F & B : LIFE IN THE KITCHEN
GOOD ADVICE Surviving life in the kitchen isn ’ t always easy .
Here ’ s what some top hotel chefs identify as the keys to their success :
“ Don ’ t be afraid to say you don ’ t have the answer .”
– JEAN-FRANCOIS FORTIN , FAIRMONT LE CHÂTEAU MONTEBELLO
“ Do more than what is expected of your current position . If you want to be the sous chef , act as if you already are .” – JEFFREY RUSSELL , SANDERLING RESORT
“ Keep an open mind and be respectful of everyone around you .”
– DOUGLAS PAINE , HOTEL VERMONT
“ Today ’ s chef needs to be well versed in a lot of areas — not just cooking .”
– JULIA BRANDT , MILLENNIUM BOSTONIAN HOTEL
“ Stay humble . Humility will take young chefs a long way in their careers , especially in the hotel business .” – BILL ROTHWELL , TOWSON UNIVERSITY MARRIOTT CONFERENCE HOTEL
“ Work in as many facets of the industry as you can , figure out what you like and then stick with that to build up your resume .”
– MARC THERRIEN , OMNI LA COSTA RESORT & SPA
“ Get a mentor . Pinpoint what you want to get out of the industry , then learn from as many people as you can and experience as much as possible .”– DEAN CREWS , THE CHARING CROSS HOTEL
“ Determination is what will get you through . If you want it , work hard for it and claim it .”
– RENZO ALCANTARA , HILTON LIMAMIRAFLORES
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