Episode 5 : How to Successfully Open New Restaurants with Jae Lee

Join us on the Restaurant Talk by Save Fry Oil as we dive into the inspiring journey of Jae Lee, a visionary chef and restaurateur who has successfully opened multiple restaurant locations. Discover how Jae's passion for Korean-American cuisine and his relentless drive have fueled his expansion from New York to Boston. Key Highlights: Jae's early beginnings and the inspiration behind his first restaurant, Nowan. The challenges and triumphs of opening three locations amidst a global pandemic. Insights into Jae's unique approach to blending Korean flavors with American classics. Jae's philosophy on leadership and maintaining a motivated team.   Guest: https://www.instagram.com/yo.jaelee/ Host: https://www.instagram.com/therestaurantmom/ https://www.nowonusa.com/ https://www.chefjaelee.com/       Chapters (00:00:03) - Restaurant Talk(00:01:01) - Korean American Restaurant Jay Has Three Locations(00:04:51) - Where Everything Clicks: The Korean Restaurant(00:08:24) - Asian Students Get the Help They Need(00:11:37) - Ontario restaurant owner's challenges(00:16:40) - Covid: Don't Panic, Just Be.(00:17:26) - "I want people to get a paycheck they're happy with"(00:19:49) - On Working With Managers(00:22:30) - After COVID, The Restaurant's Family Dynamic(00:25:56) - You're Confident, But Plainly Identical(00:28:25) - Mental Health in the Culinary Industry(00:31:18) - The Tipping Point For Drinking Alcohol(00:35:08) - How to Win an Employee's Overcoming Anxiety(00:38:28) - For the future of your business, what's the goal?(00:39:49) - Eat Like A Million: Working With a Child(00:43:27) - Frylo(00:46:50) - Open Up Your Business(00:50:15) - Chef Jay Lee on EWTN Interview