Day In The Life of A Michelin Star Chef

Go behind the scenes with Alvin as he spends a day with Chef Jane of Jeju Noodle Bar, the first michelin-starred noodle bar in America. From meticulously preparing fish to preparing endless bowls of noodles, being a chef might be harder than it seem.
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[@JJ721999]

"It's important I'm the first one in. It's important for staff to see I'm present." Thats a real leader right there.

[@ansiahura2650]

To have a dinner time to plan out the whole night. Superior Team Leadership, on point through to the End.

[@soniaaviaaihi2229]

Setting the tone

[@VonDutchNL]

it will be weird not to.. I always been a manager, and as a manager you always set the example. For a chef it's the same.

[@emilylikessmakeup]

It makes such a difference doesn’t it. It’s good to see

[@emilylikessmakeup]

@@VonDutchNL sadly not all managers are like this. Good to hear you are though.

[@susanarivera4350]

I love how Douglas keeps feeding Alvin. Both he and the head chef really care about their employees, and to see how they treated Alvin it really feels like a great environment to work

[@murasakirin8998]

I know! It was honestly kinda cute in a way, like "oh he looks hungry, guess its snack time".

[@deploynz]

The mark of good cooks that they simply love to feed people :)

[@ShahidKhan-rx2ry]

done´z see Marc swa created a sort list Of

[@ShahidKhan-rx2ry]

spoilt and beef , sabzi an design measurement to deserts be - ic´N

[@jin_cotl]

It was hilarious when Doug kept giving Alvin tea like “drink up you thirsty little man”

[@asgardali22]

"What's this?" "Snack." "Snack?!" Lol too wholesome

[@tobbienoe-chan3747]

Agreed

[@jayhackett7240]

"What's this?" "... Snack." I love how welcoming this kitchen is to Alvin, it's just so nice to see people just being genuinely friendly in an environment like this

[@haremfucker3492]

i laughed so hard in that part

[@JustChill_1031]

It's definitely not Hell's Kitchen that's for sure! 😂

[@allynabbott5677]

Snack

[@bangbig25]

Frozen bubu duck

[@David13579]

15:38

[@notmac1853]

The way they treat a stranger in their kitchen really says a lot about the staff and the culture behind the scenes.

[@Mayhime4]

because their being filmed

[@semsim7864]

@@Mayhime4 Thats just how korean jeong works. I strongly recommend looking into that part of Korean culture of jeong.

[@suusheijden327]

@@Mayhime4 you keep commenting that under every positive comment about them, are you jealous or envious? Sounds more like it. There are MANY many people who misbehave and have no shame on camera.

[@agentbarron3945]

I have worked at many kitchens and korean and vietnamese kitchens were always the best, youre always fed, even if its just a short shift

[@haveagudday8068]

@@agentbarron3945 I love asian culture

[@BHnixe]

PLEASE DOUG IS AMAZING- he just “snack” “tea”. His silent affection is amazing

[@TheNinnyfee]

It's kitchen love language, just the best. ♥️

[@Drew-cv5ns]

That’s the way to show love in a kitchen man

[@AKaq-iv3nt]

He's so kind

[@jadexjade321]

EVERY TEAM NEEDS A DOUG

[@keekee300]

The scene where Doug have Alvin's camera tho lmao

[@trevorschuster2277]

"I think it's important that I'm the first one in. It's important for my staff to see me present." A mindset I wish many of my supervisors held.

[@arrinette8203]

yeah they all will be like late few minutes than most of the workers 👁️👄👁️

[@carterhutchison7211]

Supervisors don’t become supervisors by worrying about what the supervisors are doing. 😂

[@thisbeusername2555]

@@carterhutchison7211 that is surprisingly grammatically correct

[@kali359]

The boss gets there first, but in asian culture you leave when they leave, at least that's how it works in most adian countries. So if your shift ends at 9 but the boss leaves at 10 you leave at 10 if that makes sense

[@ccramit]

@@kali359 Reminds me of the Army. Even if there is nothing to do once noon hits, if the CO is in the office until 6pm, everyone is there until 6pm.

[@corbinbishop1991]

I love these. Alvin has such a gentle filmmaking touch. Gets in to the atmosphere, the team, the culture. It's beautiful.

