Episode description

Today’s a special one! I’m talking to Sam Bakhshandehpour, CEO of one of the most influential hotel restaurant companies, José Andrés Group.

He shares insights on pricing, expansion strategies, and why restaurants inside hotels are thriving again. Plus:

🔹 Why upscale hotel dining is facing both growth and headwinds
🔹 The impact of rising food prices and how some restaurants are pricing themselves out
🔹 Why hotel restaurants are making a comeback as destination dining
🔹 The secret to balancing affordability, quality, and profitability in hospitality
🔹 How partnerships with luxury hotel brands like Ritz-Carlton drive success
🔹 The power of guest experience: service, ambiance, and making people feel at home
🔹 Sam’s advice for young hospitality professionals looking to break into the industry

🎧 Listen now and get the real story behind the numbers, the experience, and the future of hotel dining!