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EYES WIDE OPEN, EYES WIDE SHUT
There is a real dichotomy in understanding, a gap in understanding between the employer and employee and how each views the work at hand. I’m sure it’s true in many industries, but let’s just focus on the business of restaurants. For nearly two years now I have been offering thoughts on the labor challenges that… Continue reading
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THE KING IS IN THE HOUSE
Is there any real value to nostalgia? How clear is our memory and how often do we tend to embellish on the positive and diminish the negative? Looking back can provide us with context and content for making future decisions – lessons learned and all that, or it can also help us to relish what… Continue reading
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SWING FOR THE FENCES BUT RESPECT THE FUNDAMENTALS
Look around you and try to dissect those businesses and individuals who are successful at what they do. Chances are, these are the players who refuse to lock themselves into the groove of always playing it safe. Playing conservative may win an occasional baseball or football game, but it rarely inspires the players, coaches, or… 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.