[@Imnotplayinganymore]

I was formulating a comment and saw that yours was just what I wanted to say. Thanks!

[@michaelbruneau4283]

Gy😅6

[@alleninovejas9228]

It's like Chef Jane brought her child Alvin on work and her co-workers just adores him and feed him. 😂

[@grennysohail]

It feels like that and its soo adorable :)

[@johnsonpham2000]

Alvin: OHHH whats this :o Doug: Snack. :D

[@kristincarmona7886]

So grateful too,. “thank yous” all around 👍🏼

[@legomannyful]

You want a piece, Emm yeah *eats it* MMMMMHHHHH

[@kblasterbug]

Look at the menu online it's crazy expensive

[@reemaalhamdan1]

She’s been working since 11 am. At 4:50 pm she says: “then we get ready for work” Respect.

[@ottadi]

for war, but you are right

[@ottadi]

actually thats even more respect

[@jasmynsvoboda]

War

[@pantack5112]

@Ben Song WHAT IS IT GOOD FOR

[@ColbyMoonwalker]

Hunter S. Thompson took a similar approach.

[@geezlouise420]

Alvin was like "???" "What???" The whole time haha I mean I'm also surprised how generous the people are they are feeding Alvin every moment haha

[@somintan8346]

This is probably the video where he gets to go all out and eat wtv free food he is given as compared to when he just does the filming and not get a single bite HAHHAHHA

[@ssisssis-ok8hb]

It runs in the blood with Asians just like Asian moms giving cut fruit at random time intervals of the day

[@MichaelLamerique]

Alvin became their house cat.

[@LauraRunningGoddess]

Yes!!!! They are all so kind and calm regardless of the fast pace work environment!

[@geezlouise420]

Plus I was caught off guard with that Inga cameo aahhh so cutee

[@yas1977]

No screaming, no stress, just people working with respect for eachother and the service. Also, they are very nice to the cameraman :3

[@oeifac922]

You can tell this is a great team so easily. They didn’t even know him but were super kind the entire time

[@upahtv]

I've worked once in the restaurant, the cheff usually after the service finish , he just go home and let the staffs clean the kitchen alone, but this lady is another level.

[@CTK725]

I like how he handed the guy a green tea right away

[@changeeyecolor3891]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@alexandercheskis]

I wonder how Gordon Ramsay would react to the cohesion of this staff and the kindness of their leadership

[@adrimab.9665]

I was about to say that Asian people generally works better in groups and are so kind especially when they have guests

[@sharkboyeet1257]

Doug is so wholesome. Alvin - "what is this" Doug - "Snak"

[@glitchmanshandle]

snacc

[@MultiJesselee]

we need more people like Doug

[@navdeshsharma3678]

😂😂😂lmao snaccc

[@raulmh661]

Awesome dude!

[@Nepomniachtchi_Austin]

Be like Doug

[@seyiosinubi]

I love the way Doug just quietly showed different acts of kindness, and was super wholesome in general; it really inspired me as a person honestly

[@nithinbabu9007]

I can’t agree more with this comment

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

Agreed. Totally.

[@mzzzzzzday]

all the tea!

[@ech8157]

doug: want sum food? alvin: yes you: that kinda changed my whole life tbh

[@lu6460]

When he thanked the person who said they would watch the I subbed.

[@boeykwajian51]

I kept admiring the discipline the owner holding up in her shop. It made me realized that it's a Michelin star quality discipline to get the awards and it's not the Michelin star that makes them worthy.

[@nanonkorapat5732]

i love how they feed alvin like their child

[@christopherlee8499]

@@crystalserena6618 shut up

[@mackan072]

I guess they take pride in what they do, and want to show it.

[@danuabitdelulu]

@@christopherlee8499 ??

[@nothinglastsforever0000]

Us Koreans love to share food with others and spread happiness. This is called ‘정 (Jung)’ in Korean.

[@samyak95]

@Andy what did she say

[@franzguevara7871]

I adore the staff's generosity towards Alvin. In most kitchens he'd just get ignored or worse yet, treated like a fly in the soup, but they welcomed him and fed him snacks throughout. Gotta go try it for myself now.

