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Ryan Pfeiffer
Former Owner, Culinary Director | Big Kids, 16 on Center
Experience
2008 - 2010
Sous Chef
Brothers RestaurantLos Olivos, CA
Education
Advice from Ryan Pfeiffer
Quotes about career path, skills, and teamwork from an industry leader.
The most important piece of advice I got from a previous chef is that when you are at your most busy, you should be moving slower rather than faster.
It took me a few years to realize the sentiment behind this saying, but it rings true with me now more than ever.
I spend a lot of time with my wife and our dogs when I am not working.
I take solace in spending time with family.
When I’m hiring, I think the best tool that a cook can bring is an open mind.
In all honesty I don’t care about where you worked before, if you are open to learning, I consider this most important.
I keep my team inspired by being open and honest.
Everyone has the chance to learn what they want in their time here, not that I know very much, but I am willing to learn with them.
Giving people autonomy I feel is the healthiest way to create a good work environment.
When someone can take credit for their own work, they are more proud than if they were just doing a task for someone else.
The restaurant community is what inspires me to stay in the industry.
There is a palpable sense of camaraderie in the Chicago food scene.
I find a lot of inspiration from friends.
I have had the privilege to meet some very talented people in my career. Everyone can learn from each other, and I feel very fortunate to be surrounded by such talented company.
I continue to educate myself by listening to my staff.
They all know more than me.
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