

The Repertoire Podcast
Justin Khanna
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.
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.
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Dec 15, 2022 • 39min
Corey Chow | Overcoming Fear, Leading in Kitchens and Asking for Help - Ep 158
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 sous chef.—Corey Chow's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreydchow/ The Stanwich Club's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_stanwich_club/ Per Se NY's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perseny/ 📖 Want to get your hands on the cookbook that Corey co-authored? https://geni.us/tfl-perse-cookbook —If you come across something you ended up having to search for, send me a message to help make these Show Notes better!—🧑🏽🍳✍🏼 Organize your valuable recipes, for free, with meez: https://geni.us/meez-trp—Justin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinrepertoire/—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet on my Email NewsletterRepertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsSupport the show for just $5 a month - join the Community!My latest upload on YouTubeLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna212 Broadway E #22725
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Dec 9, 2022 • 50min
Arnold Byun | Building Brands, Front-of-House Mastery, and Stacking Skills - Ep 157
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’t seen that yet - because that’s where Arnold got some stellar hospitality experience, in this episode though, we discuss:If at any point, you'd like to pause and check out Arnold online or any of the specific, linkable things we discussed, please do check out the show notes which are available in the description of this podcast— 🔪 Total Station Domination by Repertoire: https://geni.us/CzZq🍳 5-Day Kitchen Productivity Challenge: https://geni.us/5day-kitchen-prod—Arnold's Sites: https://www.arnoldbyun.comhttps://www.withwarmwelcome.comhttps://www.maum.market Habitue in LA (Marcus Jernmark & Robert Sandberg's LA concept): https://www.instagram.com/habituelosangeles/Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara: https://geni.us/vGwQoSetting the Table by Danny Meyer: https://geni.us/qtuKAtomix in NYC: https://geni.us/ZVj1mMy Article on Pop-Ups: http://www.joinrepertoire.com/blog/pop-up-expectations-vs-reality —If you come across something you ended up having to search for, send me a message to help make these Show Notes better! Justin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinrepertoire/Thanks to JB Prince for supporting The Repertoire Podcast: https://geni.us/jbprince—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet on my Email NewsletterRepertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsSupport the show for just $5 a month - join the Community!My latest upload on YouTubeLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna212 Broadway E #22725
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Nov 18, 2022 • 1h 46min
Andrew Friedman | Chef Interviews, Critical Writings, and Crafting The Dish - EP 156
My guest today is Andrew Friedman, an acclaimed author, food writer, and host of the podcast Andrew Talks to Chefs. For more than ten years, Friedman has collaborated with many of the nation's best and most revered chefs on cookbooks and other writing projects. His writing career began in 1997, when Alfred Portale, asked him to collaborate on the Gotham Bar and Grill Cookbook. He has since worked as a cookbook collaborator on more than twenty projects, including Knives at Dawn cataloging the Bocuse D’or, as well as Chefs drugs and rock and roll, which he gets very vulnerable about in this conversation, as well as helping a number of the nation's best chefs (Alfred Portale, David Waltuck, Tom Valenti, and more share their unique culinary viewpoints with readers. He’s got a new book coming out soon! Andrew Friedman, IG: https://www.instagram.com/toquelandandrew/Andrew Talks to Chefs: https://andrewtalkstochefs.com/Andrew's Book List: https://www.amazon.com/Andrew-Friedman/e/B001IQXAIO Andrew's PreOrder for The Dish: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-dish-andrew-friedman?variant=40855832657954—If you come across something you ended up having to search for, send me a message to help make these Show Notes better!Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoireThanks to JB Prince for supporting The Repertoire Podcast: https://geni.us/jbprince — Thumbnail photo by Evan Sung: https://www.evansung.com/ —What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet on my Email NewsletterRepertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsSupport the show for just $5 a month - join the Community!My latest upload on YouTubeLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna212 Broadway E #22725