[@PaighamBot]

That's Korean love right there

[@wm6549]

Asians are generally like that.

[@TamTranTriZzle]

Yea, he probably ate about $500 worth of food if he was a paying customer lol "You want some Hokkaido Uni?" Umm..HellzZZZ'YEAAA!

[@nadtz]

I've worked a couple places where the kitchen was run pretty much exactly the same. Granted that was about 20 years ago but watching this reminded me of those places.

[@salsichalivre5401]

u watching too much Kitchen's nightmare

[@aashisheapen8230]

I love how welcoming and generous they were to Alvin and also how surprised Alvin was everytime it happened😂

[@leovomend8789]

you'd be surprised but every kitchen at that level is like that, if there's snacks, there's snacks for everybody, and if there's a new guy or a visitor they get to try every single thing.

[@aashisheapen8230]

@@leovomend8789 That's so fascinating!! I always thought that higher-quality restaurants with costlier ingredients would be less likely to give away free food.

[@kblasterbug]

Look at the menu online it's crazy expensive

[@Qopa]

seeing how busy everyone is all the time, and how silent it is, I'm pretty sure they were expecting something different to liven up the kitchen in some way.

[@thaddeontan]

@@kblasterbug that is considered expensive? I think it's quite cheap considering the standard of food

[@skatingcanuck9837]

I love that they have a daily family meal and a meeting. I've worked at many restaurants and family meals are very rare. I think they are generous and great for employee morale and team building. Chef Jane is a calm, communicative, and very organized leader who has lead her team to success! The fact that she is the first person there and even helping with garbage shows she not only leads, but is an active member of the team. I see now why she calls her employees "family" while they are "staff" at other establishments.

[@Brinkaskfavor]

That family meal/meeting reminded me of my high school football a meetings a few years ago. Just previewing what is to happen and it’s very chill.

[@Darryldlowe]

I think in NYC it's a law

[@dustin7734]

All NYC's higher end restaurant's are like this.

[@rich4021-lw9ue]

what do you eat as dinner then tho, or when

[@tessavanderven9718]

Love that they called the food for the staff the 'family meal'

[@sikarin_co2463]

It's pretty standard is most restaurants to call it that

[@KylxT]

@@sikarin_co2463 In other countries such as Singapore, we don't have that naming. It's just called, "staff meal" to us.

[@caramel_fond]

In Indonesia, it's called crew meal too...

[@timtheconjurer]

In the US, it's always called "family meal" at least in the places I've worked over the past 20 years. I believe that my kitchen crew are my chosen family. And so they are. We spend more time together than most biological family members, and our bond is tighter than I've ever had with biological family. Nothing but love for them.

[@brittneyhirst1816]

We call it trough because my boss says we eat like barn animals LOL but its cool to know other placed do this. The first restaurant I worked in didn't.

[@tamarM7_]

The staff is very humble and modest, They are so focused on their work. That's another level of professionalism.

[@grunt9044]

Imagine if they were Georgians?)

[@gokoreanzombie296]

Koreans are hardworking people. Idk where my hard working gene went....

[@Mayhime4]

because their being filmed

[@grunt9044]

@@gokoreanzombie296 you got Americanized 😂

[@htth613]

The Vortex - Moral Collapse by Church Militant.

[@niabiii]

I seriously have so much respect for the head chef, she makes sure to feed her staff before, during, after the shifts and as someone who has worked in food service for a good portion of my life, all i would want is just a little bit of food. I would work 13 hours without a single break or bite to eat (knowing now, obviously illegal, worked for mom and pop restaurants that only cared about the customers and not the staff (and it showed)) but these people are eating michelin star food every day they work. Food and sustenance is so important, it’s what literally keeps you going. She makes sure they are rewarded and refueled for their hard work. Everything she said makes so much sense and shows how much she cares for her employees. If i had the money I would go here and tip 2x my bill lmao, i seriously cannot explain how nice it would be to even go there but also work there. She seems like a great person who works hard and deserves all that she has. I can’t even imagine getting a Michelin star let alone MAINTAINING it!!

