“I’ve worked alongside Steve Murphy for 7 years in the trenches of restaurant operations. I’ve seen him lead through the chaos of a dinner rush with 160 guests and maintain that calm, professional demeanor that keeps everyone focused. So when he asked me to take the KNIFE CHECK Assessment, I knew it would be thorough—I just didn’t expect it to hit me the way it did.
The depth of the questions stopped me multiple times. Not because they were confusing, but because they were asking things I’ve been avoiding for years. The gravity of seeing my own patterns laid out—the stress I’ve normalized, the boundaries I’ve ignored, the way I’ve been grinding myself down—it finally made sense. Like a symphony coming together after hearing disconnected notes for too long.
Steve’s assessment doesn’t just identify where you’re burnt. It shows you why you’re burnt. And that’s what makes it invaluable. This is exactly what a lot of men in our industry need but won’t ask for.
I encourage every chef-owner who’s exhausted, second-guessing themselves, or feeling like they’re drowning to give this a shot. It’s really incredible. And it’s a hell of a lot better than waiting until you break.”
— Brent Baldwin
