The Repertoire Podcast
Your Repertoire is the most valuable asset in your career. It's the collection of skills, stories, experiences, and lessons you've had to hard-earn in this hospitality industry. What if you could ask some of the best professionals in the world how they built their Repertoire? In this podcast, you can look forward to expert-led interviews by Chef Justin Khanna, breakdowns of news and stories that are impacting the industry, and the occasional bonus episode that might include a tactic or strategy that drastically improves your life. Subscribe for weekly episodes of The Repertoire Podcast.
Episodes
National Restaurant Association Reporting: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/restaurant-economic-insights/analysis-commentary/restaurants-projected-to-add-490k-seasonal-jobs-this-summer/
Klarna: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/restaurant-economic-insights/analysis-commentary/restaurants-projected-to-add-490k-seasonal-jobs-this-summer/
Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-05-27/...
Links:
Airbnb: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1mglv2d455o
NRA Reporting: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/restaurant-economic-insights/analysis-commentary/elevated-costs-continue-to-pressure-restaurant-profitability/
NRA Career Website: https://restaurant.org/research-and-media/research/restaurant-economic-insights/analysis-commentary/new-association-website-spotlights-restaurant-jobs-and-career-paths/
Micheli...
Wegman's Next Door: https://www.wegmansnextdoor.com/rochester-new-york/events/
McDonald's Hiring: https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/12/business/mcdonalds-hiring-announcement
Menu Prices Rising: https://www.nrn.com/restaurant-finance/menu-prices-increased-in-april-for-the-third-month-in-a-row
Third Spaces: https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/restaurants-embrace-the-return-of-the-third-place
Fast Casual Success: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/s...
This episode focuses on the very real impact tariffs are expected to have on both independent restaurants and chains across the country. Justin and Ray discuss the pros of the Michelin Guide expansion into the South, and also discuss their worries about the accessibility of this style of dining to a broader audience. Finally, the two take on the idea of platforms that sell exclusive reservation options, and the negative effects thi...
Show Notes:
Alessandra's Site: https://alessandraciuffo.com/about/
Flavors by Ale on IG: https://www.instagram.com/flavorsbyale/?hl=en
Trattoria l'Incontro: https://trattorialincontro.com/
ICE Culinary Program: https://www.ice.edu/campus-programs/culinary-arts-associate-degree Rachael Ray: https://rachaelray.com/
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Eddie's Bio from his website: Eddie Shepherd is an award winning modern plant-based chef.
At the forefront of contemporary plant-based cuisine Eddie takes inspiration from nature to create delicious, exciting food with a modern aesthetic.
Eddie runs the unique ‘Walled Gardens’ underground restaurant in Manchester, serving a modern 12 course tasting menu in an informal atmosphere. All the food is prepared and served by the chef for ju...
My Problem with "Heard" in Kitchens, and Why I Prefer Mirrored Callbacks instead - what do you folks think?
Get my specialized culinary program, Total Station Domination: https://geni.us/gettsd
Video of this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vZGXDqrfsdA
This episode as a blog post: https://www.joinrepertoire.com/blog/heard-versus-mirrored-callbacks
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhanna
Get Total Station Domination (for YOU or for YOUR TEAM): https://www.joinrepertoire.com/tsd
David Chang's Episode: https://www.theringer.com/2024/3/21/24107541/quantifying-cooking-performance-and-how-to-menu-musso-franks-grill
Get my Prep List Template: https://youtu.be/mHlecuGSNRg?si=mVLpIThDVwVfbW9Y
Momofuku Cookbook: https://geni.us/yrar
Email me: justin@justinkhanna.com
Reps Videos: https://www.youtube.co...
Introducing Myles Snider, a brilliant culinary enthusiast and entrepreneur, widely known as "@myles_cooks" on Twitter. With his expertise in the art of cooking and his innovative approach to food, Myles has been captivating audiences with his unique culinary creations and sharing his passion for gastronomy through his engaging online presence. In this podcast interview, we delve into Myles' culinary journey, exploring his inspirati...
Ki Chung is the executive chef of Bar Maze in Honolulu, Hawaii. In this conversation, we talk about his journey to becoming a chef, including his time at French Laundry, Commis, and Aubergine. He also discusses the importance of creating a positive work culture in the restaurant industry, nervousness, improving team culture, and eating to learn.
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Show Notes:
Ki ...
Chef Suzanne Vizethann talks about her successful breakfast and brunch restaurant, Buttermilk Kitchen. She shares her insights on taking advantage of an underserved market, building a team, and the importance of communication. Additionally, she discusses the operational strategies that set her restaurant apart, including the use of high-quality ingredients, transparency with guests, and implementing new offerings such as espresso a...
In this episode of the Repertoire podcast, host Justin Khanna shares his excitement about the return of solo episodes. Khanna highlights some of the most popular stories covered in past episodes, including a Twitter thread by startup founder Nick Huber, about the reality of running a profitable restaurant. The thread features a cautionary tale about a chef turned restaurateur who failed after opening a restaurant for selfish reason...
In this episode, we dive into the world of hospitality and discuss the crucial pre-stage advice that can help you succeed in the industry. Whether you're a recent graduate, a seasoned professional, or looking to break into the field, these tips and strategies will give you the edge you need to thrive.
Following these pre-stage tips and strategies can help you stand out in the competitive hospitality industry and set you on the path ...
Born in Queens, Akshay Bhardwaj studied business at Fordham University and Baruch College, and then pivoted to his passion: cooking. His ascension in the culinary world was extraordinary; between 2012 and 2017, he worked his way from working the line to executive chef at Junoon. Junoon was awarded one Michelin Star eight consecutive years from 2011, and held the title of the only Indian restaurant in New York City with a Michelin S...
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Join us for a special episode of our podcast as we delve into the recent news of Noma's shutdown and the online food fight that ensued. Our host breaks down his initial thoughts on the situation and interviews Ray Delucci, host of Line Cook Thoughts, for his perspective. Stay tuned as the host discusses more on the state of the fine dining industry with Ray Delucci. Don't miss this in-depth discussion on the future of fine dining i...
Welcome to this episode of the podcast, where we will be discussing food sustainability and the restaurant industry. Our guest today is Eneko Axpe, a gastrophysicist who has been awarded one of the world's 50 Next Awards from San Pellegrino for his work in science innovation.
In this episode, we will be discussing Eneko's background in material sciences and physics, and how he has applied these principles to the culinary world. We w...
My guest today is Corey Chow, the executive chef of the Stanwich Golf Club, and famously before that, the chef-de-cuisine of Per Se. If you’ve picked up the latest edition of the Thomas Keller book titled The French Laundry + Per Se, you’ll notice Corey’s name because he was the co-author.
This episode is also cool because of the connection we shared back when I was an extern at the three Michelin star restaurant, Per Se, Corey was ...
My guest today is Arnold Byun, a hospitality leader, brand builder and community connector. As the Founder of With Warm Welcome and Co-Founder of MAUM, his purpose and passion is in amplifying fellow Asian founders through experiential storytelling, event activations, and branded partnerships.
I met Arnold on one of my first visits to Atomix in New York City, check out that This Place Called video on my Youtube channel if you haven’...
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