After clocking in on Monday, Zhao ng gave Fu Yu a couple of instructions, and then quickly followed Yao Shi and Gu Yunwu to the eting room for a conference.
The boss, Dong Jun Tian, rarely held etings unless there was sothing to announce or a situation to summarize. That's when he would gather a few key managers to discuss matters together.
This ti, it was because the kitchen had just undergone an order-taking restructuring, and Dong Jun Tian wanted to understand the results of this initiative.
Yao Shi made a brief introduction, then naturally passed the topic to Zhao ng.
So, Zhao ng began to report on the work situation in his section after the kitchen started taking orders separately.
He spoke in detail, and everyone present listened quietly.
During the report, Gu Yunwu suddenly interrupted Zhao ng: "Chef Zhao, your report only picks out the nice-sounding bits. It's a bit pointless!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone turned to look.
Gu Yunwu said, "Everyone knows what's been going on in the kitchen these days! You're overloading on orders, only attending to your regular custors, and as a result, the rest have all been transferred to —this cannot go on!"
Zhao ng: "It really was a coincidence these past two days, with all the custors coming in just for . But except for the day before yesterday, I haven't participated in rotational orders at night, and since then, we've returned to normal."
Gu Yunwu, hearing Zhao ng's stubborn refusal to admit that his side was almost unable to handle the orders, scoffed internally.
Won't admit it, huh?
Gu Yunwu got straight to the point: "I've already heard, you've accepted five orders again today, and that's not including any bookings that might co up in the morning. Even if it's not a big party, each table will have six or eight dishes, so these five orders are thirty-so dishes altogether. With just yourself to handle, even if you don't stop, how can you ensure tily serving?"
In fact, Gu Yunwu has been very busy these days too.
Although he hadn't received many orders, after Zhao ng suddenly proposed not participating in the rotational orders, he handled the evening's orders by himself first, then started sharing orders with Yao Yihang.
Even if he took two fewer dishes each ti, the good business and large order volu were unstoppable!
Every day he was so busy his feet hardly touched the ground, leaving him no ti to pay attention to Zhao ng's situation.
Especially now that even Yao Shi had started to stay in the kitchen to help, which made him feel more at ease.
Since the day before yesterday, Zhao ng indeed returned to normal order rotation.
Gu Yunwu had been a bit worried, but then saw that Fu Yu started taking turns with Sun Qingning to manage the stoves, clearly indicating they were under strain.
In such a situation, Zhao ng was definitely also swamped.
Gu Yunwu was quite confident in his assumptions, speaking with assurance.
Zhao ng, however, was taken aback by what he heard.
They indeed took five orders over there, but one of them was actually intended for Fu Yu, a dinner for two, with only four dishes ordered.
The other four consisted of two large parties and two small ones, perfectly distributed with two in the afternoon and two in the evening.
The problem was that even on a good day, he could occasionally reach such levels...
Zhao ng explained: "Indeed! I was just about to report that these past few days, we've had nearly thirty tables of custors, all coming specifically for , but... we've successfully completed all the tables."
Gu Yunwu chuckled: "With so many tables of guests, that's almost ten tables a day, and it seems they're all big parties, no? Chef Zhao, you don't find that challenging?"
"From what I know, although Fu Yu is officially on board, when he cooks solo, you pick the simpler dishes for him, and you always take on more work yourself, right? Even if you're capable, one person holding onto all these orders could take its toll."
"Since you can't manage such a high volu of orders, why not take so ti to train new helpers? After all, delays in serving aren't favorable for retaining custors, and it's not good for your own health either!"
"Therefore, I think Chef Zhao should reconsider the distribution of personnel work arrangents, mobilizing everyone to serve their roles!"
"I'll definitely cooperate with the order rotations, but sotis, with a lot of orders in hand, I might also be overwheld. Actually, Chef Zhao could consider my suggestion since our kitchen mainly relies on the two of us working with Chef Yao!"
Everyone present was shocked!
The discord between Zhao ng and Gu Yunwu had been almost publicized.
Aside from the new employees, everyone else knew about it.
But right now, what's with Chef Gu?
Actually suggesting a staff managent plan for Chef Zhao?
Truly astonishing!
Under the surprised and dubious gazes of those around them,
Yao Shi and Zhao ng exchanged a glance and understood!
Gu Yunwu portraying Zhao ng's situation so pitifully was rely hinting to everyone that Zhao ng is now too busy to cope.
When the provincial TV station cos to interview, Zhao ng won't even have ti to handle orders, let alone participate in any interview activities.
Ultimately, it's all about competing for this opportunity to appear on TV!
Don't underestimate this interview.
Having a TV appearance, getting so screen ti in front of the province's audience, can definitely offer more publicity than just cooking with your head down, relying solely on skill to attract custors!
When more custors co because of your reputation, your fa naturally grows as well.
A rising tide lifts all boats!
With recognition and indeed exquisite culinary skills,
whether it's advancing to head chef or getting a pay raise with bonuses, it's basically in the bag.
This interview opportunity holds imnse potential benefits for them!
Zhao ng couldn't help but chuckle bitterly.
He looked at Gu Yunwu and said: "Lao Gu, I didn't expect you to be quite concerned about . In that case, let share the details of my work since the kitchen started taking separate orders."
"Over the past week, we've had more than sixty tables of custors coming specifically for . It averages to about ten tables a day..."
As Zhao ng spoke, everyone present was astonished!
Sixty-plus tables of orders in a week!
It shows Zhao ng's status in the eyes of custors!
Being recognized by custors is proof that Zhao ng indeed possesses superb culinary skills.
Ignoring the benefits Zhao ng brings to the restaurant, just looking at the number of custor visits, this is an extraordinary achievent in any kitchen!
Zhao ng couldn't hide his pride and said: "Facing such a large number of orders, we not only completed all the tables successfully, but also ensured custors left satisfied..."
Upon hearing this, Yao Shi nodded in approval.
Well said!
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