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Nov 6, 2022 • 39min
Rushir Parikh | Restaurant Brands, Built with Creators - Ep. 155
My guest today is Rushir Parikh, CEO of Popchew, the brains behind restaurant brands like WingSZN, Snapback Kitchen, and Bitcoin Pizza. Depending on other creators you follow online, these restaurant brands might sound familiar because Zias, a Youtuber with nearly 5 million subscribers, Jack from Snapback Sports with one of the largest Snapchat accounts, or Anthony Pompliano, the investor with almost 2 million twitter followers have all launched food brands with Popchew in over 100 locations nationwide here in the US. He’s also raised investor capital from names like Packy McKormick, Jake Paul, and more.Apply to be a Popchew Restaurant Partner: https://popchew.com/restaurantsPopchew Brands: https://popchew.com/Open positions at Popchew: https://angel.co/company/popchewRushir's Social Handles: https://www.instagram.com/rushikhhttps://www.instagram.com/eatpopchew/Rushir on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rushikhSola in NYC: https://apastabar.com/Bubby's in NYC: https://www.bubbys.com/This Place Called Wayan video: https://youtu.be/etyxyJZmvKo Steve Jobs Biography: https://geni.us/ElL4Rushir's Uncle's Restaurant's Cookbook: https://geni.us/9EP8f6—If you come across something you ended up having to search for, send me a message to help make these Show Notes better!Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet on my Email NewsletterRepertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsSupport the show for just $5 a month - join the Community!My latest upload on YouTubeLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna212 Broadway E #22725Seattle, WA 98102 USA
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Sep 9, 2022 • 6min
2 Tips for Pop-Ups and What Often Gets Missed
Screenshot this episode and share your thoughts with me on Instagram or Twitter on this new shorter format! This question came in from Jadeon on YouTube for an #AskJK video - thanks for your question!Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge: https://geni.us/5dkpc— To learn more about courses, community and coaching for hospitality creators: https://www.joinrepertoire.com Join Repertoire Pro Community: https://www.joinrepertoire.com/pro-membership Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge: https://geni.us/5dkpc — Find us: 💌→The Repertoire Newsletter: https://www.joinrepertoire.com/newsletter 🎙→Podcast: https://geni.us/repertoirepodcast 📸→Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinrepertoire __ Disclaimer: We earn commission income with qualifying purchases made through Amazon’s Affiliate program and other affiliate links in this description. 🙏Thank you for listening
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Sep 9, 2022 • 6min
How to Get a Job/Stage Abroad - My Strategy
The podcast discusses steps and strategies for working at a restaurant abroad, including the importance of connections and finding a roommate. They emphasize the value of choosing a specific city when seeking a job abroad and taking lower-level jobs to network towards your dream job.

Sep 9, 2022 • 9min
My Restaurant Plans? Plus: Writing a Book, Drug Abuse & Bucket List Restaurants
Screenshot this episode and share your thoughts with me on Instagram or Twitter on this new shorter format! This question came in from Jesse on YouTube for an #AskJK video - thanks for your question!Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge: https://geni.us/5dkpcArticle on High-Performers: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/04/160420083955.htm— To learn more about courses, community and coaching for hospitality creators: https://www.joinrepertoire.comJoin Repertoire Pro Community: https://www.joinrepertoire.com/pro-membership Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge: https://geni.us/5dkpc — Find us: 💌→The Repertoire Newsletter: https://www.joinrepertoire.com/newsletter🎙→Podcast: https://geni.us/repertoirepodcast 📸→Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinrepertoire __ Disclaimer: We earn commission income with qualifying purchases made through Amazon’s Affiliate program and other affiliate links in this description.🙏Thank you for listening
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Sep 9, 2022 • 9min
"Memorable" & Go-To Staff Meals