[@Growth_Over_Death]

This comment is exactly how I felt after watching this video. Very well said! 🤌🏽

[@FiretruykLOL]

But also, staff get to become more familiar with the food, the taste, and the end product, and more passionate about it!

[@egregiousqueef7781]

FYI, they got Michelin Star'd in 2021 as well

[@dreamtwerks1069]

Making sure your team Is happy makes them come to work and give the best of them without making them burn out

[@celina-xz4pt]

i have also worked in this industry for years and have worked plenty of 12+ hour shifts without food or a break. sad to see that it is more common than i thought

[@justinnewman13]

This plays like a brief documentary - quiet when it is appropriate, takes a step back and observes the environment, giving breathing room to the subject. I’m so used to seeing KZbin videos with blaring music in between the “action” that the art of storytelling with the content itself almost seems lost. Work like this is a reminder that great content is still being put out there. Fantastic job Alvin

[@xochitlbk]

bruh her team is THE DREAM TEAM. The cleanliness, professionalism, and focus is beautiful.

[@letmesleepinpeace7052]

They're all so sweet it makes me teary. It feels like watching a family instead of a restaurant full of chefs.

[@kronostime8146]

You can tell thy the way they work together as a team everything is always going to be perfect.

[@skrrskrr64]

there were so many restaurant like this, no need to say dream team.

[@nait1118]

@@skrrskrr64 clearly no experience working in a kitchen

[@Zurtron]

@@letmesleepinpeace7052 that’s what you often see in high level restaurants. Ignore Gordon Ramsay for this one moment

[@dsteringa1599]

Doug is like the typical Asian mum. They would show their affection for you by offering you snacks and food out of nowhere and leave without saying anything. I wanna be a chef just like dough haha

[@Isssaaaccc]

Doug* dont mean to be “that guy” just looking to help :)

[@ohdaesu9395]

I used to do that on my workplace ^^

[@umerahmed1608]

And he is not getting used to it everytime he's been offer food he say 'for me!?'

[@lArtLoverl]

@@umerahmed1608 Ikr it's so wholesome.

[@yemenatalansi1809]

I love how the coworkers have a “family meal” together! That’s a team of employers that love, respect, and care for everything, & everyone!

[@Avontario]

Indeed! So sweet

[@abrahamrodriguezpineda1848]

Back when I worked in service we had a family meal as well but it was after we had finished everything at the end of the night but it indeed is nice

[@chumtusk6635]

it's traditional in a lot of asain countries as well

[@NereaWolfit]

@@chumtusk6635 agree

[@greenhat7618]

Most great restaurants do that I believe

[@draterdiputs]

I can't stop smiling at how Alvin is always so surprised when they offer him food

[@fasteddy4987]

alvin of the shitmunks

[@kosv923]

This lady has created such a nice and welcoming work environment without sacrificing integrity or quality! shes my new hero!!

[@nekoneko5777]

irl every leader should be like her

[@Growth_Over_Death]

If every restaurant had a leader like her, the food and restaurant world would be an entirely different place. She is an amazing woman, leader, and also co-worker.

[@MilatovichFamily]

Well that is michelin star restaurant, not a truck stop.

[@signingoffbye]

Hiiii

[@anneedwards1646]

@@MilatovichFamily nhjhhhhkkloo U hyyyyyyykuilooo , . Vvvggyyyyygylkkjhhyjjiu7ujmhhhuu7y

[@sporksoffury]

I love how humble and down to earth Jane is. Often times, award winning chefs are snobby and arrogant, and understandably so, but not Jane, which makes her, and her art so much more approachable and appealing.

[@AlanLamb11]

She is still hungry, it is a very difficult pace to maintain for an entire career but hopefully, she can do it or find something she loves equally and can pay the bills.

[@theotherdavid8727]

But you can feel the respect and her presence. Like they are a team and every team has a head, there is no weight being thrown around and unnecessary annoyance just a well oiled machine.

[@sardinesgalore3727]

She is like the protagonist of her own anime!

