A Day With the Chef de Cuisine at a Top NYC Restaurant | On the Line | Bon Appétit

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  • Опубліковано 5 гру 2022
  • "I want to make sure I'm being a proper leader for them." Juliana Latif, Chef de Cuisine at the Eastern Mediterranean restaurant Zou Zou's, walks us through a typical day at the New York City eatery. Juliana starts off laying out her kitchen prep process (and watch as she demonstrates how she fillets fluke), moves on to lunch and dinner service, and breaks down how she takes inventory.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 315

  • @pjacobsen1000
    @pjacobsen1000 Рік тому +1773

    Professional, no drama, no panic, confident, calm, clear orders, completely in control. No wonder she is the boss.

    • @theprousteffect9717
      @theprousteffect9717 Рік тому +26

      I thought head chefs were supposed to scream and throw hot food at their kitchen staff.

    • @pjacobsen1000
      @pjacobsen1000 Рік тому +60

      @@theprousteffect9717 Only if the lamb sauce is not ready.

    • @OriginalEric
      @OriginalEric Рік тому +25

      @@pjacobsen1000 or the staff are donkeys

    • @brianfoster3651
      @brianfoster3651 Рік тому +2

      @@theprousteffect9717❤😅

    • @brianfoster3651
      @brianfoster3651 Рік тому +2

      @@OriginalEric 1:00 months later I’m not even sure if I’ll be back to normal in time for being 🫀🫁🫁👀👣👁️🦶📛🫁

  • @MARISHKALIS
    @MARISHKALIS Рік тому +1045

    I love her energy, her confidence, her assertiveness and the way she treats the staff. ❤

    • @sovereignyx3158
      @sovereignyx3158 Рік тому +6

      By wearing no hat and calling everyone by their first names while she wants to get called chef? 😅 I don‘t know if I want to agree with that.

    • @chocolatesouljah
      @chocolatesouljah Рік тому +18

      I agree. I found her presence reassuring and unpretentious, yet no-nonsense at the same time, clearly in charge.

    • @torontoenvironment9899
      @torontoenvironment9899 Рік тому

      @@sovereignyx3158 Head Chefs at the best restaurants in the world do not wear "hats" or any sort of headwear. If you could afford to know that you wouldn't sound so stupid.

    • @sovereignyx3158
      @sovereignyx3158 Рік тому

      @@torontoenvironment9899 That's right, but if the head chef doesn't wear headwear, then the staff shouldn't have to either.

    • @torontoenvironment9899
      @torontoenvironment9899 Рік тому +1

      @@sovereignyx3158 "shouldn't have to" is up to ownership, you're broke stop batching and go be a man

  • @skrwdUNi
    @skrwdUNi Рік тому +566

    The new kids coming up in the industry are setting standards that very few places can meet!! Love to see it, amazing energy ❤

    • @doubledutchclutch
      @doubledutchclutch Рік тому +10

      Truly. The more and more chefs I see treating their staff like this, the more eager I become to jump ship to join one of their teams. I appreciate the exposure Bon Appetit.

    • @irischamlin3720
      @irischamlin3720 Місяць тому

      ​@@doubledutchclutch❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sanchom5905
    @sanchom5905 Рік тому +368

    Wow blown away by Chef Juliana Latif! She runs her kitchen in such a calm and constructive manner… very impressive

    • @bruisersdilemma354
      @bruisersdilemma354 Рік тому

      bot

    • @prairiephan
      @prairiephan Рік тому +1

      You mean slow and in the way

    • @christian-uh8vh
      @christian-uh8vh Рік тому

      It won't be that easy when you call the dockets, cook and plate up those dishes for those dockets, and for 400 plus ala carte

    • @essendossev362
      @essendossev362 Рік тому +4

      Most of all I'm impressed by how well she trains her staff, in a constructive manner as you said, giving them a strong set of skills for the long term so that they're in the best possible position to do their job and so she doesn't end up overly stressed trying to manage everything. Ex, they have a term for if the cooks forget or loose track of what dishes they need to be preparing, but she also clearly has passed onto them the skills for how to manage their orders (pulling out the plate for the order when they get it) so that it doesn't need to be called a lot. It's there if they need it to fall back on, but she makes sure they won't need to most of the time.