Screenshot this episode and share your thoughts with me on Instagram or Twitter on this new shorter format! This question came in from Ben on YouTube for an #AskJK video - thanks for your question!Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge: https://geni.us/5dkpc— To learn more about courses, community and coaching for hospitality creators: https://www.joinrepertoire.com Join Repertoire Pro Community: https://www.joinrepertoire.com/pro-membership Take the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity Challenge: https://geni.us/5dkpc — Find us: 💌→The Repertoire Newsletter: https://www.joinrepertoire.com/newsletter🎙→Podcast: https://geni.us/repertoirepodcast 📸→Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinrepertoire __ Disclaimer: We earn commission income with qualifying purchases made through Amazon’s Affiliate program and other affiliate links in this description.🙏Thank you for listening
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Sep 1, 2022 • 59min
Jon Merrick | The Rapping Chef, Mentors, and Creating Content Around Food - Ep. 154
In this conversation with Jon Merrick, we discussed how to be a content creator while still cooking, finding mentors, mental health and how cooking saved Jon's life.He's a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. He's worked in kitchens like Michael Mina worked on the sales side in food distribution as well.He's most recently he's been a content creator on TikTok, on YouTube, on Instagram, and also launching the new pop-up series called Family Meal Boise, where he hosts intimate tasting menu experiences on food.Check out Jon’s TikTokCheck out Jon's FacebookGet a $100 Gift Card on YelpPLUS Get $1,800 in Yelp Ad Credits (to use over the first 6 months) if you become a customer!—If you come across something you ended up having to search for, send me a message to help make these Show Notes better!Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet on my Email NewsletterRepertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsSupport the show for just $5 a month - join the Community!My latest upload on YouTubeLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna212 Broadway E #22725Seattle, WA 98102 USA—
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—

Jun 30, 2022 • 51min
Harold McGee | Smells, Flavors and the Science of Cooking - Ep. 153
My guest today is Harold McGee. He has been writing for more than four decades about the science of food and cooking: where our foods come from, what they are, and how cooking transforms them. He is best known for his seminal book On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen. His latest book “Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells” came out in 2020 and it’s all about smells: the aromas of food and drink, but also the many other flying bits of the world that scent our lives.Show Notes:Check out Harold’s Website: https://www.curiouscook.comHarold on Twitter: @Harold_McGeeCheck out Harold’s Books:Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen The Curious Cook: More Kitchen Science and LoreKeys to Good Cooking: A Guide to Making the Best of Foods and RecipesSavoring the WorldHarold McGee's James Beard Award for Who's WhoCulinary Institute of America: https://www.ciachef.eduEnjoy 35% OFF New West Knife WorksEl Bulli Restaurant: http://www.elbulli.infoAlinea Restaurant: https://www.alinearestaurant.comChef Kyle Connaughton's Website and TwitterChef Heston Blumenthal's Website and InstagramChef Elwyn BoylesChef Grant AchatzHubert ReevesHour of Our Delight: Cosmic Evolution, Order, and Complexity BookChef Fritz Blank and Deux Cheminees Restaurant in PhiladelphiaLearn more about Vanillin Molecule—If you come across something you ended up having to search for, send me a message to help make this Show Notes better!—🤑 To learn more about courses, community, and coaching for hospitality creators: https://www.joinrepertoire.comJoin Repertoire Pro Community: https://www.joinrepertoire.com/pro-membership—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet on my Email NewsletterRepertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsSupport the show for just $19 a month - join the Community!Repertoire's latest upload on Youtube and my personal Youtube ChannelLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna212 Broadway E #22725Seattle, WA 98102 USA—
Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastGet Total Station DominationTake the 5-Day-Kitchen-Productivity ChallengeGet on my Email NewsletterSupport the show for $19 a month via the Repertoire Pro Community for Industry ProfessionalsMy latest upload on YouTubeRate the show on SpotifyLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet in touch with JustinTweet at JustinFollow along on InstagramSign up for one-on-one Coaching with JustinBrowse the gear used to create this💌Send me mail:Justin Khanna5920 MLK Jr. Way SUnit 18272Seattle, WA 98118 USA—