You Won't Believe the CRAZY Journey That Made Me an Executive Chef

What does it really take to go from a humble dishwasher to becoming an award-winning Executive Chef? And what’s life really like behind the scenes in a bustling professional kitchen? 🍳🔥 In this inspiring episode of Life School Diaries with Kishore, we sit down with Chef Jerson Fernandes — celebrated Executive Chef and currently the Director of Culinary at Sodexo India — to explore his incredible journey in the culinary arts. From breaking records like the Guinness World Record, to championing young talent, mentoring the next generation of chefs, and advocating for more women in professional kitchens, Chef Jerson’s story is a recipe for grit, growth, and gastronomic excellence. We talk about everything from Michelin Star standards, hospitality career paths, kitchen leadership, to the surprising role of AI in cooking. You’ll also get a peek into the challenges and thrills of working in the high-pressure world of culinary arts — perfect for aspiring chefs, passionate foodies, or anyone curious about what it takes to thrive in hospitality. 📌 Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more inspiring conversations on careers, mindset, productivity, and personal growth — only on Life School Diaries with Kishore. ⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 – Trailer 00:27 – Guest Intro 02:01 –Chef’s passion for food 04:12 –Dishwasher to Executive Chef 05:52 – Departments in Hotel 07:15 – Hierarchy in Culinary 09:10 – Michelin Star 10:55 – Day in the life of a Chef 13:55 – Inspiring Chefs 14:15 – Guinness Record 15:00 – Role at Sodexo 17:50 – Career Opportunities 21:09 – Opportunity for Women chef 24:57 – AV Vs Chef 26:12 – 3 Attributes in a Chef 27:57 – Advice to budding chef #chef #podcast #cooking #recipe #google #meta #facebook #corporate #food ✨ Welcome to Life School Diaries – your space to learn, grow, and get inspired. Here, we explore the most important dimensions of life: Wealth, Health, Self-Development, and Stories that inspire change. From book summaries that distill life-changing lessons, to practical money and wealth tips, to podcasts with start-up entrepreneurs and experts on finance, start-ups, business, and health, we bring you insights you can actually apply. Whether you want to build better habits, learn about start-ups or learn how to grow your money wisely, this channel is your guide to living a smarter, healthier, and more meaningful life. 📚 Book Summaries | 💰 Money & Wealth | 🌱 Self-Development | 🌍 Start-up | 🎙️ Inspiring Podcasts | 👉 Connect with me: 📺 YouTube:    / @lifeschooldiarieswithkishore   📸 Instagram:   / learnwithkishore   💼 LinkedIn:   / kishore-kumar-s-bigbasket   📧 Email: [email protected]