https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN4y3Pyq_b8&t=3s

In this episode of the 86 Reason Podcast by Over Easy Office, Xavier talks to Josh Sharkey, founder of the recipe management platform meez, about his journey in the restaurant industry. Josh shares his fascinating culinary journey, starting from his early days working various restaurant roles, to winning a cooking contest that took him to Norway, and eventually setting up his own fine dining and casual dining establishments. The conversation dives deep into the origins and evolution of meez, a software focusing on the operational success of recipes. Josh emphasizes the importance of operational empathy, effective recipe documentation, and maintaining quality control. The episode wraps up with reflections on the complexities of restaurant operations and a desire for more transparent and effective data usage in the food industry.

00:39 Josh Sharky's Background and Early Career

03:06 Culinary School and Early Influences

04:57 Winning the Contest and Traveling to Norway

10:51 Experiences in Europe and Return to New York

18:17 Opening Bark Hot Dogs and Challenges

25:57 Insights on Management and People

33:00 Street Food Dreams in New York

34:10 Exploring Colombian Cuisine

41:18 Challenges in Recipe Management

46:07 Operational Empathy in Tech

56:44 Future of Restaurant Tech

Links and resources 📌

Visit meez: https://www.getmeez.com

Follow meez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getmeez

Follow Josh on instagram: @joshlsharkey

Subscribe to Over Easy Office: https://www.youtube.com/@OverEasyOffice