Mailea Weger

Before Paris, I had been working in fashion for a decade and needed a change. So I liquidated my life and bought a one-way ticket to Europe. After spending some time in Barcelona, I eventually found my way to that fantastic kitchen in Paris.

I am confident in my ability to train new employees, so sometimes the lack of hands-on experience can be overlooked in a candidate who is eager to learn.

I think it's essential for businesses to respect the work/life balance and allow you to be away from work when you aren't at work. You need to be able to unwind and relax, so you return rested and happy.

I always want an herbaceous and acidic top note.

My way of paying those mentors back is to pay it forward by nurturing and advancing my employees' careers. I always try to promote my employees to a management role, rather than hiring someone from outside the organization.