S15 E06: Richard Sandoval, Founder and Executive Chef at Richard Sandoval Hospitality

Scott Kerr sits down with celebrated chef and global restaurateur Richard Sandoval, founder and executive chef of Richard Sandoval Hospitality, a company with over 60 locations across four continents specializing in contemporary Latin cuisine. Richard discusses switching from playing on the professional tennis circuit to enrolling in the Culinary Institute of America, what he learned about hospitality running his father's Mexico City restaurant, and how opening upscale Maya restaurant in New York City in 1997 became the seed of his global empire. He also talks about the rewards of introducing Latin cuisine in unexpected global regions and growing his licensing business with the leading luxury hotel brands. Plus: Richard Sandoval's mission to save the bees

Featuring: Richard Sandoval, Founder and Executive Chef at Richard Sandoval Hospitality (richardsandoval.com)

Host: Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting

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