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Chef’s PSA
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A place where Chefs and Cooks of all levels can come together and agree that we need to raise the bar in the kitchen. Chef’s PSA is that source of information, it is the unwritten rules of the kitchen that you’re never told and also forgot to tell.
10 Career Pitfalls Chefs Should Avoid
10 Habits Holding You Back in Your Culinary Career | Chef's PSA Podcast
Join host Andre Natera in this episode of Chef's PSA podcast as he discusses 10 common habits that may be hindering your career progression in the culinary world. Andre shares his insights from over 27 years in the kitchen, addressing issues like negative attitudes, resistance to change, and poor time management, while also updating listeners on his latest projects, including his new fiction book 'Bad Cooks Everywhere' and upcoming audio books. Special guest appearances and early access to future episodes are also mentioned. Tune in to learn how to avoid these pitfalls and advance your culinary career.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:21 Sponsor Message: Old Style Sausage
00:55 Book Updates and Announcements
02:01 Podcast Format and Guest Updates
02:28 Main Topic Introduction: Career Roadblocks
03:58 Career Roadblock #1: Complaining About Your Boss
05:31 Career Roadblock #2: Not Willing to Do More
06:49 Career Roadblock #3: Having a Bad Attitude
08:11 Career Roadblock #4: Only Giving Orders
09:28 Career Roadblock #5: Resistance to Change
10:34 Career Roadblock #6: Not Being a Team Player
11:29 Career Roadblock #7: Over Reliance on Past Success
12:27 Career Roadblock #8: Ignoring the Business Side
13:14 Career Roadblock #9: Poor Time Management
14:10 Career Roadblock #10: Not Expressing Interest in Promotion
15:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Advance your culinary career with our must-read collection, including 'Culinary Leadership Fundamentals,' 'Bad Sous Good Chef,' and more. Each book is a step towards culinary excellence.
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Join host Andre Natera in this episode of Chef's PSA podcast as he discusses 10 common habits that may be hindering your career progression in the culinary world. Andre shares his insights from over 27 years in the kitchen, addressing issues like negative attitudes, resistance to change, and poor time management, while also updating listeners on his latest projects, including his new fiction book 'Bad Cooks Everywhere' and upcoming audio books. Special guest appearances and early access to future episodes are also mentioned. Tune in to learn how to avoid these pitfalls and advance your culinary career.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:21 Sponsor Message: Old Style Sausage
00:55 Book Updates and Announcements
02:01 Podcast Format and Guest Updates
02:28 Main Topic Introduction: Career Roadblocks
03:58 Career Roadblock #1: Complaining About Your Boss
05:31 Career Roadblock #2: Not Willing to Do More
06:49 Career Roadblock #3: Having a Bad Attitude
08:11 Career Roadblock #4: Only Giving Orders
09:28 Career Roadblock #5: Resistance to Change
10:34 Career Roadblock #6: Not Being a Team Player
11:29 Career Roadblock #7: Over Reliance on Past Success
12:27 Career Roadblock #8: Ignoring the Business Side
13:14 Career Roadblock #9: Poor Time Management
14:10 Career Roadblock #10: Not Expressing Interest in Promotion
15:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Go to my New Substack Here: chefspsa.substack.com/
🔗 FOOD COST ORACLE Get it here : chat.openai.com/g/g-QXwmj87P7-food-cost-oracle
📘 **GRAB YOUR FREE CULINARY GUIDES!** 📘
Elevate your culinary prowess with our FREE eBooks! While donations are welcome, they are not mandatory. Access guides on basic recipes, culinary terms, and opening a restaurant to refine your skills.
🔗 Download on Gumroad : chefspsa.gumroad.com/
📚 **ESSENTIAL READING FOR ASPIRING CHEFS** 📚
Advance your culinary career with our must-read collection, including 'Culinary Leadership Fundamentals,' 'Bad Sous Good Chef,' and more. Each book is a step towards culinary excellence.
