https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN4y3Pyq_b8&t=3sIn this episode of the 86 Reason Podcast by Over Easy Office, Xavier talks to Josh Sharkey, founder of the recipe management platform meez, about his journey in the restaurant industry. Josh shares his fascinating culinary journey, starting from his early days working various restaurant roles, to winning a cooking contest that took him to Norway, and eventually setting up his own fine dining and casual dining establishments. The conversation dives deep into the origins and evolution of meez, a software focusing on the operational success of recipes. Josh emphasizes the importance of operational empathy, effective recipe documentation, and maintaining quality control. The episode wraps up with reflections on the complexities of restaurant operations and a desire for more transparent and effective data usage in the food industry.00:39 Josh Sharky's Background and Early Career03:06 Culinary School and Early Influences04:57 Winning the Contest and Traveling to Norway10:51 Experiences in Europe and Return to New York18:17 Opening Bark Hot Dogs and Challenges25:57 Insights on Management and People33:00 Street Food Dreams in New York34:10 Exploring Colombian Cuisine41:18 Challenges in Recipe Management46:07 Operational Empathy in Tech56:44 Future of Restaurant TechLinks and resources 📌Visit meez: https://www.getmeez.comFollow meez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getmeezFollow Josh on instagram: @joshlsharkeySubscribe to Over Easy Office: https://www.youtube.com/@OverEasyOffice