Restaurant Punk

Seniority vs. Authority: Raising The Expectations While Respecting Your Elders


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As a young, up-and-coming chef, how can you respect the line cook who has been slinging orders at the same establishment for 20 years while implementing new ideas and proper techniques? As he prepares to open his first restaurant, Chef Chinito is joining Yianni and Nikos to discuss the dynamics that come into play when you put two people in a room: one with greater authority and one with greater seniority. Questions on this week’s episode include:

  •  Do you need to go to college to become a restaurant owner?
  • How can you show your elders respect when your skillset is greater than theirs?
  • What is the best way to create harmony between long-time employees and new hires who are experts?
  • Are most chefs narcissists?
  • What are your thoughts on kitchen-focused movies and TV shows like The Meal, The Bear, or Burnt?
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Restaurant PunkBy Kara Restaurant Group