Ep 288 - Michelin Stars and Beyond: Guillaume Zika's Path from Paris to Burleigh Pavilion

In this episode of Principle of Hospitality, Renee Buckingham chats with Guillaume Zika, Executive Chef at Burleigh Pavilion, about his remarkable 20-year culinary journey. Trained in France, Guillaume honed his craft in some of the world’s most renowned Michelin-starred kitchens across Paris, London, and New York, including Le Bernardin and Per Se. He shares candid insights into the high-pressure world of Michelin dining, the challenges of building a career in Paris, and the rewarding experiences that brought him to Australia’s Cottage Point Inn and eventually Burleigh Pavilion. Guillaume also introduces Chef Notepad, a practical tool he developed to help chefs streamline recipe and cost management. Through his story, Guillaume highlights the values of passion, consistency, and staying true to one’s purpose in the ever-demanding hospitality industry.Please find our guest information here:Website: https://chefnotepad.com.au/https://burleighpavilion.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guillaume_zika/https://www.instagram.com/chef_notepad/Please find us here at POH:Website: https://principleofhospitality.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/principle_of_hospitality/