On this weeks episode of Mise en Place, we have Chef Alex Kim, the Chef and Culinary Director of Five Sails and Glowbal Restaurant in Vancouver. He joins us to share his journey from Seoul, South Korea, to becoming a Chef here in Canada. He moved from Korea to Edmonton as a teenager and fell in love with the idea of becoming a Chef and has dedicated his life to his craft. He loves the use bits and pieces of his culinary heritage in his modern take on fine cuisine. This different but delicious perspective to him onto win the gold medal and People’s Choice Award at the 2025 Canadian Culinary Championship. On the podcast, Kim delves into the personal and cultural influences that shape his cuisine and how he leads by example with his restaurant teams. I hope you enjoy the insight and as always please message me with any feedback and show suggestions.