Luca Banfi, executive chef, Circo
First of all, this is a career that requires a lot of passion. It's a tough job that is not for the faint. The shifts are busy and the hours are long, and generally you'll be working when everyone else is already done. Having the spark of passion for cooking is indeed the driving force behind a successful cook and chef.
Secondly, make career choices that help you grow. A lot of young cooks tend to chase the highest paying job over positions that can make you grow as a culinary professional. It's important to learn a lot and learn from everybody. That kind of hard earned experience will be invaluable in the long run and will earn you the comfort of picking your best job options when the time comes.
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Lastly, do not be in a hurry to become a chef. Enjoy the time as a commis and cook away! Once you make it to the much sought after chef position, your responsibilities are going to grow and the time you spend cooking will be less and less. You will need the experience so you can grow the new generation of chefs that work under you so you can run a successful kitchen.
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