So for those keeping score ... I had returned to help cover at my old place of employment to cover for the sous who had taken my place when I was leaving Philly. He had been in a really bad accident and my old chef was scrambling to figure out how to get through 6 or more weeks without him. So I land in my old kitchen and plan to stay at my other job too. That being the job with the line cook who thinks that just because I verbally play along with the guys that he can take it to a physical level ... Um no! So here I am knowing that I have in income for a limited amount of time and then I need to figure it out again. I venture to Craigslist and start applying ... I don't even know all of what I am applying for since some ads are very much lacking information. After a few interviews with some very pompous males and a stage that resulted in the chef taking 2 weeks to make a determination, I am offered a position at a local neighborhood bar that wants to step up its game. I leave that interview know that I will get the call on Monday that the job is mine. I am not disappointed. NOT ONLY AM I TOLD THAT I GET TO CREATE MY OWN MENU (first ever) I AM ALSO OFFERED A REALLY NICE AMOUNT THAT I WASN'T FULLY EXPECTING.
So now here I am at the helm ... building my team of individuals. All former employees decide that they aren't suited for the new plan and leave, thankfully. Today I have finalized the menu with pricing and appearance. I have finished the final recipe that I needed to create for my items. Tomorrow I start training the crew. Friends and Family Night the 27th and go live date November 1st. I am ready for this step ... I am more than ready ... it is my time.
And with that I have chosen a young team ... a well rounded team ... a team that I know I can mentor and they will become greats because I put my passion into them.
Stay tuned.
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