Years of grind behind opening Izakaya Experience- Mustafa Sardar | RRWA

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
2:27 What’s new with Izakaya Experience
6:04 The role of hard work in Mustafa’s success
7:50 Lack of critical thinking in the education system
9:42 Family support and guidance
10:19 University experience in Boston
11:40 Importance of innovation and creativity
12:33 Mustafa as a high school student
13:10 How he fell in love with learning
14:30 How teachers became mentors in uni
15:19 Networking is KEY
17:38 Mustafa’s first job experience
20:08 Tip to leave an impact on people you're network with
22:58 Honesty - an important principle of work ethic
24:28 Working in Washington DC - learning to work hard
25:35 How the gym contributes to discipline and motivation
26:52 Punjabi family struggles
27:40 The very normal experience of finding your first job tough
28:51 Resilience is VITAL to professional growth
30:13 The role of destiny in meeting the right people
34:00 It is okay to switch from your ‘successful career’ and start anew - taking a leap of faith
35:37 The idea of ‘Izakaya’ - what led to his culinary career
36:10 How his interest in food sparked his culinary passions
37:21 His aunt + childhood habits that influenced his culinary interests
39:34 Having an open dialogue with your parents
42:03 Being aware of your privilege and advantages and using it as motivation to do better
42:53 Studying at Le Cordon Bleu
44:37 The culinary school routine and the hard work it takes
45:42 Tips to succeed not just in the culinary world but in life too
50:30 Innovation - the heart of the core of the culinary world
51:32 Culinary management course - a must for restaurateurs
52:26 The steps it took to open a fine dining restaurant
54:14 The truth behind working in a Michelin-star restaurant
56:52 Bullying experience - working in Belgium
59:19 The mentality it takes to become a successful restaurateur
1:02:44 Mustafa’s culinary work experiences
1:03:56 Trailblazing with Izakaya - the story behind its establishment
1:10:37 Effort and hard work are going to be worth it
1:11:34 Mustafa’s take on taking other people’s advice
1:12:32 The importance of believing in your own abilities
1:13:23 Some parting words of wisdom
1:15:09 The importance of respecting one’s privacy
1:16:40 Mustafa’s advice for people wanting to go to culinary school

Alizeh sits down with Mustafa Sardar, founder of the fine dining restaurant, Izakaya Experience. Mustafa gets candid about his 20s - university life, his first job and the decision to go to change tracks and go to culinary school. He recalls his experience in Boston that opened him up to a diverse set of opportunities and how his family, teachers and mentors pushed him to step out of his comfort zone. Mustafa discusses the importance of establishing your work ethic while simultaneously ensuring mistakes are only normal when you first start out. He touches upon the importance of family support when changing career paths. On his FIRST PODCAST appearance ever, he reveals the truth behind the grind that it takes to get through culinary school and how working under Michelin-star chefs became a precursor to his success with Izakaya. Join us, as we discuss the power of hard work and consistency and uncover the approach that led Mustafa to fulfilling his dreams. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments.

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