EIL42:French Cuisine, Vegas Competition: The Recipe for Success with Yuri Szarzewski,Partage

Everyone wants to succeed in their business and achieve their dreams, just like Yuri Szarzewski did when he opened Partage, a successful restaurant in Las Vegas. 

The challenge lies in facing naysayers and overcoming doubts, as Yuri Szarzewski did when people discouraged him from pursuing his American Dream. 

Yuriy Szarzewski , an executive chef in Las Vegas, shares his journey from a small town in France to owning a successful restaurant near the Strip. Yuri highlights his culinary training in France and working at top Michelin star restaurants, emphasizing the importance of pursuing one's dreams and pushing boundaries to excel in your field. 

Don't miss his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and the importance of believing in yourself no matter what others say. 

Let’s dive into this week’s episode. 

What You’ll Learn From This Episode. 

• Discover the journey of Yuri Szarzewski, from apprentice chef in France to owning a successful restaurant in Las Vegas. 

• Learn how Chef Yuri Szarzewski balances innovation, creativity, and family life in the culinary world 

• Why is it important to gather feedback to continously create memorable dining experiences for customers 

• Yuri’s Advice for entrepreneurs to believe in themselves, ignore naysayers, and go big in pursuing their dreams 

 

 "....to make things happen in your life, there is a process to go through. If you do it step by step, one day it will be worth it." - Yuri Szarzewski 

 

Topics Covered: 

• [00:02:39] - Progression in culinary career: Yuri Szarzewski shares his journey from starting in a culinary school in France to working in Michelin-starred restaurants, emphasizing the importance of going through the whole process and not skipping steps to excel in the culinary domain. 

 

• [00:08:57] -  Challenging restaurant industry in Vegas: Yuri Szarzewski discusses the competitive nature of the restaurant industry in Las Vegas, highlighting the need to prove oneself and differentiate in a city with a high demand for food and intense competition. 

 

• [00:13:17] -  French culinary influence in America: Yuri Szarzewski talks about how his French background influences his approach to cuisine in America, noting similarities in the culinary structure but differences in the speed of progression up the corporate ladder. 

• [00:19:27] -  A demanding monthly menu revamp: Yuri Szarzewski explains the challenging task of revamping the menu monthly, creating nine different courses each time to keep the restaurant innovative and fresh, showcasing his commitment to continuous creativity and excellence. 

 

• [00:23:41] -  Developing people in the kitchen: Yuri Szarzewski shares his experience of developing his team, including promoting dishwashers to kitchen roles and encouraging a learning environment where new techniques and approaches are embraced, demonstrating his dedication to nurturing talent in the kitchen. 

 

• [00:29:36] - Finding joy in family involvement: Yuri Szarzewski expresses the joy he finds in involving his family in his culinary journey, particularly mentioning his young son's interest in the kitchen and the importance of sharing experiences and creating memories with loved ones. 

 

• [00:31:14] -  Believing in oneself: Yuri Szarzewski reflects on the advice he would give his younger self, emphasizing the importance of self-belief, perseverance, and not being swayed by negative opinions, highlighting the power of believing in oneself to achieve success in entrepreneurship and beyond. 

 

 

 

Connect with Yuri Szarzewski

• Website: http://partage.vegas 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/partagelv/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partagelv/?hl=en  

 

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