In this episode of the Scoolinary podcast, we sip a smooth black coffee tempered with a piece of ice with Jiho Kim, a self-taught pastry chef and entrepreneur who scored a Michelin star for his inventive riffs on familiar Korean dishes. When he felt that he could learn no more from pastry after making one too many crème brûlées and molten chocolate cakes, he went hunting for his next challenge, which ran headfirst into the COVID pandemic. Whereas others faced challenges, Jiho found huge opportunities that took his career in a new direction. Or maybe it'd more accurate to say that he created opportunities through his fearless embrace of new experiences, his confident ability to blend ingredients, and his finely tuned skills for working with hydrocolloids. You be the judge, but also listen to what Jiho has to say about tipping, how to stay competitive in the restaurant business, and what pastry skills are necessary for the professional chef. Plus, you'll never believe what else he fits into his 16-hour workday. Jiho Kim is a rare chef in New York City's dining scene, as you will find out. Maybe he wouldn't describe himself that way but in this instance, actions truly are louder than words. If you want to know more about us, go to https://www.scoolinary.net/?utm_source=podcast We are waiting for you on our social networks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scoolinary_en/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Scoolinary Jiho's online course, Modern Korean Cuisine, is coming up in April so be sure to check out Scoolinary's coming soon page at https://www.scoolinary.com/coming-soon