Pass It On: Ryan Dadufalza - The ingredient that shocked everyone

Описание: In this episode, Ryan Dadufalza, Executive Chef at Conrad Bangkok, talks about how he who went from spinning hip-hop tracks in Guam to leading one of Asia’s most innovative hotel kitchens.

Chef Ryan opens up about his journey, from discovering cooking later in life to finding purpose in reducing waste. He shares how data, creativity, and desire, not just passion, helped his team cut food waste by over 50%.

You’ll hear how he turns watermelon rind into Thai-style salad and curry, makes charcoal from coffee grounds, and uses Winnow’s AI insights to drive a smarter, greener kitchen.

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00:00 – Welcome to Pass It On
00:09 – Meet Chef Ryan Dadufalza, Executive Chef at Conrad Bangkok
01:05 – From Hip-Hop DJ to the Culinary World
03:15 – Finding Purpose in Cooking and Data-Driven Decisions
07:45 – The Dish That Means the Most: Mom’s Adobo 🍲
09:50 – How Desire Beats Passion for Success
13:10 – The Turning Point: Realising Food Waste Was a Problem
14:45 – Partnering with Winnow to Track and Tackle Waste
17:20 – The 50% Reduction Journey: Forecasting, Smaller Pots & “No-Warmer” Days
21:35 – Watermelon Rind Magic & Zero-Waste Creativity
24:30 – Coffee Grounds to Charcoal: Firing Up Sustainability
28:10 – The Power of Teamwork and Changing Kitchen Culture
31:00 – Overcoming Public Speaking & Leading with Confidence
35:15 – His Ingredients for Success: Desire over Passion
38:00 – Best Advice Ever Received & How It Shaped His Career
42:00 – Chef Ryan’s Tips for Chefs Aiming to Reduce Waste
45:10 – Books & Resources Every Chef Should Know 📚
49:30 – Final Reflections & Passing It On to the Next Generation of Chefs