leadership
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CHOOSE TO BE GREAT
When you walk into your kitchen today, what do you see? When you watch finished plates slide down the pass ready for service, what do you see? When you walk through the dining room and observe service and interactions between staff and guests, what do you see? When you look in a mirror and assess… Continue reading
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KITCHEN GROUPISM VS. TEAM
We all remember them from high school days – those cliques of conformity based on a desire to “fit in” – right? The cool people with whom you would do or say anything just to be accepted. Be mean, hurtful, condescending, inappropriate, harsh, insubordinate, tasteless, or gross just to be a member of something even… Continue reading
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KITCHEN RESPECT
Yes, I have been preaching the need for change in restaurants. Changing how we view our concepts, menus, pricing structure, our staff, marketing, and the list goes on has never been more critical. Change, however, does not infer that we need to abandon the core principles of our profession and how we view the process… Continue reading
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OUR DAILY BREATH: LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP
There has never been a more important time for leadership – not the job title – the act of leadership and the positive actions of those who rise to the occasion. It is human nature for the vast majority of people to look to a person or persons to show the way, to set the… Continue reading
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CHEFS- ELEVEN STEPS TO GREATNESS
There are chefs and there are chefs. Some hold the title while others have earned the title. So what is the difference? I have always been blessed to count a significant number of true chefs as friends. These are people who everyday exemplify what it means to be great at what they do. Now, by… Continue reading
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HOW TO FAIL AS A BUSINESS LEADER
It occurred to me this morning that my blog posts are always directed at ways to enjoy success. In fairness to the other side, I thought that I would outline the quick and easy steps that lead to business failure. After all, I want to be an unbiased equal opportunity writer. HOW TO FAIL AS… Continue reading
About Me
PAUL SORGULE is a seasoned chef, culinary educator, established author, and industry consultant. These are his stories of cooks, chefs, and the environment of the professional kitchen.