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Obviously being a chef is also being a mentor. It’s a chef’s responsibility to teach people new skills and develop their teams’ abilities. This isn’t easy, and for the rookie working their way up the kitchen ladder, the chef’s willingness to be patient and provide room to grow helps develop real confidence. It isn’t easy for the chef either, because for a time it involves some failure on the cook’s end (burning things, being slow, not really understanding the bigger picture,

Sometimes it feels like nothing is going well, everything is difficult, and every day is a never-ending challenge from hell. Maybe it’s a...

Expediting in a busy restaurant is arguably the most stressful job in the kitchen. In many ways, it’s much more pressure than working any...

Work-life balance and mental health are the buzzwords of our era. Usually, they're thrown around by people who work 40-hour weeks from...

Managing payroll is a challenging aspect of leadership in almost every profession, in a kitchen, it’s a second-to-second priority. It's...

We all go through career turbulence, difficulty, challenges, or periods of time that might just suck. It feels never ending. For whatever...

Being creative, having fun, and discovering your own style as a chef is a formidable journey—and not an easy one. You can always tell the...

Few things feel more brutal than a bad service. Reeling from a hard day in the kitchen is painful. Like an athlete exiting the arena...

We often hear about the chronic stress and burnout that plague demanding environments like professional kitchens. While the pressure is...

From Michelin stars to bistros to ballparks, hot lines require the same principles. Each kitchen might be unique, but the approach is...

The fast-paced, high-pressure environment of a professional kitchen demands direct and urgent communication. However, there's a clear...

Your reputation isn't just what people  think  of you; it's a testament to what you  do  every single day. While some might tell you...

In professional kitchens, there's an endless stream of techniques to practice, diverse perspectives to consider, and countless ways to do...

As a chef, you're always looking for strong talent to build your team. But in the rush to fill open positions, it's easy to fall into the...

So you're a line cook and you've got a passion for food . You're getting into knives, probably reading "Kitchen Confidential," maybe...

Let's be real, the culinary world is loaded with opportunities. Restaurants are constantly looking for strong leaders, and often, they...

While team building and looking inward for self-improvement are core pillars of strong leadership – because the culture of a team is...

In the fast-paced, high-pressure world of the kitchen, leadership can feel like a tightrope walk. There's a common misconception,...

In the fast-paced world of a professional kitchen, a cohesive team isn't just a nice-to-have; it's essential for a smooth service, happy...

For many chefs, adequate training does not take place in the administration category, leaving them left alone to figure it out amidst all...