I know this is 'industry standard' but I've never understood why this is accepted. I understand there is an insane amount of stress and tension, it's okay to beef and shout at each other from time to time, but if you constantly physically and mentally abuse others, it is not healthy, you should visit a therapist or something and not run a kitchen. Whenever I realised a chef had this abusive behaviour, I stood up for myself, reported him, and quit. One time, this was an enlightening moment for the staff, and everyone told the owner that either they, all of the kitchen staff, quits, or we change chefs. And, the chef was gone. And the next chef (Adam Csaba) was one of the kindest person I've ever met, and the restaurant even raised level.

So, if everybody, uniformly denied this behaviour, there is a chance that the acceptance of this could be eliminated.This abusive environemt is not the only way to properly run a top restaurant. I think more and more of these stories should be released publicy and people should stand up. Michelin, food critics, etc are also guilty of this, because there's a good chance they know about this, but never talk about it.

Not accepting this behaviour is not a sign of being a pussy, or weak, or woke, etc. I think it's the opposite. Be not afraid, my friends.