René Redzepi’s resignation has shocked millions across the world, but it also highlights a deeper truth about the state of our food industry, workplace environment, and culture.
Category: Culinary Conversations
A Christmas Story: Family
Family- the meal is made by their own staff and served to the entire staff at once, with all staff being treated equally, like a “family”.
The price of the apron
What I wouldn’t do to have that one Christmas at home with my family? Or weddings, anniversaries, dates, parties. I would trade any of that to have that moment back. There isn’t an award or service that is more important than something really important in my outside life.
Declassified: The unhappy and unlucky
Win through your actions, never your argument
A Christmas story: One day
This is the story of my one-day Christmas dinner with my family. We’ve been grown apart for years now because of beef and us having normal lives as adults. All I wish was for us to get back together; differences aside.
Declassified: Comradery
We may not share blood. But we are brothers
My Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
The longer I was stuck in this mess, the worse side of myself starts to show. And the more people I cut off because I prioritize work over them, the quieter my life got
Declassified: The Halloween Ninja
Halloween ninja- A person who has the necessary skills and experience but lacks the knowledge or ability to execute tasks properly. The term Halloween ninja is a reference to a child who dresses up as a ninja for Halloween but lacks the actual training and skills of a real ninja.
Declassified: Attention to detail
I strongly believe that in order to have a strong team and a strong operation, you need to set the standards and understand the rules of the game. You should care about everything, even the tiniest details.
Declassified: An overlooked step when developing a team
During my time as a cook I had ups and downs throughout my career, and they seemed to have no rhythm or reason why. I worked in many restaurants and establishments from a sole proprietorship restaurant to a large corporation. From a small group of 4 cooks to a team of 40+. In some places,…
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