I don't even look at resumes anymore. I think they're misguided. I talk to them, ask them where they've been, "What's your favorite experience in a restaurant?" Where do they like to eat? Blah blah blah. All that stuff, but I can only really describe my journey with another person if I can connect with them and their passion. Otherwise, I don't care where they've worked. It doesn't matter to me. Really I have to feel it, and then I can teach them anything.
When you have a chef that wants to be in the spotlight, maybe after one or two appearances on a show, they think they're at a certain level that they… - Geoffrey Zakarian
When you have a chef that wants to be in the spotlight, maybe after one or two appearances on a show, they think they're at a certain level that they…
- Geoffrey Zakarian
I'll transform anything as long as it's edible. - Geoffrey Zakarian
I'll transform anything as long as it's edible.
My mother's blueberry pie from scratch was amazing. I still make it today. - Geoffrey Zakarian
My mother's blueberry pie from scratch was amazing. I still make it today.
Determine who you are and what your brand is, and what youre not. The rest of it is just a lot of noise. - Geoffrey Zakarian
Determine who you are and what your brand is, and what youre not. The rest of it is just a lot of noise.
The worst day is just that I did not enter the culinary world sooner. And the best day was seeing the reaction of my one year old daughter when she t… - Geoffrey Zakarian
The worst day is just that I did not enter the culinary world sooner. And the best day was seeing the reaction of my one year old daughter when she t…
I don't enjoy eating humble pie. - Geoffrey Zakarian
I don't enjoy eating humble pie.
I got killed against Morimoto. I brought out white plates with food; I thought that was really nice. He brings out sculptures of ice, Noah's ark made… - Geoffrey Zakarian
I got killed against Morimoto. I brought out white plates with food; I thought that was really nice. He brings out sculptures of ice, Noah's ark made…
I always go to the lowest common denominator for that ingredient. So if I think squash, I try to think what it means to me -- and if it doesn't mean … - Geoffrey Zakarian
I always go to the lowest common denominator for that ingredient. So if I think squash, I try to think what it means to me -- and if it doesn't mean …
I love hospitality, and I love cooking. The kitchen is where I feel most at ease and where I feel most like myself. - Geoffrey Zakarian
I love hospitality, and I love cooking. The kitchen is where I feel most at ease and where I feel most like myself.
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