Post by @sidequestkenny

starting to work in the restaurant industry was a very difficult and humiliating process. I didn’t have kitchen experience or culinary education, and I was rejected soooo many times trying to find a chef who would take a chance on me. some chefs were kind about it, some chefs were not. but I remember talking to one chef who said how passionate cooks were the hardest thing for him to find. I was passionate and I wanted to learn from him, but for some reason he thought it was a joke 🤨.. but at the end of the day, this set me on the right path to where I am now. not a chef yet, but learning everyday and discovering mentors who want to see me grow. Alo’s Bistro was a full circle moment because I was referred by a cook from the first restaurant I ever interned at. I was a complete beginner back then with no experience. But I had passion and I learned quickly for someone who only cooks part time. Thank you to everyone who has believed in my journey, and I hope that I can repay the mentorship to all of you ❤️ #culinaryarts #aspiringchef