Don’t just aspire to make a living. Aspire to make a difference – Denzel Washington Those are powerful words. Maybe like me, you’ve received both messages from well-meaning parents: “get a job” and “always do the best you can.” When they
Support those who are struggling
This is particularly aimed at you if you’re leading a team: even with all that’s going on, stay vigilant to those who most need support. Kitchens don’t always allow for vulnerability, because we all tend to ‘just get on with it,
Lightness
Alongside showing up fully committed to your work this Christmas, you sometimes need to take a little step away from all the seriousness. Yes, there’s so much that still needs to be done. Yes, service is only an hour away.
Your purpose
Never underestimate the impact of even the most menial tasks on your list, chef. Even if you spend six hours everyday this season peeling apples. Because there’s a bigger purpose to everything you do. Those apples go into a dish.
Your gifts
I recently received an unfair review from a client in my part-time job. Doesn’t that hurt when you always give your best? But this time something shifted: I had finally grown tired of the pain that comes from the ‘not good enough’ judgements.