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The Repertoire Podcast

Your Repertoire is the most valuable asset in your career. It"s the collection of skills, stories, experiences, and lessons you"ve had to hard-earn in this hospitality industry. What if you could ask some of the best professionals in the world how they built their Repertoire? In this podcast, you can look forward to expert-led interviews by Chef Justin Khanna, breakdowns of news and stories that are impacting the industry, and the occasional bonus episode that might include a tactic or strategy

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01:15:49

Mark Lore Wants to Automate Food Work. Should He?

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/10/05

*Edit Note: Around 29:04, the video is cut for a minute due to a technical error. The video will resume after a minute. Wonder wants to own every part of how you get dinner: restaurant brands, kitchens, ordering, delivery, meal kits, food media, and now robotics. On this Repertoire Report, Ray Delucci walks Justin Khanna through what Wonder is today. They cover 25+ chef-licensed concepts under one roof, deals for Blue Apron, Grubhub, Tastemade, Spyce and Salt Hank's, a $9B valuation, and a new

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00:37:48

Chefs, Money is Ok

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2026/09/27

Why does money scare chefs? On this solo episode of the Repertoire Report, Ray Delucci argues that kitchen culture has taught a generation of cooks to fear money. He looks at why "follow your passion, the money will follow" is bad career advice, and why chefs should stop feeling guilty about side gigs, private chef work, food development and brand deals. Ray also covers a Substack by Furquan Mirza on why there are no career maps for chefs beyond the restaurant, and shares practical tips on

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01:05:01

Is This the End of Fine Dining?

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/09/20

Is fine dining really dead—or is the restaurant industry simply changing? In this episode, Justin and Ray break down the evolving definition of fine dining, what chefs actually think about today’s biggest food and beverage trends, and the New York Times’ 2026 list of America’s best restaurants. They also discuss Dominique Crenn’s move to Melbourne and what it says about the increasingly global nature of high-end dining.Plus, we get into one of the most important conversations for working chefs: how

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00:29:20

The “Pay Your Dues” Mentality Is Holding Chefs Back

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/09/15

Ray Delucci tackles imposter syndrome head-on — why the restaurant industry bakes it in, how "paying dues" culture holds talented cooks back, and what it cost him personally as a 21-year-old restaurant manager convinced he'd be fired any day. It's a direct response to a 22-year-old sous chef's Reddit post, and a case for why confidence, not ego, is one of the most valuable tools you can have in a kitchen.Then: The Wall Street Journal reports that McDonald's, Burger King,

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00:55:46

Utah Just Changed the Michelin Guide Forever

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/09/08

Interested in Chef Tech Stack?⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Want 1-on-1 Coaching with Repertoire?⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply here.Justin Khanna and Ray Delucci break down the week in food and restaurant news, starting with Michelin's new Southwest Guide — a surprisingly conservative debut that returned to Las Vegas after 17 years and handed Utah its very first star. They dig deep into Monte, the 14-month-old Salt Lake City tasting menu restaurant run by a husband-and-wife team who sold their house and cars to make it

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00:41:58

It's actually Cook to Chef to Entrepreneur

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/09/05

Apply for Coaching with RepertoireWritten version of this episode on the Repertoire blogMy episode on “Cook to Chef” from 20197shifts FREE 2026 Industry ReportReps Series of Skill Exercises from RepertoireEpisode with Chris SpearSorcerer’s Apprentice book by Lisa AbendThe E-Myth Revisited book by Michael GerberUseful, Not True book by Derek SiversSeth Godin’s Freelancer PostBalaji’s Founder vs Inheritor ModelTim Ferriss and Michael Mauboussin (where he shares the Greg Northcraft quote)What is the

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00:34:27

The Private Chef Business Is Booming

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/08/29

Interested in Chef Tech Stack?⁠⁠⁠Learn more here.⁠⁠⁠Want 1-on-1 Coaching with Repertoire?⁠⁠⁠Apply here.The restaurant industry is changing faster than most operators can react — and this week Ray goes solo on four stories that show exactly where it's headed.First, a Wall Street Journal piece on chefs, plumbers, and contractors turning client work into media companies. Private chef Olivia Tiedemann went from a couple thousand Instagram followers to 4.3 million in three months, and she's not

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01:02:19

Noma Is Officially Back. So What Changed?

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/08/22

Noma is back in Copenhagen — and this time with a new leadership structure, a creative-director role for René Redzepi, and a menu format that scraps the old three-season model for 12 microseasons. Justin and Ray dig into what the reopening actually signals for the industry: whether the Wall Street Journal's "controversial celebrity chef" framing does a disservice to the team doing the work, why Noma still doesn't appear anywhere in the Michelin Guide, and what a genuine redemption

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00:32:22

The Truth About Becoming a Chef in 2026

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/08/14

Ray Delucci breaks down whether it's actually worth joining the hospitality and food industry in 2026, why networking might be the most undervalued skill in this business, Sweetgreen's stunning fall from a $5 billion valuation, ongoing food safety outbreaks hitting Chipotle and Qdoba, and a first look at A24's Anthony Bourdain biopic "Tony."If this episode was helpful, please like and subscribe — at 2,500 YouTube subscribers, we're doing a follower Q&A. Listening on

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01:08:19

Justin Finally Gives His Gordon Ramsay Opinion

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/08/03

Interested in Chef Tech Stack?Learn more here.Want 1-on-1 Coaching with Repertoire?Apply here.Missed last week's episode?Catch up here.Free Restaurant Industry ReportDownload 7shifts' FREE 2026 Data Report: What Restaurant Employees WantJustin and Ray dig into the BBC's new three-part series The Rise of the Rock Star Chef, reuniting Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsay, and Heston Blumenthal — and use it to unpack the messier question underneath: how much of kitchen culture's reputation

