They Call Themselves Chefs
February 27, 2008
What is with you young boys out there, I say young only because I class myself in the old school regime. Today I herd that yet another chef did the ‘walk out’ in service. Now that’s just great. It seams to be a common thing these days.
Firstly, I do know that some employers have absolutely no idea, that most don’t pay well and that they want you do be at there beck and call. Now that I have agreed with you so called chef’s out there, let’s get this straight. How ever much you are in a mess, for what ever the reason, what justifies the right to drop tools and just go…..
Kids in Restaurants
February 11, 2008
The topic about kids in restaurants is fiercely contested and I just want to add my view on the whole kids in restaurant scenario. So before I start rambling, I wish not to offend any body personally with this.
One bill per table - What!
February 4, 2008
One bill per table please, what a stir this creates. For many years now it has been industry policy to make one bill per table, regardless of how many people are dinning.
Last Man Standing
January 2, 2008
It was another busy week and the loss of Jason Burrows aka “Tiger” “Woodzie” my friend and chef that has been at beaches with me for some time now.
Singing In The Rain
November 7, 2007
Great news, we have just had three solid days of rain and no let up yet. Yippee Absolutely fantastic, great for the dry gardens, farms, rivers, dams, etc but not so good for business. Don’t get me wrong I am all for the rain and every drop we can get. But with the coming of the rain away go the customers. Yes unfortunately it puts a dampener on things as it discourages people from heading out, it’s only normal I guess.
Pineapple festival Awards in Yeppoon
October 22, 2007
The festival of the pineapple has recently passed and as usual it was bigger and better than the previous year. Not that I get too involved with the whole festival thing. I am generally too busy to even contemplate a visit to the event. But once again Beaches Restaurant picked up an award. Brian Dorey gave me the call to inform us of the presentation.
Easy Come Easy Go
October 21, 2007
Well what a week!! Just the one wedding and only a la carte to deal with, things were not too bad. Time to attend to those 2008 function and conference menus. Also time to do those extra little cleaning jobs that often get missed.
How Hard is it to get Fresh Fish?
October 16, 2007
Fresh fish these days just seems harder and harder to get. I think that maybe I have been a little spoilt in my career to have had the opportunity to work with some great produce which believe me I am truly grateful. Strange that now I am working so close to the sea I seem to be experiencing the other end ‘the lack of’.
Young Chefs Blog, Aidan Brooks on his way to the top
October 8, 2007
I have just come across this young chefs blog. He is 19 years old and has just graduated from Westminster Kingsway College in London. Armed with his Professional Chef Diploma he has just started a 3-month training stage at one of the most creative restaurants in Barcelona.
Summer is Nearly Here
October 7, 2007
Summer is nearly here, and this is bringing the public out more. It is a very busy time for most restaurants as the majority of people tend to warm up to dining out in summer, especially the locals, and with the influx of tourists, this summer will be no different from the past, only bigger and better. With that in mind what a busy Saturday, sometimes I don’t know where the people are hiding, the phone ringing for bookings all afternoon and early evening, but when full thats it. So please get in early so as not to be disappointed, or try another night. Now with the evenings just right for outside dining we will be setting tables ‘poolside’. So whenever we see you next, enjoy your summer at Beaches.
