Ep.53 Restaurant Openings "Kitchen perspective" w/Guest Executive Chef Eucepe Puntriano

In this episode of FancyBread, Adrian and Ed sit down—via virtual call—with executive chef Eucepe Puntriano, who’s opened five successful restaurants in different roles throughout his culinary career. They dive into the grand heist-like adventure that is launching a new restaurant, from assembling the team, the many challenges to prepare for, and setting the stage for success. Follow Chef Cepe:@chef_cepe Chapters:0:00 Ed's opener2:13 Show Start3:50 At what point is the Executive Chef brought on board?6:59 How long for Chef Cepe to build a menu?9:00 Unrealistic expectations from owners and how to deal with it11:38 Do you think you've grown as a server?14:32 What is the kitchen's hierarchy, and duties?16:20 How is the team assembled?18:56 What to look for in an executive chef?20:56 Hire a lot, so you can Fire a lot22:41 What dish you ask someone to make to test their skills?24:02 Chef's perspective on culinary school27:37 Is there a formula to follow on how many people can we sit and serve at the same time?31:51 When creating a dish; Who needs to taste it first and who is last, in order to be approved34:38 Reasons the restaurant might push opening "kitchen perspective"39:01 Friends & Family: Setting up the stage44:20 Hodor! & Holding the books46:53 Reasons to work a restaurant opening... not!...50:53 Those who come and those who stay53:00 What is the dream for Chef Cepe56:22 Does Ed smile?58:10 The Climax...1:00:40 Who where we in this heist?1:01:52 Adrian's CloserA podcast about the restaurant industry.New episodes out on Fridays!Also available on your preferred podcast platform.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancybreadmiami/Website: https://www.fancybreadmiami.comAudio Podcast: https://fancybreadmiami.buzzsprout.comThe FancyBreadMiami Podcast is about a love/hate relationship between two food and beverage mercenaries with over 20 years of combined experience.  We talk about the real, raw and sometimes misunderstood aspects of dining and working in the restaurant industry.  Our mission:  To educate, entertain, inspire, and connect.#FancyBreadMiami #restaurantlife #serverlife #FancyFridaySend us Fan Mail