James Knight-Pacheco and Panchali Mahendra !

The Chef JKP Podcast, hosted by James Knight-Paccheco, features an insightful
interview with Panchali Mahendra, CEO of Atelier House Hospitality.
They discuss various aspects of the hospitality industry, including childhood food memories, career transitions, challenges faced, and predictions for the restaurant industry.
Panchali shares valuable insights on managing successful restaurants,
consultancy roles, team dynamics, and the importance of sustainability in the
industry.
Topics discussed:
 Journey in the Hospitality Industry
 Challenges Faced
 Consultancy in Hospitality
 Business Ideas and Project Development
 Restaurant Project Execution
 Financial Planning and Marketing
 Leadership and Female Representation
 Sustainability and Industry Predictions
 Restaurant Landscape in UAE
Here are key takeaways and lessons:
 Passion over pride projects and the importance of patience, listening, and
leadership in managing diverse personalities in a team.
 Strategic budget allocation for marketing and the significance of
staggered restaurant openings for quality focus.
 Creating a family-like environment for employees, transparency, and
respect for labour contribute to low attrition rates.
 The industry predicts a shift towards smaller, lower CapEx restaurants,
luxury markets, and fine casual dining.
Follow Panchali on here - / panchalimahendra
This show is brought to you by Chef Middle East, you can follow them on here - / chefmiddleeastofficial