EP 23: Arjav Ezekiel

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Hospitality On The Rise

Culinary Agents

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Welcome to Hospitality on the Rise — the podcast about the people shaping the hospitality industry and their journeys. This podcast shares the stories, lessons learned, and advice from hospitality leaders who've carved out their own path to success. After all, this industry is where many get their start and go on to do incredible things. Hospitality on the Rise is brought to you by Culinary Agents, connecting top talent with employers since 2012. For more inspiration, subscribe to Hospitality on the Rise and visit HospitalityCareerPaths.com, a free platform by Culinary Agents.

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EP 23: Arjav Ezekiel

Hospitality On The Rise

34 minutes 19 seconds

2 months ago

EP 23: Arjav Ezekiel

On this episode of Hospitality On The Rise, host Alice Cheng welcomes Arjav Ezekiel, 2025 James Beard Foundation Award Winner and Co-Owner and Beverage Director of Birdie’s in Austin—a restaurant redefining what fine dining can look like. Arjav shares his journey from growing up in a food-loving Indian household to honing his craft in acclaimed kitchens in D.C. and New York, before launching Birdie’s with his wife, Chef Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel. He reflects on the challenges and creativity sparked by opening during the pandemic, why sustainability starts with owners taking care of themselves, and how pushing beyond his comfort zone into wine has shaped his leadership and vision.

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- Instagram - Arjav Ezekiel: https://www.instagram.com/arjavezekiel/

- Instagram - Culinary Agents⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.instagram.com/culinaryagents/

- Full Transcript⁠: https://hospitalitycareerpaths.com/resources/ep-23-arjav-ezekiel

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