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Josiah
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How might your life change once you pursue a career in culinary industry? Is it a good change? Are there things you might have done differently? Is Life more enjoyable for you since choosing this profession?
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Steve Wang
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Hi Josiah,
In the culinary industry, only a few could be the top ones.
Majorities can only work in a hot environment and work in fast cadence.
Everyone can cook as long as they get the right receipts and tools.
So how to stand out as the top one is super challenging.
If the main reason to be in the culinary industry is passion, then you can give it a try.
If you just want a happy life, this might hinder you in the end.
Hope this advice will help you.
In the culinary industry, only a few could be the top ones.
Majorities can only work in a hot environment and work in fast cadence.
Everyone can cook as long as they get the right receipts and tools.
So how to stand out as the top one is super challenging.
If the main reason to be in the culinary industry is passion, then you can give it a try.
If you just want a happy life, this might hinder you in the end.
Hope this advice will help you.
Richard Haarala
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Megan's perspective is Spot On.
The Culinary World is a calling. I started working part time in local restaurants in college, mainly in the Front of House. I migrated to the Corporate Restaurant Management World after finishing college. Yes, the hours are long and unconventional. You will miss some holidays and birthdays due to work obligations. That said, to repeat, it is a calling. I have worked for various companies in Sales and Account Management since I migrated out of Operations many years ago, but I can tell you that I never enjoyed anything more in the professional world than pleasing many Dining Guests, seeing them smile and say "we will be back!"
The Culinary World is a calling. I started working part time in local restaurants in college, mainly in the Front of House. I migrated to the Corporate Restaurant Management World after finishing college. Yes, the hours are long and unconventional. You will miss some holidays and birthdays due to work obligations. That said, to repeat, it is a calling. I have worked for various companies in Sales and Account Management since I migrated out of Operations many years ago, but I can tell you that I never enjoyed anything more in the professional world than pleasing many Dining Guests, seeing them smile and say "we will be back!"
Megan McNeil
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The culinary industry is very physically demanding on your body. It involves a lot of heavy lifting, long hours of standing, and lots of back and forth movement throughout the course of a shift. Additionally the work hours are not typical. They are usually long shifts that can begin early in the morning, or go late into the evening. These would be the main negative factors I would highlight. There are ways to avoid some of these issues though. Specializing in a certain skill or cooking style, or owning your own business allows you the freedom to be more selective. If you love food and cooking though, these negative factors will not be enough to dissuade you. If you only like cooking, these may be reasons to see cooking as more as a personal hobby than a career.