From Scrubbing Dishes to Running the Show with Dan Azar

From his early days washing dishes and flipping burgers, Dan Azar has made food and beverage his lifelong hustle. In this episode of The Culinary Hustle, Dan shares the reason he could happily spend the rest of his days only cooking fish, why he believes every kid should work in a restaurant at least once, and the unforgettable piece of advice he gave on his very first day as a young GM—one that left his team absolutely speechless. Tune in for a conversation packed with passion, wisdom, and the hard-earned lessons of a true industry veteran.