success
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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… Continue reading
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WHY NOT BE EXCEPTIONAL
It’s a choice that we all have. A daily fork in the road to choose being great or mediocre, being average or noteworthy, world-class, or just getting by. Which will you choose? Yes, choose is the defining word. We all… Continue reading
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PULL OUT ALL THE STOPS IN 2024
Well, 2023 is done – close the books. A new year is upon us and it’s not too early to decide how you’re going to approach it. Will you focus on getting by, sticking to your routines, trying not to… Continue reading
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THE PATH TO EXCELLENCE – SO INSPIRING
What term or phrase best describes those who are on the path of excellence: unrelenting, finesse, culinary pride, make a dent in the universe, pursuit of perfection, make a difference, total commitment, or focused drive? Some portray the result while… Continue reading
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COOKS: A CALL TO ARMS – DON’T SETTLE!
There exists a real dichotomy of enthusiasm towards working in the restaurant business. I realize that this may have always been present at some level, but in today’s kitchens there appears to be a polarization of those who love the… Continue reading
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TALENT, PASSION, DISCIPLINE, AND HARD WORK
If you could imagine a formula for success in any field it would certainly stem from these four factors: Talent, Passion, Discipline, and Hard Work. When all four are in place – incredible results are inevitable, but ironically talent becomes… Continue reading
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CHEFS – DON’T LET SUCCESS GET IN THE WAY OF SUCCEEDING
There is an old adage that many have relied on for generations: “If it isn’t broke – don’t fix it.” Of course, this does seem quite logical and applicable to business and many things in life, but something has changed… 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.… Continue reading
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A LETTER TO CULINARY SCHOOL GRADUATES
First and foremost allow me to congratulate you on accomplishing a significant goal: completing your degree. Know however that this is only the beginning of your culinary education. You have chosen to pursue a career in the greatest industry on… Continue reading
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A Letter to Culinary School Graduates
First and foremost, congratulations on completing your formal education and welcome to the best industry in the world. Granted I have a certain amount of bias toward an industry that I have spent my life in, but I do truly… Continue reading
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