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00:33:12

Food Media Needs More Actual Chefs

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2026/07/24

In this clip, Ray breaks down the need for more chefs in food media, says goodbye to kitchens, shares a crazy update on Cyclospora, and addresses the issue of cheesemongers going away.Interested in Chef Tech Stack?Learn more here.Want 1-on-1 Coaching with Repertoire?Apply here.Links: Food Media Needs More People Who've Actually Worked in ItThere Are No Dead Ends in the Food Industry (Reddit)Cyclospora Update 1 (New York Times)Cyclospora Update 2 (Food Safety News)Cyclospora Update 3 (CBC

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01:16:55

Michelin’s Changed and Chefs are Confused

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/07/14

Interested in Chef Tech Stack?Learn more here.Want 1-on-1 Coaching with Repertoire?Apply here.Missed last week's episode?Catch up here.7shifts Restaurant Employee ReportWatch the webinar.📚 Show NotesChef Bertrand Grébaut / SeptimeAction Bronson x Septime (Fck That's Delicious*)Mario Carbone "Michelin Is Lying" Clip (Go-To Food Podcast)DoorDash / SevenRooms "Channel Connect" (Hngry by Matt Newberg)Ultra-Processed Food Lawsuit DismissedShake Shack Kiosk StrategyBorrowing

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00:31:43

Restaurant Workers Are Freaking Out Over AI Cameras

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/07/06

Ray breaks down one of the most unsettling trends emerging in hospitality: AI surveillance in restaurant kitchens. As more operators experiment with AI-powered cameras to monitor employees, they discuss where the line is between improving operations and invading worker privacy.He also reacts to Reddit discussions on financial stability as a line cook, the challenges of being a people-pleaser in restaurant leadership, and whether today's hospitality careers are becoming more sustainable. Finally,

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01:04:14

The Noma Story Just Got Even Stranger

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/06/28

Justin and Ray break down René Redzepi's latest return to the spotlight and why the Noma story continues to raise more questions than answers. They discuss Jason White's response, whether the industry's conversation around accountability has actually evolved, and what this latest chapter means for restaurant culture.They also cover Seattle's Walrus and Carpenter labor dispute, discuss why Michelin stars belong to restaurants—not chefs—and examine what happened after Sèzanne lost all

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00:32:50

René Redzepi Is Back. But Has Anything Really Changed?

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/06/19

In this solo episode of The Repertoire Report, Ray Delucci breaks down the latest hospitality industry headlines, starting with Noma’s planned reopening in Copenhagen and René Redzepi’s return as creative director amid renewed scrutiny around kitchen culture and alleged abuse. Ray reflects on what accountability actually looks like in fine dining, why the industry continues to wrestle with the “genius chef” myth, and whether diners truly care about the working conditions behind world-class meals.The

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01:31:27

Tom Colicchio Is Closing Craft After 25 Years — A...

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/06/12

Want to learn more about Chef Tech Stack?Fill out this form to learn more.n this episode of the Repertoire Report, Justin Khanna and Ray Delucci dig into the latest restaurant industry news: Tom Colicchio closing Craft after 25 years in New York City, rising restaurant costs, changing diner behavior, and what these shifts mean for chefs, operators, and hospitality professionals. They also break down new openings from major names in food, including Kabawa, The Lion’s Den from Chef Michael White, and

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01:00:53

Will AI Change How Chefs Create New Dishes?

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/06/01

In this Repertoire Report episode, Justin Khanna and Ray Delucci break down the latest hospitality industry news, culinary trends, and restaurant insights for chefs, cooks, restaurateurs, and hospitality professionals. Topics include Epicure’s massive 4.1 million recipe dataset, AI in recipe development, flavor modeling, culinary creativity, and what artificial intelligence can — and can’t — understand about real-world cooking, seasonality, and kitchen judgment.The conversation also explores who

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00:32:32

This Restaurant Chain Just Quit the U.S. — Here’s Why

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2026/05/24

n this episode, Ray breaks down why the Australian-based restaurant chain Guzman y Gomez left and why this was a positive for the company. He also gives advice on determining whether you are the problem in the kitchen or the kitchen itself. He then discusses Starbucks canceling its AI-inventory tool, the rise in grocery inflation, the stunning new GLP-1 restaurant report, and a unique discount being offered by Giordano's.#burritos #glp1 #restaurants #reddit Want to learn more about Chef Tech

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01:16:36

Michelin Is Coming to Australia — Everything Is About...

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/05/17

This week on The Repertoire Report, Justin Khanna and Ray Delucci break down a packed week of hospitality industry news, restaurant operations, and chef career insights.We cover Michelin’s upcoming arrival in South Australia, what it means for the country’s existing hatted restaurant system, and why global recognition still matters for chefs and restaurants. Then we get into the practical side of service with a deep dive on ticket rail management, expediting, mise en place, and how cooks can keep

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00:32:46

Everyone in Restaurants Is Saying the Same Thing...

The Repertoire Podcast ·

2026/05/10

In this episode, Ray breaks down why restaurants feel "slower" and the data backing it up. He also shares how caring for your staff and avoiding turnover is a crucial financial decision. He then gives updates on some QSR/Fast-Casual restaurants, shares with creators how to help those with limited food options, and discusses a looming protein powder shortage. Links: Slow Restaurant Discussion (Reddit)National Restaurant Association Employee Retention DataRestaurant Performance IndexShake

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