports real people in real environments with routines they can actually stick to.

How we do it

Through personalized coaching, flexible plans, and habit-based tools, we deliver programs that fit around the demanding schedules of hospitality life. Every aspect—from recovery routines to injury prevention—is grounded in science and tailored to your team's real-life needs.

Why we do it

“At Chefshealth, we're setting a new standard for health and fitness in the hospitality industry. A purpose-built platform that reshapes how hospitality professionals care for their health.

As a former hotelier, I know firsthand how the industry makes wellness nearly impossible. Long hours, high pressure, irregular shifts, and a culture of always putting guests first; it's a recipe for burnout.

I remember struggling to find the energy after 12-hour shifts, battling pastry tray temptations, and trying to build routines that never quite stuck. In hospitality, we're wired to serve others, but we're often the last on the list.

Years pass. Life gets busy. And slowly, health slips into the background, even for those of us who are thriving professionally.

I've seen this over and over in colleagues and friends. And in a world that's changed so dramatically in recent years, one thing is clear: taking care of ourselves is no longer optional—it's essential. After five years of helping hospitality professionals transform their health through my coaching practice, I knew it was time to scale this mission. That's why I founded Chefshealth.

As a certified fitness coach and former hospitality leader, my mission is to help make hospitality healthier. We're doing that by giving chefs, teams, and operators the tools they actually need, delivered with the same world-class service you give to your guests every day.”

— Leo Amorim

CEO & Head Coach

A community of healthier chefs

Our results

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What our clients say

Impact to hospitality workforce

- Shehu Fitzgerald

Executive Chef

Killsboro Brewery, Staten Island, NY

“I had knee pain for years, and specialists couldn't figure out why. As I lost weight through this program, the inflammation went away and the pain disappeared. That was one of the biggest health wins I never expected.”

- Susan Rigg

Chef - Owner

River Whey Creamery, Schertz TX

“The doc was like, what are you doing? This is great. I haven't weighed what I weigh now in 20 years. This is working for me in a way that no other program has ever worked for me”

- Stephan Klein

Chef Manager

Flik Hospitality Group, Highpoint NC

“I came in just wanting to lose 15 pounds and feel less stiff. I ended up dropping 54, changing careers, doubling my income, and finally feeling in control of my health — for the first time in years.”

- Jonathan Layton

Executive Chef & Food and Nutrition Manager

St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa FL

“I run a kitchen that feeds 5,000 meals a day, and I couldn't take 30 minutes to take care of myself. The program changed that. I've lost 100 pounds, built muscle, and built habits I can actually keep”

- Jose Casals

Corporate Chef

US Foods, South FL

“I didn't change my lifestyle, I upgraded it. I still eat out, still enjoy food, but now I've dropped 30 pounds, built muscle, and feel 10 years younger.”

- Daniel Lynch

Head Chef

Mount Callan House and Restaurant, Ireland

“Words can't fully describe how much support this community has given me on this journey. I used to be a chef who believed hitting a target weight and workout routine was out of reach — but not anymore.”

- Sander Bergstrom

Executive Chef

Mission Valey Country Club, Venice FL

“My doctor looked at my blood work and said, ‘Hey superstar, whatever you're doing — keep it up.' I'm down 30+ pounds and fitter than I've been in years.”

- Matt Jensen

Chef de Cuisine

Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth MI

“If you feel like you don't have time to meal prep or mess with fad diets, the program can help. The support, the mindset shift, the results… it all just works. I felt great about the progress I made.”

- Kenten Marin

Chef

Great Alaska Adventures, Sterling AK

“Four months ago, I was unhealthy, unmotivated, sad, and frustrated. That version of me is gone, along with the first 50 pounds.”

- Paul Morales

Chef - Owner

Tacos Cucuy, San Antonio TX

“I'm down 90 pounds. I went from a size 58 jacket to a 44. It's just a huge difference — in how I look, feel, and move every day.”

- Michelle Gayer

Corporate Executive Chef

Taher's Inc, Twin Cities, MI

“I've never been happier. I'm stronger, 40 pounds down, and finally feel like myself again, physically and mentally. It's a crazy difference.”

- Ian Feiwus,

Executive Sous Chef

Puttshack, Dallas TX

“I'm down 50 pounds, I've got my energy back, I can move better, and I'm finally keeping up with my kid.”

- Jenny Placette

CTE Coordinator & Former Chef

San Antonio ISD, Texas

“This is the first time I've seen a process where I can go out and eat, and a shirt fits, or a pair of pants — and I didn't have to give everything up.”

- Evan LeRoy

Chef - Owner

Le Roy and Lewis BBQ, Austin TX

“This program gave me the energy to handle everything - from winning a Michelin star to hitting the gym. I feel stronger, my back pain's better, and I finally have control over my habits.”

- James Canter

Chef - Owner

Guerrilla Gourmet, San Antonio TX

“Losing the 50lbs, I felt 20 years younger. I felt like I got my life back.”

- Kevin Silk

Executive Chef

The Landings Golf & Athletic Club, Savannah, GA

“It puts you on top of the world when coworkers who see me everyday actually notice and say it out loud “Wow, you've lost a lot of weight, I can see it now””

- Robert Smith

Private Chef

Private Chefs of Atlanta, GA

“One big problem about this program they didn't tell you about: I have zero clothes that fit.”

- Jean-Luc Lewis

Group Development Chef

FOLLOW LEISURE LTD, London, UK

“Try telling a 9-year-old, you're tired from work. He doesn't care. He wants to go to the garden; he wants to do things. I have that energy now.”

- Edward Garcia

Chef - Owner

The Box Street Social, San Antonio, TX

“I feel years younger now. The progress has positively affected every part of my life, not just my physical health.”

- Jesse Kuykendal

Executive Chef

Ocho, San Antonio, TX

“Joining the program made me realize I wasn't alone in this struggle, and that support tailored to our industry made all the difference.”

- Filippo Ventura

Senior Sous Chef

Raffles, London, UK

“My mental health improved massively — I'm more positive and energized to pursue my future goals.”

- Shawn Little

Chef - Owner

Cheffing It Up, Mystic, CT

“In December, when I got on a plane, I could put on a seatbelt easily, I'm consistently more in the gym, and it's the lowest weight I've been in 10 years.”

- Christopher Kube

Food Fanatic Chef

US Foods, Norwich CT

“I want to say thank you for all the encouragement and support. This has been a very life changing journey so far and I'm happy with the progress I have so far. At 52 this program is making me feel younger!”

- Michael Taxiera

Culinary Specialist

U.S. Navy, San Diego CA

“I would 100% recommend Chefshealth. The training program and diet is not a cookie cutter cut and paste program, and each session is designed to cater to your needs, whether that be a busy schedule, dietary restrictions, or physical capability. I cannot say enough!”