More than 40 years in hospitality
Including 33 years as a head chef and experience leading kitchens, restaurants, businesses and teams under pressure.
WHY WORK WITH JASON
What I bring to the work
Lived experience, practical structure and honest support for people who are ready to stop drinking and rebuild.
Through the Sober Strength System, I help people understand why alcohol became their way of coping, change the patterns keeping them stuck and rebuild a life they no longer need to escape from.
Real experience
Practical structure
No shame
Jason Slade
Experience · Structure · Growth
THE HONEST VERSION
I am not here to pretend I have had everything figured out
I have spent much of my life working in high-pressure environments, carrying responsibility, dealing with stress and using old coping patterns to get through.
I understand what it feels like to look capable on the outside while knowing something is not right underneath.
For nearly 30 years, alcohol became part of how I relaxed, rewarded myself, managed pressure and switched off.
I didn’t get sober because I hit rock bottom. I got sober because I could see where the pattern was taking me, and I decided to change direction before I lost more.
Sobriety gave me clarity, but removing alcohol was only the beginning. Now I use what I have learned through lived experience, leadership, coaching and professional training to support people who are ready to rebuild.
MY BACKGROUND
Built through kitchens, responsibility and real life
Leadership roles
Head Chef, Executive Chef, General Manager, Food and Beverage Manager, trainer, mentor and restaurant owner.
Training and coaching
Qualified Trainer and Assessor, trained Strategic Intervention Life Coach through Robbins-Madanes Training, with completed counselling studies and current Certificate IV in Mental Health studies.
Rebuilding through lived experience
Sober since 1 March 2024 and committed to using what I have learned to help others understand and change their drinking.
WHAT I STAND BEHIND
Practical support that respects where you are
Real conversation
No pretending. No labels forced on you. No need to perform or arrive with the perfect answer.
Practical tools
Simple frameworks, routines and actions you can use when an urge arrives or pressure is high.
Structure over willpower
Motivation changes. Stronger routines, clearer standards and practical preparation help reduce the daily negotiation.
Progress over perfection
A difficult day does not erase what you have learned. You pause, understand what happened, adjust and continue.
SUPPORT WITHOUT JUDGEMENT
You may be carrying more than people realise
You deserve support that respects your experience while helping you move forward with more clarity, structure and self-respect.
My role is not to shame you, pressure you or tell you who you are. My role is to help you understand what is happening, recognise what keeps pulling you back and create a practical way forward.
01
Notice what is no longer working.
02
Understand the pressure and need underneath the pattern.
03
Choose one practical action that creates movement.
04
Build steadier routines and stronger support around you.
Hospitality is my lived experience. Sobriety and rebuilding are the work.
TESTIMONIALS
What people say about Jason
These words reflect the support, character and practical guidance that I aim to bring to every conversation.
From the moment I sat down with Jason, he created a space where I felt completely comfortable to open up, something that doesn’t come easily for me. His genuine care, empathy and ability to truly listen made all the difference. I never felt judged, rushed or fixed. I simply felt heard.
What stands out most about Jason is the depth of his passion for helping people. He has a way of asking the right questions, offering insight without pressure, and making you feel supported every step of the way. I left our conversation feeling lighter, clearer and, most importantly, hopeful.
During our meeting, the thought crossed my mind more than once about stopping to buy a bottle of wine on the way home, a habit I was trying to break. Thanks to the conversation we had and the way Jason helped me reconnect with what really mattered, I’m so grateful I didn’t. That moment has stayed with me because it reminded me of the impact genuine connection and compassionate support can have.
Jason’s care isn’t just something he talks about. It’s something you feel. If you’re looking for someone who leads with authenticity, compassion and a real commitment to helping others, I wholeheartedly recommend him.
Sarah
Coaching client
Since working with Jason, everything has changed. I’ve stayed sober, completely off drugs, and I’m now training at the gym four days a week. My mind is clearer, I’m more positive, and I feel in control again.
With Jason’s support, I’m becoming a wiser, stronger, fitter and more positive man, and for the first time in a long time, I’m actually loving life again.
Jackson Arnold
Coaching client
I had the privilege of working alongside Jason for many years, and his influence on my professional career and personal life has been profound.
His advice and encouragement have been instrumental in my growth. His dedication and genuine care have left a lasting mark on my journey, and I am truly grateful for his mentorship and friendship.
Nick
Professional reference
Throughout my life, he has been both a supportive father and an inspiring coach, guiding me with love and wisdom.
I am immensely proud of the man he has become. His dedication and passion continue to inspire me every day.
Chloe
Family reference
A CHEF’S LIFE
Support, structure and practical coaching
Explore the support available or book a private conversation to discuss what has been happening and what you would like to change.
Confidential
Practical
No pressure
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