So I'm pivoting away from tech, which makes money but I find incredibly soul sucking, into service. There's a super delicious, slightly upscale ramen joint right next to my apartment building. I saw they posted something on poached looking for line cooks. I took in my resume and told the guy my story and he offered me a stage. I'm super excited, nervous, and scared, but in a good way.
I feel honored and humbled. He told me to wear black, wear restaurant shoes and bring my knife. I have a week. (Oh by the way i got laid off from EA).
So I intend on getting a victorinox knife and damn, figuring it out. (My current knife is really uncomfortable and i just moved in with my partner who's a FOH manager at a local seafood place). I cook a lot and love it, love this place and specialize in asian cooking. I've worked in a kitchen before but it's been 13 years.
Anyway a long story long, anyone have any advice?
Also mods, if this is the wrong place for this, please delete it. I looked but didn't find another place.
Update: i got the job! They had me do lots of prep, green onions, white onions, arugula, trained me on the line. It was only 4 hours then the Chef offered me the job! Woohoo! He said my knife cuts were nice! Lol
Edit: i hate the job. I went down to 2 days and got a new job. The people i work with are unprofessional and think they are the shit. It's annoying. Lol NEXT
One week should be enough to know whether you really want this. Don't forget a stage will be as much a learning experience for them as it is for you. If you're really keen, show them your enthusiasm, curiosity and dedication.
P.S. I can't imagine what it's like to work at EA but also realise that the service industry is also known as one of the most draining. It can be very rewarding but - as the other commenter said - you have to pace yourself.
Good luck!
Thank you! Fortunately my partner is in service. Funny i went to my favorite family owned French restaurant and they were like, kitchen? Hell no! (They were bartenders) lol I'm excited. It's also a local place where I'm working. They are opening a second location.
As for EA. It depends on the studio or the group. I worked centrally and it sucked, but I also work for BioWare and that was great. I stayed on so long because the insurance is really really good.