Chef Kwame Onwuachi on How He Avoids Burnout While at the Top of His Game (Exclusive)

At this point in his career, Kwame Onwuachi has reached a level most chefs never touch. From the early days captured in Notes from a Young Black Chef to Tatiana being named the No. 1 restaurant in New York, his rise has been both public and relentless.

But when asked what’s actually sustained that success behind the scenes, the Bronx native, 36, doesn’t point to accolades. "I would have to say my family and my team," he exclusively tells Men's Journal. "Their constant support has been essential...