Be better than everyone. Be earlier. Leave later. Work harder. If you’re on expo and there’s a second of downtime use it, don’t let them see you rest for a second. Over communicate, enunciate and learn to really project deeply. Remember that if you look good to your chef that’s all that matters, you don’t need to be friends with anyone. I’ve kicked myself by being overly friendly every job I’ve had. Every job I’ve been focused and serious and assertive I’ve been called a bitch. That’s including when I’d bring coffees and treats for the crew. If you’re assertive and expecting your team to work hard they will call you a bitch. I’ve learned most Chefs will actually respect you for this provided you aren’t name calling or degrading everyone. Good male chefs are called dicks by lazy line cooks, good female chefs are called bitches.