We sit down with Adam, a former chef, and culinary hobbyist. You can find him on FB

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:35 Leaving Arcadia

01:33 Starting at a Two-Star Restaurant

03:24 The Process of Making Bread

04:23 Baking in a Grocery Store

05:23 The Love of Baking

06:19 Career Growth and Work Ethic

07:32 Funny Stories of Calling Off

08:00 Working Through Sickness

09:24 The Importance of Teamwork

10:37 The Challenges of Working in a Restaurant

11:04 The Benefits of Working in a Restaurant

13:01 The French Brigade Style of Kitchen

14:26 Ticket Management and KDU Screens

19:04 Ticket Times and Efficiency

20:35 Micromanagement and Procedures

23:11 Workplace Relationships and Sexual Harassment

29:59 The Fun and Camaraderie in the Kitchen

34:06 Incidents of Inappropriate Relationships

35:26 Issues with Management

36:29 Unreliable GMs

37:24 GM Sleeping on the Job

38:18 GM Stealing Tips

38:37 Alleged Robbery by Former GM

39:07 Lack of Accountability in Restaurants

39:20 Drug Use in Restaurants

40:10 Addressing PDA in the Workplace

40:37 Taking Action Against Inappropriate Behavior

41:11 The Importance of Addressing Sexual Harassment

41:39 Lawlessness in Restaurants

42:05 Charity for Restaurant Workers

43:04 Personal Experience with Addiction

44:29 The Link Between Addiction and Restaurant Industry

45:58 Creating a Supportive Environment

46:53 The Importance of Changing the Environment

48:42 The Need for Proactive Changes

49:37 The Difficulty of Overcoming Addiction

50:57 The Role of Therapy in Overcoming Addiction

53:57 The Limitations of Child Therapy

57:00 The Power of Suggestion in Therapy

58:47 The Importance of Staying Busy

01:00:36 The Charity Fundraiser

01:06:39 Creating Memorable Experiences in Fine Dining

01:08:05 The Challenges of Charitable Giving

01:11:15 Providing Sustainable Solutions

01:12:06 Solving Inner City Problems

01:13:30 Creating Opportunities for Change

01:14:57 Changing Mindsets and Environments

01:16:12 The Importance of Saying No

01:17:31 Understanding the Impact of Choices

01:18:28 The Power of Small Goals

01:20:15 The Effects of Unhealthy Habits

01:21:11 The Importance of Mobility and Health

01:22:00 The Impact of Health on Relationships

01:23:23 The Influence of Advertising on Food Choices

01:24:46 The Evolution of Processed Foods

01:25:44 The Connection Between Health and Relationships

01:26:39 The Role of Parenting in Food Choices

01:28:41 The Importance of Open-Mindedness

01:31:14 Setting Small Goals for Success

01:33:38 The Impact of the Gym on Habits and Choices

01:35:29 The Power of Small Victories

01:38:47 Engaging in Conversations with Different Perspectives

01:43:35 The Importance of Open-Mindedness in Political Discussions