[@albertho5473]

Chefs in general are under constant pressure which is why they tend to seem snobby and arrogant, and it's also because of their environment from place to place with different chefs. Many chefs aren't very quiet and kitchen's aren't supposed to be quiet. The entire kitchen can be a safety hazard and constant communication is important too

[@str8jenn.nochaser]

@@albertho5473 many award winning chefs don't even do their own work. I am a chef as an executive chef, part of your statement is true. There doesn't need to be snobbish behavior bc its a team effort in the kitchen.

[@ohpxpi3539]

Jane is driven. She literally doesn’t have time for a life outside of the restaurant. That’s next level dedication, she lives, eats, and breathes the restaurant. Don’t burn yourself out Jane, you rock!

[@davidyusaku]

Driven by passion

[@SuperiorDefense]

@@davidyusaku driven by depression

[@SuperiorDefense]

@Masked_Mood wasn't supposed to be funny. Depression consumes most chefs. She made multiple hints to how she feels about her life.

[@hrlkt3413]

@@SuperiorDefense thats becuz those chefs are too scared to open their own restaurants,

[@SuperiorDefense]

@@hrlkt3413 very hard to get restaurant funding right now with covid and inflation. Not to mention I'm sure she has a non compete for 2 years or so after she quits. It's a ruthless business.

[@mrbesii505]

Man, I legit hope that they get paid A LOT for doing their job so well. The amount of skill and competence shown in this video has restored a bit of my faith in humanity.

[@JaveOo]

kitchen workers aint getting pay that much.. I worked in kitchen before . They rely on mostly TIPS. They do a lot of work for less pay. . Kitchen work is not for everyone. You better have the heart to work in a kitchen. and this kitchen is too chill but in reality most kitchen is crazy toxic sometimes.

[@nickn5419]

@@JaveOo Depends on the kitchen/restaurant. This type of restaurant you do get paid well because you literally earn it. I've worked in many restaurants but nothing close to this level of high quality food. So you are correct MOST restaurants like chain restaurants. you get paid a lil over minimum wage. I never heard that BOH take tips though. thats only FOH.

[@anonymous-sk4ms]

Somebody count how many times alvin was offered food and he was surprised.

[@ninjaahjumma]

I counted 11 times. 😂

[@amaliefishers1296]

He was offered food on camera nine times, and there were three shots of him or Inga eating a bowl of ramen without context, so if you count those three shots as well, it's 11 like N D said.

[@mishikaagarwal6344]

@zulfikangga no he didn’t overreact it’s his gratitude toward the chefs and the food he really appreciate the effort and when he is offered food he feels like he is getting a award

[@shivangir7588]

@@ninjaahjumma samee!

[@margueritetran7136]

Literally my favourite part of the video so cute

[@niharikaravi8156]

I love how Alvin was being treated like a small child in their parent's office.... He was being offered food like "do you want one?" "Here have one of this" "here, this is for you".... So cute!

[@zhi3nd]

Alt title: Alvin pretending he's not being handed out free food for 21:11 minutes

[@sabrinaalamo8203]

Alvin is best boy 😂 I would want to feed him too

[@federalbureauofinvestigati9869]

I was just about to say that lmao

[@MARISHKALIS]

Same, guys. He's so adorable. I want to feed him too. ❤

[@conniezeng6023]

That’s what I was thinking in my head rewatching this by the way cause I have nothing else to watch

[@ashleyrhodes1531]

It's so refreshing to see a leader who makes sure her staff is fed. And the amount of no waste at the end of the night. And during the day. You can feel the sense of togetherness in that kitchen.

[@batmanfan20101]

I like how Doug was feeding everyone like a mama bird and Jane was watching each dish like a true boss

[@sa.w.s.3070]

If the places I worked at were like that, I would have never left the restaurant business. I know the stress is super high but when you have a good environment from the top, it makes easier to go through the rough times

[@MsSimon247]

That's the rare chemistry that makes working living

[@the_listamin]

So top level chefs can work without shouting and insulting everyone into oblivion!

[@tauntingfrenchman3054]

But just imagine how much more efficiently the assistants would be moving if she was yelling and calling them donkeys....

[@keshi3887]

Gordon left the chat.

[@LordStaind]

It does happen when you have to train new cooks and they just don’t get it on their 87th time. All the pent up frustration and anger. Anyone would explode.

