S1 Ep 2 (Part 2) Jeremy Fenech & Exhibition Owner Chef Tim Scott

In the second part of our podcast with Tim Scott we begin by him discussing starting the restaurant Joy with Michael Fox. They did everything themselves in the beginning. When COVID hit, Tim went back to work in trades like roofing and plumbing. He then formally presented a business proposal to Michael to start a new restaurant, Exhibition, which Michael was excited about. At Exhibition, Tim focuses on fostering a positive and healthy work culture, checking in regularly with staff on their motivations and growth. He sees his role now as a creative developer, designing the full restaurant experience beyond just the food. When discussing the industry, Tim said chefs' rights and lifestyles have improved with more open communication, but some are overreaching with salaries and job titles despite inadequate qualifications, which causes issues when the economy declines. He did much of Exhibition's renovation himself to save on labor costs.Tim recommends chefs Steve Hariy, Federico Zanallato, and Björn Franzén as leaders consistently innovating and growing their restaurants and teams globally. He aims to turn Exhibition into an institution where chefs grow and move on to open their own successful restaurants. Tim is passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences through food, service, ambiance and continual growth.