Rene Redzepi's Fantasies Of A Happier Kitchen

In the past, being a chef was only seen as a blue collar profession, yet, in today's time, the title of chef has been lifted into something extraordinary. The current state of the food industry is booming with young professionals eager to join the trade, mostly because as people get older, they cannot withstand the abuse of the kitchen. Having a positive attitude in the workplace and kitchen is vital for chefs to prolong their ability to continue in the food industry. In the article Fantasies of a Happier Kitchen by Rene Redzepi, Rene speaks on the injustices of the kitchen and how to properly maintain peace within one's work and daily life.
Thanks to the media and the internet, chefs are seen as perfectionists who uncommonly curse at their staffs for making simple mistakes and errors. While

Although the kitchen needs codes of conduct and a clear chain of command, it is also important to make sure to not allow the stresses of the kitchen impact your life dramatically. Redzepi had an epiphany when his sous chef mentioned that yelling at staff and kicking them out of the kitchen was too out of line. From there, Redzepi managed to improve both his life and the morale of his kitchen. Providing staff with a comfortable environment is necessary because it will boost their morale and lead to a less stressful workplace. More importantly, such changes in the kitchen can also improve the guest’s satisfaction and the quality of dishes and other various creations.
From a simple blue collar job to being lifted into something extraordinary, the position of chef has been extremely sought after recently. The stresses of the kitchen have been pushing out the older chefs and getting replaced by young professionals eager to join the trade. Remaining positive in the workplace is vital for chefs in order to prolong their careers in the food