Here are 14 tips from Anthony Bourdain’s book Kitchen Confidential, an autobiographical, behind the scenes expose into the semi-depraved world of food service.
They are arranged in the book as pieces of advice for the wanna-be professional cook or chef.
I think they apply to much more than that.
1 – “Be fully committed.”
2 – “Learn Spanish!”
3 – “Don’t steal.”
4 – “Always be on time.”
5 – “Never make excuses or blame others.”
6 – “Never call in sick.”
7 – “Lazy, sloppy and slow are bad.”
8 – “Be prepared to witness every variety of human folly and injustice.”
9 – “Assume the worst.”
10 – “Try not to lie.”
11 – “Avoid restaurants where the owner’s name is over the door.”
12 – “Think about that resume!”
13 – “Read!”
14 – “Have a sense of humor about things.”
I love you.
— Dad