  • @finn215
    @finn215 Рік тому +37

    The smiles on all of the cooks faces when she says good job are all to real, you know its a good workplace when she gets those reactions

  • @redchew8847
    @redchew8847 Рік тому +97

    She is making it look so easy for an insanely stressful job that’s a lot of responsibility and pressure that takes a certain person to manage, I did her job in a place not even half the size of this and had multiple breakdowns

  • @kellydiaz7154
    @kellydiaz7154 Рік тому +86

    She needs to manage every restaurant. I’m eating wherever she’s at. Such great confidence and knowledge in what she is doing. Definitely can see her passion for food.

    • @doubledutchclutch
      @doubledutchclutch Рік тому +1

      Yes, I agree. I loved how much pride she took in passing on her knowledge and communicating respectfully with her employees. That's how a real chef acts.

    • @mauz791
      @mauz791 10 місяців тому

      ​@@doubledutchclutchthe tasting of the dips part was incredible. She knows exactly what it's supposed to taste like, and she's teaching her colleagues so they can learn too. It's wonderful

  • @odettec3518
    @odettec3518 Рік тому +94

    She’s a natural born leader and amazing host! Absolutely a delight to watch and I’m going to visit the restaurant when I’m next in NYC!

  • @1yamawai1
    @1yamawai1 Рік тому +148

    I hope she is this way naturally and not just because it’s a video. The smiles on faces when she praises are priceless.❤❤❤

    • @user-on3oz3ug9b
      @user-on3oz3ug9b Рік тому +50

      Shes my aunt and she is amazing. ❤

    • @1yamawai1
      @1yamawai1 Рік тому +9

      @@user-on3oz3ug9b so happy to see this!! genuinely touched by this. thank you. please pass my best regards the next time you see her.

    • @georgeinfante8436
      @georgeinfante8436 Рік тому +46

      She is naturally like this , I’ve worked under her and she has the up most respect for herself and staff . Never frowned upon anyone . Very uplifting energy .

    • @1yamawai1
      @1yamawai1 Рік тому +4

      Fantastic! Happy to see this.

    • @schriemontague1970
      @schriemontague1970 Рік тому +11

      I worked with and she was always upbeat.

  • @daimaoza832
    @daimaoza832 Рік тому +27

    Imma be honest I worked in professional fine dining kitchens she wanted to flex her clean walk in 💀😂 love it

  • @MrZane777
    @MrZane777 Рік тому +151

    Please keep this series and build on it, seeing passionate people in their day to day is amazing and super inspiring! Awesome video, with a great CDC and great staff.

  • @eugob90
    @eugob90 Рік тому +12

    I love the fact that she acts so natural! Im sure that kitchen staff feels appreciated. Kitchen looks very clean and organized.

  • @thesingh3323
    @thesingh3323 Рік тому +210

    This is my favorite series! please keep doing these BA I love seeing these passionate people talk us through their workday

  • @GaetanLloyd
    @GaetanLloyd Рік тому +40

    this is one of my favorite series in the entirety of UA-cam. I hope people watch these videos and realize how much it takes for a restaurant to run smoothly. Major props. Not an easy job!

  • @willcookmakeup
    @willcookmakeup Рік тому +77

    I always wonder how much these episodes impact their sales. That fluke looked amazing and I'm sure I'm not the only one who thought so. I'd imagine they're now having to order more after New Yorkers start watching this episode

  • @NYCLight
    @NYCLight Рік тому +38

    She is absolutely FABULOUS!! Been to Zou Zou a few times for lunch service. It hit all the marks on my palette 😋

  • @camalw7742
    @camalw7742 Рік тому +9

    Her energy is beyond beautiful omg , she has such a calm aura and appreciates her entire team ❤️

  • @lowqualityguitarvideos
    @lowqualityguitarvideos Рік тому +27

    Such a natural in front of the camera and has such a great sense of leadership; which the team seems to generally enjoy.

  • @markrose1237
    @markrose1237 Рік тому +24

    Blown away by how talented these chefs are these days

  • @matissta
    @matissta Рік тому +88

    Like, Wow. Thank you Juliana! That was simply captivating! So much to react to, the menu - your food, operational processes, your management style...just outstanding

  • @surfcoach
    @surfcoach Рік тому +19

    I have no idea who this woman is but it looks like she has a stellar team that loves her 🥰

  • @sarahwotaszak563
    @sarahwotaszak563 Рік тому +10

    Juliana seems like a dream boss! So knowledgeable and happy to teach others, but also gentle and kind about mistakes when they happen. On top of that just seems so calm which is key when managing a team in a high environment. Loved this video and wishing Juliana and the restaurant continued success!❤️

  • @sethsoderman2731
    @sethsoderman2731 Рік тому +21

    This becoming the line Chef mine cook is becoming one of my favorite shows to watch always like to see all the amazing chefs around the world

  • @livalittle13
    @livalittle13 Рік тому +13

    I love her... professional... to the point... straight forward leadership... yaaaaas girl yas

    • @Amosgreyy1
      @Amosgreyy1 Рік тому

      Hey beautiful 💗💗
      how are you doing ??

  • @Francoberry
    @Francoberry Рік тому +31

    *this* is a seriously impressive place.
    Some of the restaurants on this segment have been pretty pretentious and overly fussy. This really shows some amazingly simple as well as and technical and beautifully presented dishes.
    Looks like a fantastic team, beautiful location and unique food.

  • @Spimothy
    @Spimothy Рік тому +5

    The smiles on the staffs face lets me know shes treating them well.

  • @allthingsgumball
    @allthingsgumball Рік тому +10

    I've worked in so many restaurants. If they all could be this laid back that would be wonderful.

  • @kimberlyjackson8064
    @kimberlyjackson8064 Рік тому +5

    It looks like she takes care of her team. I’m seeing a shift in the industry and I love it. I said that if I returned to restaurants or opened my own establishment, I would be the change I want to see. That I wish I had. Kudos to her! I hope this continues.

  • @katelovell625
    @katelovell625 Рік тому +8

    If only more people were like her. The world would actually be a good place

  • @4nn13h7
    @4nn13h7 Рік тому +5

    Perfect example of someone who probably didn’t originally picture themselves as a manager but clearly grew wonderfully into the role.

  • @SebastianEmmeluth
    @SebastianEmmeluth Рік тому +2

    That person knows her job. So comforting listening to her

  • @kluger2222
    @kluger2222 Рік тому +4

    Her aura is so calm 😊

  • @unruly_ronin
    @unruly_ronin Місяць тому

    This lady is dedicated to her craft with a perfect mastery of what she's doing. Always great to see.

  • @stefnstef_
    @stefnstef_ Рік тому +6

    This was so enjoyable. You can tell the staff respect her and their craft. Would love to eat here someday!

  • @steph921
    @steph921 Рік тому +20

    I freaking love Zou Zou's. Those lamb chops & the dips are to die for. Absolutely love the spotlight on this women led restaurant & team! 💖

  • @daywithmei
    @daywithmei Рік тому +11

    Please keep producing this series! Love the look at diverse roles within the restaurant operation.

  • @lauramaze5354
    @lauramaze5354 Рік тому +16

    I love CDC Juliana! She's calm, organized, respectful, talented, shares her knowledge and talent. I could go on and on! This series is probably my favorite, please keep them coming.

    • @Shinkajo
      @Shinkajo Рік тому

      You women sure seem to like to compliment eachother with the most banal things. You're describing a normal person in her position

    • @ghostgirl6970
      @ghostgirl6970 Рік тому +1

      She's even teaching US. So amazing.

    • @Shinkajo
      @Shinkajo Рік тому

      @@ghostgirl6970 and it continues

  • @neelchoudhary8432
    @neelchoudhary8432 Рік тому +7

    This was such a good in depth look into their kitchen and service omg

  • @theherd5830
    @theherd5830 Рік тому +3

    Amazing. She must feel great at the end of the day. Knowing your job and doing it extremely well is so rewarding.

  • @brittanyravi5388
    @brittanyravi5388 Рік тому +3

    This was FASCINATING! Such a help too for people looking at different career options. Props to Chef Juliana and the rest of that amazing crew

  • @asherrfacee
    @asherrfacee Рік тому +29

    She’s a boss and the food looks incredible. Thanks for sharing

  • @betsylindsay8480
    @betsylindsay8480 Рік тому +25

    Wonderfully informative, well done, series. Can’t get enough of this.

  • @TashJansson
    @TashJansson Рік тому +3

    wow, she seems so thoughtful, calm and confident ❤

  • @primrosed2338
    @primrosed2338 Рік тому +3

    What a well oiled machine, right down to inventory management. Their food costs must be well managed. Love that!