[@color_dweeb]

@@LordStaind yeah but Gordon does it on the first mistake

[@LeslieLanagan]

Generally, the better the chef, the less they yell. Often the rage comes from insecurity and therefore, authoritarianism.

[@kokobleu]

I love how this kitchen keeps themselves fed throughout the night. Sometimes working at my job I don’t have time to eat until I get home after cooking 10+ hours

[@mpc7111]

I was thinking the same! Feed them through the shift. It’s amazing

[@jessicawaite5140]

@@mpc7111 it’s important to be fed, I think, for good work. People can’t be expected to work well with no food, means no energy

[@mpc7111]

@@jessicawaite5140 agree

[@saroz5185]

That too I order from outside which isn’t good I know but I need to feed myself

[@everettcoleman2335]

Same bruh😂😂😂

[@tokwatomato]

It's really funny to me how they're constantly feeding Alvin and he's always surprised each time they give him food.

[@chbrblt]

i just wanna hug everyone in that kitchen,, so kind

[@tropicanna4444]

right!!!!

[@latinyong]

So true

[@AshThumbsUp]

Ya might want to not say that, we're in a middle of a pandemic. Hugging someone is a threat now 😂😂😂

[@4islandbeauty]

Yes, you can just feel the love they put in their dishes. Such a family vibe. Everyone works so well as a team. This was truly satisfying to watch.

[@hopelessmongrel]

It looks like a dream. Unlike the toxicity I’ve gotten used to seeing

[@kylewhitney2890]

Pretty incredible how she has the whole place operating like a well-oiled machine to the point where nobody has to say anything besides reading tickets and everything will still be done perfectly

[@bdse1295]

No doubt i wish we had that going on

[@gsofficial]

and gordon ramsay still firmly believes that you have to scream at everyone or you literally can't cook high quality food

[@geanolsbar]

derp probably not screaming, per say.. more like making sure that the chefs are listening and ready to go, but everyone does things differently :]

[@Mrshikamaru32]

@@gsofficial thats only for his tv shows, i worked with people who worked under him and he wasn't like his tv representation. he only ''screams'' to give tasks to the cooks/waiters and to be heard, that's what i was told.

[@bdse1295]

@@geanolsbar that is real. That and loud voice cuts threw day dreams like a shun through butter

[@NerdyYuki]

This made me tear up because its so sweet how everyone is called a family and gets fed throughout the day to make sure they're in top condition and how in sync they are with the ramen :(. They truly deserve the Michelin star.

[@fahid3342]

Shut up weab

[@isabellat7466]

its fully been 2 years and this is still one of my biggest comfort videos. i have severe insomnia and today i pulled an all-nighter (against my will) and this still just instantly makes me feel so much better. the kindness and care that goes into the video and the food and the entire experience are just so nice. so thank you

[@ceciliaborges154]

It took me a solid 2 minutes to realize that the family meal is for the kitchen staff and not a huge delivery they got order to

[@berryl522]

it's very common in the restaurant industry depending on the place. sometimes it's a couple meals a day, sometimes its just dinner after service is over and everything is cleaned up. it could be prepped leftovers from service, or they use ingredients and make their own with things they can't use for next service because menu change or expiration. it's a good way to just sit, you don't have to worry about making something at home, and you can just hang with your restaurant family.

[@nguyen925]

It's the togetherness through the hard troubles with certain shifts that I really enjoyed when I served tables. You really see who someone truly is when they're struggling through their issues and they still try to help you with yours.

[@KP_Casablanka]

Sometimes it getting recognition by customer too. There is restaurant in Japan that open more than 50 years and all theirs bestseller dishs are from family meal which customers prefer more than all of dish on the menus lol. Name of bestseller dish is like "Prawns omelet&fried rice topped with Broccoli crab cream sauce By Yuta-kun(Dishwasher)" and "Eggplant tempura with Hot egg&tomato noodle soup By Echiro the manager" like that.

[@tkim2320]

@@KP_Casablanka In-N-Out Animal style in both burger and fries are a result of Family Meals also!

[@kblasterbug]

Look at the menu online it's crazy expensive

[@samindigo3]

literally throughout the video is just "wanna try?" "here you go" *gives green tea* "wanna have some?" it's just so,, Idk comforting? like they're involving Alvin too even though their schedule is pretty hectic.

