In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, Duncan Fraser Smith, a veteran of the hospitality industry, recounts stories of working in the back of the house, where he witnessed the intense pressure and high standards of a professional kitchen. From plates being pushed onto the floor if not served quickly enough to throwing knives at targets on the wall, Duncan highlights the relentless pursuit of perfection in the culinary world. Despite the challenges, Duncan's mentor reminds him that even with a 90% success rate, there will always be room for improvement. Tune in for an entertaining and enlightening conversation on the realities of the industry and the lessons learned along the way.
On this episode, James and his guest discuss:
· Traditional culinary skills and education
· Taking creative leaps in F&B
· Underestimating profitability in restaurants
· MasterChef as a passion project
· Approaching investors
· Duncan’s passion for hospitality
To see Duncan's agency, you can check his website on HERE.
This podcast is bought to you by the Dubai Chef's collective, you can follow them on HERE.
Follow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE
In this episode of the Chef JKP Podcast, Duncan Fraser Smith, a veteran of the hospitality industry, recounts stories of working in the back of the house, where he witnessed the intense pressure and high standards of a professional kitchen. From plates being pushed onto the floor if not served quickly enough to throwing knives at targets on the wall, Duncan highlights the relentless pursuit of perfection in the culinary world. Despite the challenges, Duncan's mentor reminds him that even with a 90% success rate, there will always be room for improvement. Tune in for an entertaining and enlightening conversation on the realities of the industry and the lessons learned along the way.
On this episode, James and his guest discuss:
· Traditional culinary skills and education
· Taking creative leaps in F&B
· Underestimating profitability in restaurants
· MasterChef as a passion project
· Approaching investors
· Duncan’s passion for hospitality
To see Duncan's agency, you can check his website on HERE.
This podcast is bought to you by the Dubai Chef's collective, you can follow them on HERE.
Follow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE