We Need Help

Haven't blogged much lately because first we've been out of town, then playing catch-up from the accumulation of things and then because we've been unseasonably busy. Or so it seems. The numbers actually seem consistent with previous years.

One thing is for sure. I've got to find some other people for the kitchen soon. One pantry person is leaving in a week with no replacement in sight. My star line cook has been doing a really great job lately. I think he got the word from his cousin who works part time for us that the main reason he doesn't have the sous job is because his English skills aren't quite there. When I promoted him to cook a few years ago we agreed he would learn English as part of his end of the bargain. He understands quite a bit but is painfully shy about speaking. I am no help either as I continue to speak to him in my fractured Spanglish.

So I'm still in a bind. Small town, no cooks. No housing so bringing outsiders is difficult. Tried to post listings with my alma mater, CCA and didn't hear from the placement person until after we returned and couldn't call back until today which I will do after blogging.

We are known to some as the neighborhood restaurant that overachieves. This is more true today than a few years ago. The desserts particularly have become much more lavish, which on the whole is a good thing but almost getting to the point of needing a dedicated pastry assistant.

So all you cooks who are dying to move to the country and want to work somewhere where you will learn everything you wanted to know about all aspects of cooking, send an  email ngaudi@yahoo.com . I'll put a hut in my backyard.

Comments

[crystal]

i need to know about things we need to open a restaurant????

[haddock]

First and foremost if you've never worked in a restaurant don't open one. If you have a desire to open a place get a job in a good restaurant and work there at least a year before going ANY further.