#353 Apoorva Kunte | The Westin Melbourne

About this episode

Jo Rittey catches up with Executive Chef Apoorva Kunte to discuss his journey and the evolution of his craft at The Westin Melbourne.

I always enjoy catching up with chefs to hear how they’re going, what they’re learning, and how their craft is evolving. And every couple of years, that brings me back to the Westin Melbourne to sit down with Executive Chef Apoorva Kunte. In the five years he’s been leading the hotel’s kitchens, he’s become known for his curiosity, his generosity with his team, and the thoughtful way he brings creativity, culture, and sustainability into everything he does. This conversation is another chance to check in on his journey; from navigating a post construction, fully revived hotel, to exploring native ingredients, to raising a very adventurous little eater at home. As always with Apoorva, it’s a warm, grounded chat that reflects the kind of chef and leader he’s become.

People in this episode

Host: Jo Rittey

Guest: Apoorva Kunte

Topics covered

• chef
• sustainability
• cooking
• creativity
• culture
• interview

Keywords

• Apoorva Kunte
• The Westin Melbourne
• cooking
• sustainability
• creativity
• interview
• chef

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Westin Melbourne

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