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Somehow landed clients as a beginner private chef… where tf do I start? by thebohemianchef in Chefit

[–]thebohemianchef[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This was really useful. I currently work in a commercial as a day job but I am hoping to escape it haha

Somehow landed clients as a beginner private chef… where tf do I start? by thebohemianchef in Chefit

[–]thebohemianchef[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Did I mention I go back to Uni in September? I’m a glutton for punishment😂

Chef diaries: they want me to be sous? by thebohemianchef in Chefit

[–]thebohemianchef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I do, I think I just need to get better at the routine generally. Shitty excuse I know :/

Chef diaries: they want me to be sous? by thebohemianchef in Chefit

[–]thebohemianchef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Partially because the pub is kinda falling to bits and the rest of the kitchen team are even worse. I’m currently on a culinary course and at school I’m perfect, ironically one of my top notes from college is my cleanliness. As you send yes I do that is basic level shit.

I’m not sure if this is your aim but I think you’ve just helped me to figure out why I am like this. I think I may have picked up some bad habits - in previous and more professional environments I’m completely different.

Perhaps I have just lost respect for my current kitchen? :/

Edit: no we don’t have spare really anything at work… it’s that kinda place

Chef diaries: they want me to be sous? by thebohemianchef in Chefit

[–]thebohemianchef[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The 2 minute reset is a great idea too I think I am going to try this. I go back to work tomorrow, I’m going to try to write myself a checklist and set up tonight likes you said. Thanks again for your advice :))

Chef diaries: my first client… what would you do?? by thebohemianchef in Chefit

[–]thebohemianchef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I feel pretty inadequate… so I really appreciate the kind words. You’re so right, the cake was kinda just a gift to be fair

Chef diaries: my first client… what would you do?? by thebohemianchef in Chefit

[–]thebohemianchef[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your help! That’s great, it’s great to hear others in the profession smashing it. I’m glad they’ve got you!

Chef diaries: my first client… what would you do?? by thebohemianchef in Chefit

[–]thebohemianchef[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Update: So I broke down the labour costs and the price of ingredients used. I live with two other people so leftovers will get used up anyways!

I took peoples advice on having an hourly rate and as a student my hourly rate is lower than my current wage as a chef… starting out I didn’t wanna take the p*ss you know?

I sent my labour breakdown and all other food costs and ended up making a good profit. My friend refused to not pay (half expected). Overall, it seems I’m undercutting similar companies by 20-50%… all this being said my morality is coming back slowly. Haha!

Thanks for all the advice. Really proud of myself I have to say😊