In this episode of Everything HR's Culinary Conversations, I sit down with Steven Pursley, the chef and owner of Menya Rui, one of St. Louis' most celebrated ramen shops and a proud member of Yelp鈥檚 Top 100 Restaurants! Steven shares his journey from studying authentic ramen in Japan to experimenting with pop-ups, and eventually building a thriving brick-and-mortar restaurant post-COVID.
One Key Lesson:
Steven's success highlights the importance of starting small and perfecting your craft. From testing recipes with friends to hosting pop-ups, he built a strong foundation before opening his brick-and-mortar location. It鈥檚 a great reminder that taking incremental steps toward your big goals can set you up for long-term success.
馃帶 Tune in to learn about his path, the art of ramen, and what it takes to run two distinct restaurant concepts!
What鈥檚 one step you can take today to perfect your craft? Share below! 馃憞