Ep 277 - Mastering the Art of Culinary Precision: Aleksis Kalnins' Journey from Elite Kitchens to MOLLI

Principle of Hospitality

Ep 277 - Mastering the Art of Culinary Precision: Aleksis Kalnins' Journey from Elite Kitchens to MOLLI

Welcome to the Principle of Hospitality Podcast where we dive deeply into culinary arts with some of the most fascinating personalities. Join your host, Leon Kennedy, as he sits down with the elite operators of the culinary world.

This week, we explore all things 'cooking' and 'high-pressure kitchens' with Aleksis Kalnins, a distinguished chef with a rich history in high-pressure kitchens who began his culinary journey in London at 18. He shares his experiences from working in prestigious restaurants, discussing the challenges and pivotal moments that shaped his career. He delves into his methodological, almost scientific approach to cooking, influenced by high-efficiency kitchen environments in Europe.

In this podcast, we discuss:

- Aleksis's creative processes

- His journey through renowned kitchens like Dinner by Heston and Matilda

- Innovative techniques such as making non-melting ice cream

- Plans for his new restaurant, MOLLI

Please find our guest information here:

Website: https://www.molliabbotsford.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molli.abbotsford/

Please find us here at POH:

Website: https://principleofhospitality.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/principle_of_hospitality/

Mentioned in this episode:

Loaded

Now, if you feel like you can never get on top of your back-of-house ops, you’ll want to hear about our sponsor for this season - Loaded. Loaded's hospitality management software has changed the game for hospitality performance in New Zealand, and they’ve just arrived in Australia to help you do the same. Their everything-in-one-place platform helps you master your reporting and inventory, simplify your recipe and menu management, reduce your cogs, and becomes an epic central hub that immediately puts you in control. We've seen Loaded’s impact first-hand, and if you’re running a bar, Pub, restaurant or cafe you need to reach out to the team. Check them out at loadedhub.com

Loaded

Now, if you feel like you can never get on top of your back-of-house ops, you’ll want to hear about our sponsor for this season - Loaded. Loaded's hospitality management software has changed the game for hospitality performance in New Zealand, and they’ve just arrived in Australia to help you do the same. Their everything-in-one-place platform helps you master your reporting and inventory, simplify your recipe and menu management, reduce your cogs, and becomes an epic central hub that immediately puts you in control. We've seen Loaded’s impact first-hand, and if you’re running a bar, Pub, restaurant or cafe you need to reach out to the team. Check them out at loadedhub.com