🔗 www.chefspsa.com/books
👕 **FRESH OFF THE PRESS: CHEF’S PSA MERCH!** 👕
Upgrade your chef wardrobe with our stylish and professional merch. Perfect for the kitchen or the street!
🔗 Chef’s PSA Merch Store: shop.chefspsa.com
👨🍳 **BE A PART OF OUR CULINARY JOURNEY** 👨🍳
Adore the wisdom dished out on Chef's PSA? Support us to keep the culinary conversations and insights flowing.
🔗 Support the Podcast : podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andre-natera/support
🔔 **STAY IN THE CULINARY LOOP** 🔔
Never miss a beat from the culinary world. Subscribe, like, and hit the bell for notifications - your front-row seat to all things chef and kitchen.
🔗 **LET'S GET SOCIAL**
Join our vibrant culinary community across all platforms!
- TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@chefspsa?lang=en
• Twitter - ChefsPSA
• Instagram - chefspsa
• Facebook - profile.php?id=61550525924555
• Website - www.chefspsa.com
🎙️ **TUNE INTO THE CHEF'S PSA PODCAST** 🎙️
Your go-to audio hub for all things culinary is now streaming on Spotify!
🔗 open.spotify.com/show/6wC5UCwv9VFIR37E5XkeVO
#ChefsPSA #CulinaryExcellence #ChefLife #CookLikeAPro #CulinaryPodcast #ChefMerch #ChefBooks #CookingWisdom #KitchenLeadership
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25 minutes of mostly stating the obvious.
I love this info I'm in indianapolis and it's so many chefs with good intentions and great vision who need this video
Thank you.
My manager can’t cook… I’m doing his job in the shadows and he’s taking the credit… I give him the order, the menu, delegate the team, and put in more hours while he sits talking to the servers… that’s were he outshines me since I’m not a people’s person
Feels bad but try to think about it in another way. All the praise he might be getting from the menu is actually you. You can add all that experience to your resume and think about applying for senior roles in other kitchens
Sometimes when this happens it’s good practice and lets you know you’re ready to go out and get your own kitchen. Since you’re basically already doing it.
What’s your opinion on military cooks? If they were to leave the military with the hopes of one day becoming a chef, what kind of restaurant would you recommend them to apply?
I have worked with a lot of them. I can’t say they were all the same. But I did notice they were better in catering settings that is planned. Like in hotels or country clubs. But of course my advice is always work in kitchens that you aspire to run.
Gold mine of knowledge for a commis like me. Thank you.
Glad you find it helpful.
Don't,think you know everything
Just to add on top of showing up. Take your shit with you. I had a sit down interview, as we were talking, chef told me he had a know show that day. He “Want me to jump in chef”. Now I have a dream job 🤙🏾
Just starting listening to the pod but the audio on her mic sounds doubled
Yes, unfortunately the audio in the first 3 minutes got a bit distorted, but get better after about the 3 minute mark. Hope you can still get something from it.
@chefsPSA I’m almost done listening! Kinda just tuned it out and didn’t realize it stopped.
@@MarcusRayGonzalez Hope you enjoyed the conversation.
Ey Chef.. Blessings your way and continued success - Chef Howard
Thank you. Same to you.
great work!! I learn alot from you
Thanks! I try to incorporate some new ways to look at the same problems. So we can get better solutions.
It’s tough to choose to learn beyond when you have a bad day. Thank you Chef for sharing a great lesson.
Thank you! 🙏
Hi, I'm a cook in a brand new and clean kitchen. My kitchen manager who is my boss doesn't seem to know what he's doing or care to engage himself with his team to make sure they know what they are doing. I have 20 years on and off experience. I am having issues with my coworkers not using kitchen etiquette nor them doing their jobs. My boss isn't doing anything about it and I can't go any higher than him. I am excited to be in a brand new kitchen with everything new and clean and I want to keep it that way. It's a 50 bed Rehabilitation Hospital and we just opened and currently only have 10 patients. There are only 4 of us, 2 cooks and 2 diet aides. Out of the four of us I am the only one doing my job and can't go behind every one else to do theirs for them. It's not busy yet and there is a lot of down time. It's extremely frustrating and I really don't know what to do. It's obvious that the others don't know what they are doing and or don't care to do things correctly. Can you please give me some advice?
