Ki Chung | Standing Out On the Line, Nervousness, Eating to Learn, and Work You Can Sustain - Ep. 164

Ki Chung is the executive chef of Bar Maze in Honolulu, Hawaii. In this conversation, we talk about his journey to becoming a chef, including his time at French Laundry, Commis, and Aubergine. He also discusses the importance of creating a positive work culture in the restaurant industry, nervousness, improving team culture, and eating to learn. [sponsor] Check out The Standard from MISE: https://youtu.be/FRZNsBOudrQShow Notes: Ki on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kilols/ Anthony Bourdain book (Kitchen Confidential): https://geni.us/AzvsAJ Daniel Boulud book (Letters to a Young Chef): https://geni.us/ELJY7 Alinea cookbook: https://geni.us/SRFRQW Unreasonable Hospitality book - Will Guidara: https://geni.us/unreasonable-hosp Don't Make it In-House - Justin Khanna: https://repertoire.simplecast.com/episodes/dont-make-it-in-house Ulterior Epicure: https://ulteriorepicure.com/ Bar Maze in Honolulu: https://barmaze.com/ Commis in Oakland: https://commisrestaurant.com/ Aubergine in Carmel by the Sea: https://auberginerestaurant.com/Justin's Instagram: @justinkhannaFollow The Repertoire Podcast on Instagram: @joinrepertoire—What's next? 👇Share the PodcastTake 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 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 EUnit 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—