Restaurants are built on food and operations, but they are remembered because of the stories that come out of them. 

During his tenure as Global CEO of José Andrés Group, Sam Bakhshandehpour saw how one unexpected moment can travel far beyond the dining room when it captures something real.

Note: This interview was originally recorded on October 14th, 2025 when Sam Bakhshandehpour was Global CEO  of the José Andrés Group. He recently took a position at Bilt as President of Local Merchants. 

Watch now to learn about fighting food waste, building meaningful partnerships, and growing a purpose-driven company with José Andrés.

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