One thing I often say is it is better to be the worst cook in a great kitchen than the best in the worst. If the kitchen you're in is not making you better then you need to consider if it is the right place for you. If you decide to stay there, than be the good example for others to follow and hopefully they catch on. Remember it is more important that you hold yourself to high standards first.
@@chefsPSA Thank you Chef
Qué significa PSA?
Public Service Announcement
What do you think of Mexico’s Michelin stars?
I am going to talk about it with a chef in an upcoming episode.
I guess it's just hard because I know I'm doing basically everything that you're saying but not getting any recognition... I know it's just a title so should i just let it flow or let it go?
I think the first thing is speak with the person who is not giving you the recognition and ask if there is something you are not doing or need to work on. Hopefully they can have a good honest conversation and give you feedback so you can work towards the goal.
@chefsPSA it's hard because we are a short man crew at a country club who just brought someone on who does well. Also the chef doesn't seem to have time because of our shortness and I'm trying to find a right moment to talk to him without a mess of events. Rock/Hard Place
2024… and I am loving this
Thanks!
Too legit! Super excited to hear this one!
Hope you like it! I enjoyed the conversation
Houston food scene is very clicky, reminded me of a high school cheer leading squad. It also Helped Chef married into one of the wealthiest restaurant groups/families in Houston, the Pappas. He basically had the carpet rolled out for him. Talented guy, not taking away from that but there is a reason Every talented chef from another state checks out Houston then leaves just as quick, and if you don't suck Chris Shepherds Dick, your not gonna get hired by anyone lol. Houston Restaurant politics Suck lol
Thanks😊
You’re welcome
I stopped everything I was doing and sat still to listen from 46min - end. Nailed it.
Thank you! I think Aaron dropped some gems!
@@chefsPSA Happy 100, Chef Andre. Keeps getting better.
This is great.
Thank you! This was a fun one!
Hour long let’s see!
Love this info!
Much appreciated! Glad it was helpful
Good Morning Chef
Good morning
YES, WORD FOR WORD. EVERYTHING YOU SAID IS FACTS, TRUTH!!!
Thank you! 🙏
If you wait until you are not afraid to take a risk you will miss out on an opportunity to supercharge your growth. Good vid Chef.
Agreed! And thank you!
I was asked the same question during an interview "are you the best" My answer was I don't know if I'm the best but I will give you my best. I got the job .
Yes indeed!!! I love it....GREAT JOB!!! Your going to show out I guarantee!
Great response!
Splendid. Not sure how you got my daily journal but I'm glad you did. 😉
The timing of this is impeccable.
@@crayse1941 in time, on time, all the time.
@@chefsPSA Thanks, Chef. #justcook
Thank you sharing the wisdom. A few months ago, I had an opportunity to do private meal prep for 10-20 people for Bryan Johnson's Blueprint. Someone made a group chat on Twitter with interested folks, but I was not in the city at the time. I was making my way back in a few months, but didn't have my plans finalized. Anyway, I missed out on that opportunity because I didn't think I had everything together at the time. Luck is usually preparation meets opportunity. I didn't think I was prepared, but I'm not sure that mattered all that much, given the super niche clientele.
Hey do you have a website where you do 1v1 consultation
chefspsa.com under the mentoring tab.
This was a good one chef
Great podcast. I want to stage for a pastry chef. I'm glad you had this interview because it gives me some guidance on how to approach social media and my online presence. Do you mind putting the guest's socials or info in the description or a pinned comment? That will be helpful to quickly find them if I come back later.
On instagram she is cndoody_
This channel should have waaaaay more views.
I agree!
Thank you Andre! Very useful information.
You're welcome! Glad you found it useful.
Food trucks upscaling.