  • @noyasaur
    @noyasaur Рік тому +30

    I love these On The Line episodes. ❤

  • @jeromerjacildo
    @jeromerjacildo 13 днів тому

    So many more people working in the background. I enjoyed watching this so much. Thank you and Kudos to you, chef!

  • @User2rd
    @User2rd Рік тому +1

    What an absolute legend! Wonderfully professional and confidently calm. Must be a great teacher!

  • @rosastratton4169
    @rosastratton4169 Рік тому +1

    I had a wonderful time following you around Chef. What a beautiful personality you have!
    My favorite part was when you said : cool, calm and collect! ❤️

  • @MaddieYchama
    @MaddieYchama Рік тому +2

    Love how she's teaching along every step of the way

  • @TheMattwasherein1992
    @TheMattwasherein1992 Рік тому +5

    i finished the entire video thinking I was watching eater and this was a new show. looked in the comments and its bon appetit! great vid guys well done!

  • @EG-og5sn
    @EG-og5sn Рік тому +2

    Lol, the VIP guest ticket at 10:40 is Frank Carone, Eric Adams' former chief of staff with sketchy past business dealings

  • @riasas27
    @riasas27 Рік тому +3

    She is so professional 👏 , hats off Chef Latif! 👩‍🍳you did a great job 😇

  • @badassmillz_
    @badassmillz_ Рік тому +5

    Zou Zou is now on my go-to list! Yummmm. Love this series

  • @SeanDaNerd
    @SeanDaNerd Рік тому +5

    She seems cool. Super organized too. I inspect restaurants and other food service businesses, she runs an organized operation and she seems to do it while getting along well with the staff. I’d love to try that place if I’m ever in NY

  • @cjb336
    @cjb336 Рік тому +2

    What a spectacular human being. Please raise more like them.

  • @zoeg5451
    @zoeg5451 Рік тому +8

    Absolutely love this series

  • @Lee-eo2by
    @Lee-eo2by Рік тому +4

    Always amazing to see people in their element, its really attractive.

  • @appalachianfamilyrecipes4647
    @appalachianfamilyrecipes4647 Рік тому +4

    I absolutely loved the level of organization and calm control over the environment. This chef is amazing :)

    • @prairiephan
      @prairiephan Рік тому

      That's because the executive chef and sous chef are holding it down. Most restaurants don't have a chef de cuisine position because it's useless. She's just walking around all day.

    • @Amosgreyy1
      @Amosgreyy1 Рік тому

      Hey beautiful 💗💗
      how are you doing ??

  • @uhpenyen4291
    @uhpenyen4291 Рік тому +8

    I love these kind of videos! I hate cooking but I love going out!

  • @mrki731
    @mrki731 Рік тому +4

    Looks so good and love how she trains her staff. I want to go eat there!!

  • @antoneyquiah6746
    @antoneyquiah6746 Рік тому +1

    delightful video, i loved seeing the inventory! makes me want to start stocking my fridge and cooking

  • @phillipa224
    @phillipa224 Рік тому +4

    Really enjoyed this. Do more. Straightforward. Super pro.
    Make more of these.

  • @bjarkibirgisson655
    @bjarkibirgisson655 Рік тому +1

    That whipped aquafata was so cool!

  • @sashacali2425
    @sashacali2425 Рік тому +5

    Chef I want to grow up to be you... I am so in awe of how perfectly you seem to run your BOH. Bravo❤️

  • @JPzizou
    @JPzizou Рік тому +3

    Wow she seems like a great leader and defo would inspire people around her

  • @VeeLondon1449
    @VeeLondon1449 Рік тому +14

    ♥️ Juliana has a phenomenal passionate vibe. And the food looks delicious & amazing.

  • @mrki731
    @mrki731 Рік тому +8

    She's so valuable. Hope they are paying her well!!

  • @julietetlours
    @julietetlours 9 місяців тому

    love her energy! such a great video!

  • @jimster7645
    @jimster7645 Рік тому +2

    can you please make more of this series . love it

  • @Luna.3.3.3
    @Luna.3.3.3 Рік тому

    Chef Latif is awesome. I love seeing there's quite a few ladies in the kitchen 😊

  • @catalhuyuk7
    @catalhuyuk7 Рік тому +4

    Seems so calm and clean. Impressive!

