When I was 18 I almost went to culinary school. I was worried I wouldn't have enough money after graduation so I opted to just get a desk job. Big mistake.
This is why I am always patient when I’m waiting for food. I would die in these conditions. 5 minutes in and my brain would just shut down. I don’t know how they do it.
I did this for over 20 years. I recently hung up my tongs and apron and moved to an office job. It was fun while it lasted was younger but it takes a toll on you.
As hecktive as that look I think that guy is a pretty cool dude Saying thank bro as busy as he is Little comment like that goes a long way for me Also I’m not a cook
I'm not a chef, was it the hot pans in the bin on the floor? I personally have to rinse and cool my pans right away, but I could never work in a kitchen.
I'm retired more than a few years but I still remember the rush when it all flowed right. I'm blessed to have worked in some very nice upscale restaurants with great people.
Good for you, its a long haul but worth it. I'm in my early retirement working my own place, with my wife and usually just us, but got the boys back this summer and maybe the oldest wants to stay and take over....in this industry there is always a surprise
oh for real. Watching this made me kinda wistful because it really does feel amazing. Its also demanding and sadly sometimes the time comes when you just can't keep up anymore.
Or the times when it was hell because of no-shows and last minute sick call-outs. I remember times I worked lunch with only a single front-of-house worker and only myself in the kitchen.
I miss 3 guys I used to work with. With just two of us, we could run the whole back-of-house like a well-oiled machine. Sometimes I miss working with them, but it might be rose-tinted glasses at this point. The drug and alcohol abuse, inhuman long hours, and kitchen injuries were more common than I’d like. I made it to manager and had to kick out some guys for being high or drunk on the clock.
GravyEducation
This right here is why I work FoH. I can deal with people
Antrobus55
I do not miss the pressure.
3atheR1ch
When I was 18 I almost went to culinary school. I was worried I wouldn't have enough money after graduation so I opted to just get a desk job. Big mistake.
YeastInfectedWhiskerBiscuit
Sheesh, and I had a hard enough time running the bar at a Caribou Coffee.
DeLiRanTeBR
That could be a show. I would watch for sure.
sgnight13
Competent people working with food that would probably kill me. Is this pornography?
TupacAintDead
And I thought my job was stressful
elten
bruh major PTSD, I started sweating just watching
Purplerollox
It’s been 40 years since I worked in an environment like this. I still remember it like yesterday…
Purplerollox
At least there’s less shouting…
imjustheretoholdyourhandwhenyoudie
Love how polite and chill they were
GarmBlack
Whoa, thanks for introducing me to this. Thats cools as heck to watch.
gronzilla
It also cures me off my plans to eat out though
Sizilien2019
why?
TheFastpaws
Even if it isn't the type of food I'll eat? I appreciate the visuals of prep!
polopolomarkopolopolo
abtei
pans on the floor :(
ThatSonOfaBitch
"Yes, Chef!"
phalanaster
Not proper hand washing. Everything else amazing.
Zalm
Someone needs a sous chef or an expediter/plater
Roune
It bugs the hell out of me that they left some garlic or potato or whatever that is in the pan at the end
blzrdphoto
This is why I am always patient when I’m waiting for food. I would die in these conditions. 5 minutes in and my brain would just shut down. I don’t know how they do it.
lonosham
I haven’t worked in a kitchen but that’s a LOT of dishes carried over a thoroughfare!
Originalpassword
I did this for over 20 years. I recently hung up my tongs and apron and moved to an office job. It was fun while it lasted was younger but it takes a toll on you.
MayorofPantstown
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daianaaaa
The funny thing is as an ADHD person if you like the work itself the environment SLAPS
sdhull221
Move the steam table over by playing way to many unessary steps but good work. Chef here fyi
duktayp
🎼 orchestra leader conducting a symphony 🎵
trgc
As hecktive as that look
I think that guy is a pretty cool dude
Saying thank bro as busy as he is
Little comment like that goes a long way for me
Also I’m not a cook
PapaGrille
as a chef....i'm ok with everything here, but i am also annoyed by every thing here...if you know...you know
idiotsonfire
Probably because everyone like you just has their own system, right?
mbus
Please say more!
Useyourhead165
I agree but my peeves may be different than yours but I believe we'll have quite a few in common
thedarkcanuck
I'm not a chef, was it the hot pans in the bin on the floor? I personally have to rinse and cool my pans right away, but I could never work in a kitchen.
AvsFreak
Id watch that if he live streamed that. Very cool.
thedarkcanuck
Take note of how he can do all this without hurling abuse at his colleagues like Gordon Ramsay
dracklen
lol Ramsey can do this as well it just doesn’t make as good a television drama ;)
clonedeeznuts
For a specific American market too. Americans love a British person in power. From the nanny to the cook.
thedarkcanuck
That's why I'd rather watch the baking shows where everyone is nice to each other. I get enough toxicity at my own job, I don't need it at home too.
Efreeti
LOVE to see chefs and cooks staying on top of allergens in an order.
Detacheddavid
It's really tough to avoid cross-allergen contamination. You'll need 100% dedicated allergen-free facilities.
Efreeti
True, but not all allergies are that severe. I can get pretty fucked up by ingesting full peanuts but traces are fine.
Detacheddavid
You are lucky regarding this. Some people could die even by trace amounts of peanut, sesame, or shellfish.
Efreeti
Yes, I'm aware.
Richels
I'm retired more than a few years but I still remember the rush when it all flowed right. I'm blessed to have worked in some very nice upscale restaurants with great people.
2015Chefj
Good for you, its a long haul but worth it. I'm in my early retirement working my own place, with my wife and usually just us, but got the boys back this summer and maybe the oldest wants to stay and take over....in this industry there is always a surprise
Dracology
oh for real. Watching this made me kinda wistful because it really does feel amazing. Its also demanding and sadly sometimes the time comes when you just can't keep up anymore.
TryHardEggplant
Or the times when it was hell because of no-shows and last minute sick call-outs. I remember times I worked lunch with only a single front-of-house worker and only myself in the kitchen.
shushilly
Yeah that video just gave me the feeling of being in the weeds.
adamlstf9
When it’s bad it’s bad but when it sings I’ve never heard a more glorious symphony.
BananaForScaIe
Haaaave ya met Ted?
TryHardEggplant
I miss 3 guys I used to work with. With just two of us, we could run the whole back-of-house like a well-oiled machine. Sometimes I miss working with them, but it might be rose-tinted glasses at this point. The drug and alcohol abuse, inhuman long hours, and kitchen injuries were more common than I’d like. I made it to manager and had to kick out some guys for being high or drunk on the clock.