I married a chef. We've been together for almost 18 years and have 2 kids. There was a point in our lives when he was working so much we would go days without seeing him. Every holiday, I either got creative, changed the date, or celebrated without him. He has worked his way up and has the most flexible and forgiving schedule he has ever had, but there are still very long days occasionally. He has told many young chefs about the sacrifices his family has had to make and how hard its been on all of us. It is a truly brutal business that demands passion.
Thank you Chef.
You're welcome!
Nvm
I’m trynna be a chef I’m a cook right now but I honestly don’t like onions and any kind of vegetables besides the basics
Any tips ?
@@theglobgod3632 Make food for others, regardless of your personal tastes. Remember being a chef is about feeding other people.
How do you deal with a difficult Chef ?
Only in my mind. I will outwardly act the same regardless. In my mind bad days push me to get better. I view them as an opportunity to address a weakness or an area where I was unprepared.
@@chefsPSA thanks ! I also came to that conclusion, how should I handle it in the moment?
@@NoPlace-LikeHome stay calm. Focus. Back to what in front of you that you can control.
Emjoyed hearing about produce in seasons, and the strategy behind having these items preserved for later use. The variety of preparation options and the uses for dishes, these are the kind of reasons why I'm in the Kitchen game. A seasonal menu checkmates the guest (:
Yes Chef!
Honing my mentality for Mother's Day at the Arizona Biltmore. I may have no idea what I'm in for tomorrow, or maybe I've improved enough over the last 3 years to take it in stride.
Take it in stride! Good luck
Interesting to see the human and vulnerable side of from people who've moved up the totem and seen the undertoe.. It's a simple but complex balance of moving parts in the kitchen / homelife!
Thank you for shRingy
You're welcome!
Too legit too quit!
Its weird i joined a kitchen a couple years ago at an airport, as soon as i put on the white coat and a hat everyone refers to me as chef and im like bro i make scrambled eggs and toast and wash plates wtf do you mean 😂
Great example! Are you liking the kitchen?
@@chefsPSA it's ok, the kitchen doesn't really give a shit about the food though and it's massively overpriced for what it is because its at an airport so its hard to give a shit when I feel guilty for ripping people off. On top of that I'm vegan and we serve an awful lot of meat 🤣 I love the feeling of being in the zone and producing massive amounts of work though its a rush
I dont know why you dont have massive following on youtube. Like chef has been laying out facts and actually you have truly helped me out while ive been opening my brunch place. Thanks again chef, definitely looking forward for the chef videos. Cant wait to hear everyone else experience ls
Thank you! I am just really getting started on UA-cam. Been on Spotify for a while, but UA-cam is great so you can watch too. Glad this has helped.
So true. And well spoken.
Thanks!
Treat everyone with respect. Clean the vacuum machine after you use it. Clean the slicer. No music in the kitchen, I love music but not yours and you likely don’t like mine. No perfume and fancy nails in the kitchen. Put a hat on. Cell phones in your pocket. Wash your hands again when you come into the kitchen after using the restroom. Spend 30 minutes at the end of your shift making sure the walkin, under tables and storage areas are clean. Leave it as good as you found it.
Well said
I cannot overstate the importance of getting your dining room manager involved.. . Don't try to hide that ticket times are rising and service is backing up... let them know asap... have them start touching every table... letting people know that it's going to be a longer wait than normal... a few drinks or wine tasting (most bars can handle the additional cost if they're well managed)... can go a long way... I used to always have extra fresh baked bread or biscuits or savory muffins on hand... hey, try this complimentary bread and let us know how you like it... if people have food and drinks in front of them and a manager speaking to them they start to lose concept of time... get ahead of the problem... always be proactive instead of reactive... and yes ... as the leader... be like Fonzie... (c'mon Yolanda, what's Fonzie like? 😆) Yelling and screaming accomplishes nothing... there's a time and place for it, but not during a crazy busy service... it helps no one.... Love your podcasts and thoughts Chef😃💙
All excellent points! I used to use a red, yellow, and green light system. Greenlight is smooth service, Yellow things are on the edge of chaos, Red light is chaos and expect delays.
Good to hear what can be done in the other trenches, we can't see what's happening and FOH can't always know what the processes are on the line.