Become the person who would attract the results you seek – Jim Cathcart Something to think about as your thoughts turn to 2018 and what you want from it. Never wait for the perfect conditions or to get your result, chef. Be
What you want to be tomorrow
You know how they say, “what you want to be tomorrow, you’ve got to be today”? If you want to someday lead a kitchen, are you doing all the things that a leader does: building relationships, helping everyone get to the finish line,
Be kind
Sometimes, it juts gets to you no matter how positive and motivated you try to keep yourself. You feel disjointed from the spirit that gets you through the busy Christmas season. It happens, even though you don’t want to go against
Dealing with the negative
How do you deal with a negative situation in the midst of all the busyness this season? Whether it’s a complaint from a customer or a conflict with a colleague, you know you have to keep going, keep working. I don’t have
Nothing goes unseen
You’re locked away in the kitchen for most of December. Outside, rest of the world celebrates the end of successful year, people getting awarded and rewarded. Of course, you’re too busy and focussed to wait around for acknowledgement. But know
Make a difference
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.