Why Kitchen Burnout Isn’t About Hours, It’s About Control

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Fugitive Chefs

Furqan Meerza

43 episodes

2 days ago

I’m Furqan Meerza — a chef who worked in some of the world’s top kitchens, including Mugaritz and Noma. Like a lot of chefs, I hit burnout. And I realized I needed a different way to stay connected to food — one that didn’t cost me my health or identity. Fugitive Chefs is a podcast for chefs and food creatives who still love this craft, but need change. Each episode features honest conversations with those who’ve stepped away from the traditional kitchen and into something new — from fermentation and R&D to storytelling, drinks, food culture, and more.

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Why Kitchen Burnout Isn’t About Hours, It’s About Control

Fugitive Chefs

12 minutes 27 seconds

3 weeks ago

Why Kitchen Burnout Isn’t About Hours, It’s About Control

Burnout in kitchens isn’t just about long hours — it’s about losing control of your creativity, your time, and your purpose.

In this solo episode, former Noma and Mugaritz chef Furqan, now R&D chef at the Basque Culinary Center, breaks down why so many cooks hit the wall — and how to take back control of your career.

🎯 You’ll learn:

The real psychology behind chef burnout
4 ways to regain agency over your career
Examples from chefs who left restaurants and rebuilt their path

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