Michelin Chef Rethinks Hospitality in Bali

How do you leave Michelin-starred comfort and completely reinvent your culinary story on a new continent? Gabriella Gomes Branco sits down with Syrco Bakker to unpack the creative risks, leadership choices, and business moves behind launching a conscious, scalable dining concept in Bali. Syrco Bakker, chef and culinary creator behind Syrco BASÈ, explains why he shifted from a two-mission kitchen at Pure Sea to a product-driven concept that prioritizes traceable local ingredients, team development, and long-term sustainability. Expect practical takeaways on balancing creativity with costs and payroll, marketing and activation strategies for new markets, and leadership practices for high-tempo kitchens. Perfect for hospitality podcast listeners, restaurateurs, and anyone interested in hotel management and guest experience. 00:41 Introduction 01:36 Guest background - Syrco's journey and values 02:13 Why conscious sourcing and sustainability matter 03:48 What drove The Kitchen and the reinvention decision 10:03 A signature dish and Syrco's culinary evolution 21:33 The risk of leaving Michelin comfort to move to Bali 25:11 Marketing, activation, and finding product-market fit Guest info Syrco Bakker is a chef and culinary creator focused on building hospitality concepts that align with a conscious lifestyle. He built a two-mission kitchen at Pure Sea and launched Syrco BASÈ in Bali, emphasizing traceable local products and scalable, values-driven dining. -------- Follow us:   / the-future-of-hospitality-podcast     / thefutureof_hospitality     / thefutureofhospitality      / @thefutureofhospitality   https://open.spotify.com/show/3XgGxNq... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Website: https://futureofhospitality.org Newsletter: https://kit.futureofhospitality.org/ About our podcast: The Future of Hospitality is built on the people living it today. From GMs in Europe to front office teams in Asia, from restaurateurs to technology leaders, we feature diverse voices from across the world. By understanding today’s challenges and successes, we uncover the insights that will define hospitality’s future. 👉 Like the video to support the channel 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights from hospitality leaders Want to be our guest? Mail us at [email protected] Disclaimer: this podcast shares stories, experiences, and opinions from hosts and guests. They are personal perspectives only and not statements of fact or official advice from The Future of Hospitality