Halil Asar - Master Maitre'D (E03)

Send us Fan MailAt the tender age of just 23 years old, Halil Asar was the youngest 3 star Michelin Maitre'D in Europe. Raised in his mothers restaurant, doing homework in the wine cellar, he was always going to be destined to have a shining career in hospitality. Explaining the details of what it takes to be a Master Maitre'D at the very top of the restaurant game!Halil had gained proffesional knowledge and experience at an incredibly early age, this was the "blue flame" that ignited his love and passion.Having worked with the likes of Jonnie de Boer - https://www.librije.comErik van Loo - https://www.parkheuvel.nl/en/parkheuvel/Francois Geurds - https://www.fgrestaurant.nlCees Helder - who was the first 3 star Michelin chef in the Netherlands- http://www.ceeshelder.nl/over_ceeshelder.htmlHe then made the decision to go international, getting an opportunity to be at one of the most luxurious resorts in the Middle East - the famed Six Senses Zighy Bay resort in Oman - https://www.sixsenses.com/en/resorts/zighy-bayFollowed by doing 2 prominent restaurant openings in Dubai , which led him to become the General Manager.An eye for detail, a master of wine, the art of making even the most challenging diner feel like royalty, a skill that has been honed over decades, Halil delves deeply into how to truly connect on a human level, never overstepping the thin red line.Giving secrets into what it takes to be a formidable host, being empathic to guests, overall being humble, there are many lessons to be taken away from this interview.Inspirational and passionate about all things front of house, Halil is a real master of his craft.For more information on Halil go to - www.halilasar.comWatch the full video interview on - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q4yDNJXkhA&t=26sSupport the showFollow The Chef JKP Podcast on Instagram HERE