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