Simple as it may seem, being a Chef, at least a professional chef is alot more than most people realize. You are ultimately a business accountant who lives in a practical, hands on real world environment. What does that mean. It means you are the bottom liner, the top liner, and do what it takes to keep both in line. You got to listen to what is needed and think of how to achieve this.
So lets discuss what makes a great Chef. Is it the cooking? Is it being creative spirit? Is it being a kitchen leader? Just what is it? Well, it
is all of the above. And simply put, it is the ability to lead and direct in such a way as to obtain the willing cooperation, respect, loyalty and execution of your team players technical and tactical skills to effectively run a smooth flowing, food service operation. A mouthful, right? Right!
This is it. Simple as that. Great cooks are a dime a dozen. Great leaders are maybe a little more scarce and even great managers are certainly not lacking. It is the ability to put it all together and get the team to do it. Simple as that-TEAM WORK. If you don't get it, you will probably never get it. Every great Chef has a team following. Almost reminds me of a great saying; It is not how much that you love others that count, but how much you are loved by others that matters....
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