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10 Things Executive Chefs Hate
Jeffrey Kraus | Chef's Blade
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Whether you are currently working in your dream job or making steps towards it, we can all agree that there are things we love and hate about work.
To find out what executive chefs hate about their work I sought out one of Arizona’s most experienced chefs: Chef Pascal Dionot. He has more than 30 years of global experience in Hotel & Restaurant management and is currently the Chef and the School Director of the Classic Cooking Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Here’s a list of his 10 least favorite things that hold true for most executive chefs.
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Featured Author: Jeffrey Kraus
Growing up helping his mom in the kitchen was the beginning of Jeff’s interest in the culinary arts. After high school Jeff attended but did not finish culinary school. Having explored various jobs and graduating from Indiana University, Jeff has returned in pursuit of being a trained cook and working in the culinary industry. He has traveled and studied at famous culinary schools in France and in the U.S. When Jeff isn’t in the office, you can find him on his favorite social media sites and blogging at Agréable Dégustation