Think running a restaurant is all about hustle, stress, and razor-thin margins? Think again.

Meet Lumi Gardner, the visionary owner of Fuki Sushi, a third-generation restaurant flipping the script on food service. In an industry notorious for burnout and high turnover, Lumi is proving that climate-conscious practices aren’t just good for the planet—they can transform how we do business.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the food industry, from chefs to servers and even customers who want to make more sustainable dining choices. Lumi shares the secrets behind her success, from sourcing responsibly to creating a thriving workplace culture.

Discover how one restaurant is redefining the rules—and inspiring a new way forward for food service.

Mentioned: 

Fuki Sushi restaurant 

Restaurant Technologies - Automated cooking oil management 

Santa Clara County Food Recovery Program feature on Lumi

Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch - the leading source of science-based information for sustainable seafood

Restaurants looking for advice from Lumi can email us, and we’ll connect you. 

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This episode of Any Job Can Be A Climate Job was produced by Louisa Henry. Original music by Run Riot Run.