The Hospitality Leader's Roadmap: Move from Ordinary to Extraordinary
In this candid memoir, Christin Marvin shares her journey from line cook at 15 to managing partner by 30, revealing both the triumphs and struggles of two decades in hospitality.
Through raw honesty about burnout, alcohol use, and hitting rock bottom, Christin exposes the dark side of the industry while offering hope for transformation. The book combines personal storytelling with practical leadership lessons on hiring, creating systems, mentorship, and mental fitness.
More than just a memoir, this is a roadmap for navigating the demanding hospitality world. Christin's transformation from burned-out operator to mentally fit leader and coach provides actionable insights for anyone looking to thrive in this fast-paced industry.
Essential reading for hospitality professionals ready to move from ordinary to extraordinary leadership.
Multi-Unit Mastery: Simplify Operations, Maximize Profits, and Lead with Confidence
A step-by-step guide for independent restaurant owners ready to scale from single-unit success to thriving multi-location operations without losing control or burning out.
Drawing on over two decades of industry experience, Christin Marvin introduces the Independent Restaurant Framework (IRF), a proven system built on three essential pillars: People, Process, and Profit.
Through the relatable story of "Jason," a passionate restaurateur overwhelmed by expansion chaos, you'll learn how growth without structure leads to burnout—and how to flip the script with unified leadership, aligned values, and measurable systems.
Whether you're planning your second location or managing a group that's outgrown its owner-operator model, this book provides practical templates, hiring frameworks, meeting guides, and performance tools to build a culture-driven, financially healthy restaurant group.
Your roadmap to sustainable, scalable success—helping you move from hands-on manager to visionary leader.