Pot Luck Food Talks: Kitchen Stories From Behind the Pass

Same White Jacket, Different Job: Is Becoming a Head Chef a Reward or a Punishment?

Pot Luck Food Talks: Kitchen Stories From Behind the Pass

Show Notes

🎙️ EP199 — The day you get promoted is often the day you stop doing the thing that got you there: More responsibility, more time, and a raise that can still leave you poorer per hour.

🎧 In This Episode: 👨‍🍳 A Promotion Means Getting A New Job 🚀 Getting Promoted Before You're Ready 🧠 Learning to Read Your Team ⏰ When Turning It Down Makes Sense 🙅 The Cost of "That's Not My Job" 💰 How to Actually Earn a Raise ✈️ Taking a Pay Cut to Learn More 🔪 Why Fundamentals Beat Titles 🙋 Admitting What You Don't Know 💷 Learning the Business Side 📍 Which Kitchens, and How Long to Stay

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