Lazy Chef and what the Sous should Do

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Permalink Reply by Edan MacQuaid on April 19, 2008 at 4:32pm

If this is truly how you feel, maybe you should look for a kitchen of your own. However, I wouldn't be so sure that you fully understand the role of the chef in the restaurant, perhaps there is more than meets the eye.

Permalink Reply by Carol Ott on April 19, 2008 at 5:56pm

Let face it people who cook all want to be rock stars. We play doctor with white coats and think we are saving the world at time.

Seriously, turn off the TV and focus more on how a real kitchen is run. Not everyone can or should be Gordon Ramsay or "Top Chef".

Permalink Reply by Edan MacQuaid on April 20, 2008 at 4:10pm

you said #1 and #2. LMAO!

Permalink Reply by Shuna fish Lydon on June 2, 2008 at 7:34pm

I hear you.
I think it depends on how long you're noticing/ feeling what you're talking about. All chefs need down time and sous chefs are great supports during those periods. A sous chef should want the chef's job, but I think said person should only take such a role when they're ready, not merely because they want it, but because they've earned it.

Sous Chef means exactly what it says it is. Second-In-Command; under.

Funny you should be thinking about this... I've just written a post/ rant on the very subject of what a sous chef is and is not. Maybe you'll have time to read it and tell me Your thoughts...

Permalink Reply by Tony on June 8, 2008 at 7:12am

As a Chef, I teach my sous and my line. My sous should be teachable and willing to do whatever it takes to learn and grow, just as I was. My sous is there for support. Not, to do my job.

Permalink Reply by Andrea on April 22, 2009 at 2:31pm

I can understand, maybe 1&2 should have a sit down and discuss the situation. Maybe 1 might be intemidated by 2 and has a fear that you are out doing them. Or 1 secretly wants to leave and 2 is actually getting some practice as to run theie own kitchen.