Hospo Dojo Podcast

Welcome to the Hospo Dojo Podcast, your ultimate resource for mastering the art of hospitality and optimising kitchen efficiency. Join your host, Paul, as he delves into the latest trends, tips, and insights from the world of hospitality. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, our episodes are packed with valuable information to help you elevate your business and enhance your culinary skills. Tune in every week for interviews with industry experts, practical advice, and much more.

Hospo Dojo Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Paul Ayyash, with 36 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Paul Ayyash hosts Hospo Dojo Podcast, a arts show with 36 episodes published.

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  Building a Hospitality Brand That Lasts: The Knafeh Bakery Story

  Jan 28, 20261h 16mS0

  <p>What does it really take to build a hospitality business that cuts through noise without losing its soul? <br><br>In this episode, Paul Ayyash sits down with Ameer El-Issa, co-founder and creative director of Knafeh Bakery, of the most culturally resonant dessert and experience-driven concepts to come out of Australia and beyond. From growing up around hospitality, to studying architecture, to launching Knafeh Bakery as a tightly focused, one-product concept, Ameer’s journey is anything but conventional.<br>Knafeh Bakery has since scaled across borders from Beirut to Abu Dhabi, Sydney, Melbourne, New York and Dubai, with brand co...

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  Award-Winning Pastry Chef Philip Khoury on Reinventing Pastry

  Dec 6, 202547 minS0

  <p>How do you rethink pastry at the highest level without compromising flavour, texture, or the craft behind it?</p> <p>In this episode, Paul sits down with Philip Khoury, award-winning pastry chef, author, and former Head Pastry Chef at Harrods London, acclaimed author and leading innovator in plant-based pâtisserie.</p> <p>From starting his career at Quay in Sydney to rising alongside Adriano Zumbo and later overseeing the pastry operations of one of the world’s most iconic luxury food destinations, Philip has carved out a career defined by bold ideas and relentless curiosity.</p> <p>Now a glo...

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  From Naples to Sydney: The Regina Pizzeria Story w/ Matteo Ernandes & Emanuele Riemma

  Nov 12, 20251h 1mS0

  <p>How do two Italian chefs turn friendship, discipline, and a love for pizza into a restaurant that’s redefining modern Italian pizza?</p> <p>In this episode, Paul sits down with Matteo Ernandes and Emanuele “Manu” Riemma, the duo behind Regina Pizzeria: a venue redefining what Neapolitan pizza means in Australia.</p> <p>From humble beginnings as visa-holding chefs carving their way through Australia’s kitchens to creating a concept that bridges Neapolitan tradition and contemporary innovation, Matteo and Manu’s story is one of resilience, respect, and relentless curiosity.</p> <p>They talk openly about the challenges of running a...

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  From the Kitchen to the World Stage: Feeding Nations with Meat & Livestock Australia with Sam Burke

  Nov 5, 20251h 10mS0

  <p>What does it take to represent Australian meat on the world stage? In this episode, Paul sits down with Sam Burke, Corporate Chef at Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) - a man who’s spent more than three decades shaping how Australian beef and lamb are experienced around the world. From humble beginnings flipping burgers at McDonald’s to managing 190+ kitchens with Spotless, Sam’s journey is one of hard work, humility, and deep respect for the people who feed us. Today, he bridges the gap between farmers, chefs, and global markets, championing the quality and integrity of Australian red meat a...

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  Chasing Hats & Finding Purpose: Chef Brendan Fong on Hospitality Leadership

  Oct 9, 20251h 38mS0

  <p>Building a career in hospitality often means weathering intense kitchens, chasing recognition, and finding your identity along the way. Few stories capture that journey better than Brendan Fong’s. In this episode, Paul Ayyash sits down with Chef Brendan Fong to explore his evolution from uncertain beginnings to industry leader, mentor, and innovator.</p> <p>Brendan shares:<br> ▪️ His path through some of Australia’s most iconic kitchens, including Jordan’s Seafood, Merivale’s Wong’s, and high-volume venues serving hundreds nightly<br> ▪️ The challenges of transitioning between cuisines at an executive level<br> ▪️ The resilience it took to pursue a Good Food hat...

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