<p>In one of the most inspiring episodes of <em>The Late Night Restaurant Podcast</em> to date, we sit down with <strong>Brooks Kirchheimer, </strong>the visionary behind Utah’s celebrated Hill Top Hospitality Group. From playing pretend restaurant as a kid to running five thriving restaurants with a 300+ person team, Brooks’ story is a testament to <em>what happens when you lead with heart, not ego.</em></p><p>We dive deep into:</p><ul><li><p>His <strong>people-first philosophy</strong> that includes paid mental health support, full benefits, and daily family meals</p></li><li><p>How he transformed Utah’s dining scene, focusing on <strong>locals-first</strong> instead of tourist traps</p></li><li><p>Creative ways he thrills guests from Polaroids to handwritten birthday menus</p></li><li><p>The power of <strong>community enrichment </strong>including hands-on work with disability programs and farm dinners that raise money for cancer institutes</p></li></ul><p>Brooks proves you don’t need to cut corners to build success you just need to <strong>do the right thing, consistently</strong>.</p><p>Whether you’re running a restaurant, leading a team, or just looking for hope in hospitality, this one’s for you.</p><p></p>