[@ikmalhafiz2865]

that's what you call a professional chef.

[@lochlancowles568]

I've been working in a kitchen as a kitchen hand/assistant for the last 5 years and my favourite chefs we've had are the ones who always made sure anyone who walked into the kitchen was fed

[@dawnbourque8885]

super wholesome. i love it.

[@Tyrfingr]

I need to start making documentaries 😂😂

[@YellawayHD]

I love it so much

[@raine9752]

I feel like I’ve watched too much of kitchen nightmares and hell’s kitchen I never imagined what a well run kitchen looks like 😭 It’s so peaceful .. no yelling .. just wholesomeness.. thank u for this🧎‍♀️

[@301siah4]

Same I forgot not all chefs yells at there cooks😂😂

[@davidknoble8650]

@@301siah4 its mostly for show many people stated that gordon was actually really sweet and supportive off camera but has to be mean to sell his look on camera

[@jackyzboub5607]

Its not a normal kitchen. They are specialised in noodles and are not open for the lunch. In a normal kitchen, everybody is yelling. But its organised and clean. Most of chiefs yells when its cooking time, just because they have a lot to think about, and because a mistake is fatal. And not only chiefs, everybody is yelling when talking. A kitchen is very noisy, with metal against metal all the time, food cooking, oil boiling, KLANG KLANG DING DING DING, PSHHHHH, "SPECIAL MENU FOR THE 14 !" etc... You cannot run a full restaurant if you are not shouting to be heard by your staff. You don't put some sauce from a plastic bottle directly to your food, you certainly don't wear plastic gloves when cooking, etc... Here they take already prepared food from little boxes and put it on a bowl. With plastic spoons...

[@kiiitan2439]

@@jackyzboub5607 it’s normal in Korean cuisine to use gloves in preparing food and the plastic spoons are for the caviar since metal spoons alter their taste

[@Krixko]

hahah agree with you kitchen nightmare makes me think all kitchen run with the head chef screaming

[@kristinporcello5025]

I love how taken care of the staff is. No one goes hungry. Everyone is held accountable for their work but it feels like a supportive environment.

[@Yourworstfears]

As a wife to a chef in the industry, it just makes me heart beam seeing her put that effort into family meal (aka a meal for the chefs and BOH staff) family meal truly makes them feel apart of the “family”, Some nights, family meal also FEEDS ME.

[@Yourworstfears]

(Husbands family meal comes at the end of the night after shift so he brings it home, it isn’t served in house like they’re doing here)

[@christrout9902]

family meal is for the entire restaurant, idiot.

[@LhasaThailand]

I like the atmosphere in the kitchen, no yelling, no screaming, no stressing. Everyone seems very friendly with eachother. A nice work environment. And that food looks amazing.

[@anthonygodinez2881]

As a cook that has worked in many kitchens this was so satisfying

[@sa.w.s.3070]

@@anthonygodinez2881 I said it in another comment but if I would have encountered a work environment like that, I wouldn't have left the restaurant business

[@joshuasterling2144]

The lighting in the kitchen is oppressive, the only thing a knife would be getting closer to in that kitchen is my wrists. Besides that it was very lovely. All of it looked good really.

[@hopelessmongrel]

Yeah I just got fired from a restaurant I’ve been working at for over a year. A toxic environment I constantly had to deal with. I was made the literal garbage can of the kitchen. I was taught to deal with everything, from putting away orders, taking apart and cleaning the kitchen, everything and etc. But I was the only line cook taught to regularly deal with that along with being given more responsibilities but anything I did was never enough. Besides that, I had to constantly hear the line, “why am I even paying you for that.” “What have you been doing all day?” Being one of the only two people in the back of house who was still there a year ago

[@hopelessmongrel]

So this atmosphere looks like a dream

[@Zachafinackus]

I looked up their menu and it's a lot cheaper than I thought for a place of this kind of quality. I was expecting 80-100 per plate, but it's a nice sight seeing it as only 40-50 max. Love to go here some day.

[@nickwatzek954]

They’re more of a Michelin bib restaurant.

