Gu Yunwu was dumbfounded, unable to believe it.
But the facts were right before his eyes.
In the video, Fu Yu adeptly and smoothly cooked the salt-and-pepper mantis shrimp.
During the improvent process, both the angle and speed of his cuts were exceptionally precise.
In all honesty, Gu Yunwu reflected that he might also need repeated practice to achieve such a level.
Realizing this, Gu Yunwu fell silent.
How did Fu Yu hone such exquisite knife skills?
Moreover, how did he co up with the idea to improve this dish?
Mantis shrimp, unlike other seafood, have very hard shells.
If the cuts were made before cooking, it would inevitably cause the shell to warp, affecting the final presentation.
And the texture of the mantis shrimp at would certainly be impacted as well.
Precisely because he was very familiar with and understood this dish, when he saw Fu Yu's knife work, he instinctively considered to what extent he could achieve if it were him.
Just as he was concentrating on pondering this, Zhao ng suddenly began to speak again.
"It's through this matter that I had an idea. Our restaurant should actually focus on developing and promoting innovative dishes while preserving the original traditional dishes."
"And the innovative dish Fu Yu launched this ti is a very successful example."
"According to my statistics, since the restaurant started promoting the innovative bountiful stew, its order rate has increased significantly. And since the improved salt-and-pepper mantis shrimp began to be promoted, it has beco a recent popular dish, and custors will directly choose Fu Yu as the main chef when placing orders."
"I think this matter is not a result, but an opportunity. As long as our restaurant seizes this chance, we will soon usher in another peak in custor flow!"
Zhao ng finished speaking and instinctively glanced at Yao Shi, who was sitting calmly.
Yao Shi nodded slightly in satisfaction.
Zhao ng felt relieved, knowing that his words had been eloquent enough.
And the others collectively fell silent.
Everyone was deep in thought.
The restaurant actually had quite a few innovative and improved dishes, and later even customized the nu because of this.
However, innovation in cuisines had always been overseen by Yao Shi, with Zhao ng and Gu Yunwu only joining in later stages.
But Fu Yu's previous success suggested that perhaps this matter could benefit from collective brainstorming.
Rather than relying solely on Yao Shi's prowess, insight, and experience, which made everyone instinctively feel that his presence was sufficient.
This new approach was indeed admirable!
Most importantly, if this thod is implented, it would provide the newcors in the kitchen an opportunity to shine.
After all, in the current environnt, to stand out and gain the attention of top chefs and leaders, one must have outstanding performances.
Even though Qianlima is sowhat renowned in Bei'an, outside the city, at the provincial level, and further beyond, it is not regarded as a particularly prestigious restaurant.
At most, it is seen as a local specialty traditional restaurant.
Even during festive seasons, efforts are needed to attract custors to place orders.
How could this be considered a renowned big restaurant?
Before Yao Shi ca, Qianlima was just a two-story storefront restaurant, despite being a family legacy, it had never expanded.
Back then, Elder Dong's idea was to firmly hold onto one restaurant, not seeking great wealth, just stability.
But when it ca to Dong Jun Tian, he was bent on expanding with new branches.
Until Yao Shi returned to take full charge of the kitchen matters and eventually persuaded Dong Jun Tian to use the funds initially intended for expansion to reconstruct the restaurant.
Only then did Qianlima Restaurant truly establish itself, becoming a household na in Bei'an, and even known to a few outside the province.
But even so, beyond Bei'an, it is not on the radar.
Mainly because the restaurant's longstanding emphasis has been on traditional flavors, which have limited appeal.
Young people might taste it once and check-in online, but will not have enduring affection for it.
And this encouragent to innovate and promote innovation was put forward at just the right mont and could very well bring new clientele and even competitiveness to Qianlima.
As the owner, Dong Jun Tian is naturally keen to see this succeed.
After carefully listening to Zhao ng, Dong Jun Tian suddenly asked, "Old Zhao, do you truly think this idea is feasible?"
He asked this question even though he felt it was redundant, yet he instinctively asked it anyway.
Because he actually had concerns about these innovative dishes.
Back when Yao Shi wanted a massive innovative improvent, Dong Jun Tian tried promoting it but didn't achieve the expected effects.
This is why he feared this matter might not be smoothly executed.
Zhao ng nodded: "Yes, I have conducted initial statistical assessnts, and the acceptance of innovative dishes by custors is very high, including the frequency of orders, post-dining reviews, and repeat visits, all summarized!"
Surprised and delighted, Dong Jun Tian slapped the table: "Excellent!"
Then, as everyone's attention shifted to him, Dong Jun Tian solemnly said: "Old Zhao's proposal is really good! In fact, we had previously tried to promote innovative specialty dishes, but since the effects weren't ideal, we gradually reverted to promoting our traditional flavors."
"But as Old Zhao stated, with the changing tis, custors' tastes and their demands for nu styles are changing too. We must go with the flow to retain more custors and bring more revenue to the restaurant!"
"The implentation and promotion of this matter naturally require the attempts and efforts of everyone in the back kitchen. Since everyone agrees on this proposal, then I believe we can have systematic and comprehensive discussions and negotiations to develop a specific implentation plan."
All the while, those who hadn't expressed an opinion: "..."
Dong Jun Tian inquired: "What do you all think?"
Everyone nodded.
To put it bluntly, the arms can't twist the thighs, if the boss has decided on sothing, who dares to oppose it?
If the boss thinks it's good, then it is good.
The boss orders it, they just have to execute it.
Moreover, it doesn't concern the front service staff anyway!
At this point, Zhao ng suddenly said: "The reason I apologized to Chef Gu earlier was based on this very point."
"These few orders were not sothing we proactively snatched, but rather custors voluntarily switched after finding out, and paid deposits."
Zhao ng continued: "However, one fact is that we've indeed been getting quite a lot of orders lately. In fact, Fu Yu's old custor orders have also seen a slight increase."
"So, in terms of taking orders, we're indeed sowhat overwheld, but since custors have already placed orders, we can't refuse them."
"Alas, to put it, we had no choice... but regardless, we indeed didn't handle this well on our side, and I must apologize to Chef Gu!"
Zhao ng, while speaking, suddenly smiled slightly at Gu Yunwu: "However, I believe, with Chef Gu's generosity and vision, he surely understands our difficulties, and in the future, he will proactively offer his help when we are overwheld, right?"
Gu Yunwu: "!"
Tsk!
Zhao the idiot, Zhao the fox, you heartless scoundrel... blah blah blah...
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