  • @milly-rock6735
    @milly-rock6735 Рік тому +8

    I would love to have such a calm CDC that actually enjoys teaching others

  • @stellaproductions1493
    @stellaproductions1493 Рік тому

    This head chef rocks!! I learned so much! Thanks for the tour chef!

  • @MarcPhillips817
    @MarcPhillips817 Рік тому +7

    One of my friends dined at Zou Zou and recommended it. Now I really need to check it out!

  • @ryannovel8892
    @ryannovel8892 Рік тому +4

    yoo give her own show!!!!
    or maybe just put her in one of the segment every onve in a while

  • @MeandYouHello
    @MeandYouHello Рік тому +11

    Thanks for sharing I enjoy these types of videos

  • @Kate-pz8ym
    @Kate-pz8ym Рік тому

    Inspirational. Love her. Definitely want to incorporate her kind of energy in my kitchen presence ❤️‍🔥

  • @bernoldychrispin1275
    @bernoldychrispin1275 10 місяців тому

    Love what you guys are doing at restaurant zou zous chef de cuisine Juliana Latif is amazing

  • @shannonvillalobos3292
    @shannonvillalobos3292 Рік тому +7

    Please make an episode showcasing a pastry chef! I need a role model!

  • @jackiem9267
    @jackiem9267 Рік тому +1

    I love the education!! And so happy to educate too

  • @missjelisa
    @missjelisa Рік тому +2

    Wow, she's amazing! This was so cool to watch.

  • @PVL14
    @PVL14 Рік тому +2

    She’s AMAZING!!! Can’t wait to go!

  • @sobepam
    @sobepam Рік тому +3

    Next time I'm up in NYC I might need to check this restaurant out but really any of the restaurants that have been on this series I need to check out.

    • @Amosgreyy1
      @Amosgreyy1 Рік тому

      Hey beautiful 💗💗
      how are you doing ??

  • @TheDoctorinspector
    @TheDoctorinspector Рік тому +7

    I wanted to keep going with this one. All the way to the after service smoke out back. She was amazing.

  • @philiq18
    @philiq18 Рік тому +2

    Nice insider look. She comes across as a really good leader. Kudos.

  • @btjohne
    @btjohne Рік тому +2

    I enjoyed watching Juliana, she’s A Real Pro. Now I have to go to Zou Zou & taste the dip tower!

  • @mn8522
    @mn8522 Рік тому +4

    I think you’re an amazing chef and person. I bet your back story would also be amazing and inspirational!

    • @prairiephan
      @prairiephan Рік тому

      Why do you think she's an amazing chef? It's not her menu and all her job requires is the stuff the sous and executive don't want to do.

  • @marcmcdermott6120
    @marcmcdermott6120 9 місяців тому

    She’s such a boss! So warm too! Bookmarking this restaurant

  • @marleymcdermott1065
    @marleymcdermott1065 Рік тому +7

    Holy Moly, that food looks amazing 🤤

  • @yellowbird30
    @yellowbird30 Рік тому +1

    Great episode! She’s wonderful!

  • @stefandreher7096
    @stefandreher7096 Рік тому +1

    im with you! big inspiration, great managing style!

  • @jasN86
    @jasN86 Рік тому +1

    What an amazing episode!

  • @mikem314
    @mikem314 Рік тому +1

    This Chef is brilliant! Wow

  • @heidisawyer5600
    @heidisawyer5600 Рік тому +1

    Love love love her!

  • @mms4520
    @mms4520 Рік тому +1

    No one has pointed out how Juliana throws her sous-chef right under the bus! Poor thing looks so pissed. When the camera comes back on her later she looks so rigid and embarrassed.
    Girl, if you're reading this, you did a perfect job! She just needed something to say for the camera.

  • @coljar100
    @coljar100 Рік тому +2

    wow what you do for your team, and how you do it... epic... great style... but hey that is one stressful job , but you'd never know .... love your style

  • @georgemullens
    @georgemullens Рік тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful, if I ever go to NYC I hope to visit!

  • @jackwitcombe765
    @jackwitcombe765 Рік тому +1

    I’m a good line cook went to culinary school think I have descent knowledge and talent… these people are artists delicious. I hope I’m able to and try this place one day.

  • @palepa15
    @palepa15 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video and to the chef. Just a great video.

  • @beetroot48
    @beetroot48 5 місяців тому

    Awesome CDC! Food looks amazing. I’d love to try this restaurant next time I’m in NY 🎉❤🗽