Christophe Gavois, executive chef, Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
You must love food: This should be the main reason for you to become a chef. The most important element of your career as a chef is to generously share your abundant love for food with your customers, guests and colleagues, and give them the opportunity to explore new cuisines, flavours and experiences.
You must have passion: Being a chef is really hard work and if you don’t have true passion for the art of cooking, you will not make it. Every day your food is being analysed and judged, and you have to be consistent in your performance. Be open-minded and keep on learning. Above all don’t accept mediocrity in yourself or your team. Instil a love of cooking in every corner of the kitchen.
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This is not a TV show: As much as you may crave those 15 minutes of fame, it is highly unlikely that you will ever become a famous TV star in this industry. Always remember why you are in this business and this alone will provide other opportunities that fulfil and inspire you as you progress in your career.
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