Season 6 - Episode 11 -Panchali Mahendra - CEO of Atelier House Hospitality !
Send us a textThe Chef JKP Podcast, hosted by James Knight-Paccheco, features an insightfulinterview 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 theindustry.Topics d...
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.
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