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Chris Flint
Culinary Director | Call Again Hospitality
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Advice from Chris Flint
Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
I found out the hard way that honesty and trust in the kitchen are integral.
I once lied about something that was over seasoned. The Chef saw right through me and the look of disappointment on his face crushed me.
What I took from my first job was an ability to manage expectations.
The road to becoming a chef is not easy, if you don’t really love it, you’re going to really hate it.
The two best pieces of advice I have ever received are, “The love you give is the love you get”, from Cesar Ramirez, and “To cook amazing food, you need to cook with your heart before you cook from your head”, from Daniel Humm.
What keeps me constantly inspired and motivated is being part of an amazing team that is always pushing each other to be the best.
Find solace in a great mentor and work for them for several years.
Learn as much as possible from them. If you can’t find a mentor, you’re not looking hard enough.
Cesar Ramirez taught me how to be a great cook; fundamentals, seasoning and basic techniques.
Cook from your gut, use your palate, build your memory.
Daniel Humm taught me organization, discipline, the importance of seasoning with acid, and showed me how to be a great leader.
Stick it out and have some patience.
It’s good to find a place to put your roots down. Find a good company with a good culture and give it your all. If you give yourself fully to that restaurant and that team, you’re going to get a lot more in return.
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