Chef Derek Simcik is the Executive Chef of Scout PNW in the Thompson Hotel in Seattle. He's traveled the world and lived abroad, cooking in Europe, Asia, and in cities all over the US. In this episode we talk chefs changing the culture of cities, culinary school alternatives, being a financially knowledable chef, growing up with food, hip hop, tattoos, and more. https://www.instagram.com/chef\_derek83/ Justin's Instagram: @justinkhanna Follow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire — What's next? 👇 Share the Podcast Get Total Station Domination Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge Get on my Email Newsletter Support the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry Professionals My latest upload on YouTube Rate the show on Spotify Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Get in touch with Justin Tweet at Justin Follow along on Instagram Sign up for one-on-one Coaching with Justin Browse the gear used to create this 💌Send me mail: Justin Khanna 212 Broadway E Unit 22725 Seattle, WA 98102 USA —