[@SA-ii1bj]

@@nickwatzek954 Michelin bib?

[@nickwatzek954]

@@SA-ii1bj Michelin star quality food and service, at less than $40 for a starter, entree, and wine. Room for discrepancies, as with every Michelin restaurant, like some are more like $60 for 3 courses. But basically it won’t be an arm and a leg.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

For a Michelin star place that is surprising. I think people look at noodle bars as casual cuisine, but the level of cooking, timing, and technique here is highly skilled.

[@dogboyified]

i’m sincerely endeared, not only by jane’s commitment and leadership, but with her compassion !! my heart was warmed anytime she fed alvin/her team, or when the other chefs fed alvin as well. clearly she has cultivated a space of passion, of love not only for food, but for caring for others, and for sharing the magic of cuisine. i think cooking should be considered its own love language :)

[@abigaylerecio2361]

when I tell you that I got a little emotional after watching this, I am NOT lying. Chefs are sooo underrated as an artist. Their precision, passion, consistency and hard work is everything. Food is a form of art and expression.

[@ChiefArug]

Totally Agree!

[@NickDBaker]

My friend put it to me so well last weeK; preparing good food is a show of respect to the land. When you make good food, you’re showing respect to your ingredients as well as where they came from.

[@raniazoyashaik1879]

@@NickDBaker so well said!

[@SedevituoKeyho143]

Absolutely, you spoke my heart. 👌

[@kristinaeaves7780]

This is so accurate! This really inspires me to get on this level. I’m just starting out as a line cook and I can’t wait to develop these type of bonds and community. It really is like a family. And they are under appreciated. They take over half their day to do this all for other people. And it really is a unique way of life.

[@Maria-yg3kj]

“Mix the fish trim with the rice so these guys can have something to eat at the end of the night” A1 head chef right there, bless her so much. I would love to work for them.

[@user-ri8ps6cl4w]

no wonder they are successful!

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

Treat your staff well and they will work hard. Respect, kindness goes really far.

[@adrianyamba85]

Great head chef

[@ShinyDratiniii]

The videography is actually incredible. He really knows how to set a mood.

[@ryansulak]

i wonder what camera they filmed on

[@adambock2718]

I love this video. As a young cook I come back to it every year to remind myself what I should aspire to be in this industry. Jane is an inspiration and the food that they pump out while having a good dynamic in the kitchen is incredible. Thank you Alvin for shedding a bit of light onto the part of the restaurant industry that is often looked over.

[@thebigtobinski1448]

As someone who has been working in the food service industry for 20 years, I’d like to thank you guys for showcasing just how much work goes on behind the scenes. Oftentimes, people don’t realize that their food doesn’t just magically appear.

[@johndough8219]

I second that. We are underpaid and overworked but we do it because we love it.

[@tenzinsungmay2067]

yoru anod

[@yearzola79]

Specially this days, people are so rude.

[@iambored678]

I worked in restaurants all throughout college and now that I've started my professional career, I sometimes miss working in food service. The food, comradery, liveliness... smelling like food when you come home isn't that much fun though

[@patrickrusso4821]

@@iambored678 exactly , I love working In The restaurant and almost done with my school to be a mechanic technician but I don’t want to leave

[@erica1800]

alvin’s “me?” when he’s offered food is so cute and wholesome 🥺

[@shirleyfan1357]

This video consists of: -Alvin eating literally everything -Doug giving everyone green tea and little snacks -Me not understanding any food they make so that's what makes it good

[@Laevatei1nn]

doug is wholesome everyone need a doug in their kitchen

[@gnack420]

I kept thinking the whole time "Damn, Alvin knows how to pick the right places to make videos ;)"

[@aucuarium25]

Inga gets to eat too ! lmao lucky

[@ScorpionF1RE_USA]

Your marbles were on full display there. 👌

[@beybreado]

Im wondering if Doug's green tea is actually pi-

[@Realtalknewyorkwithjanique]

They are so kind the only restaurant who offered them food. I wish them luck and continued success

[@maitreyibahuguna1623]

"Do I want it?" "Oh HECK YEAH!" "Oh this is for me?" "THANK YOU" Love this

[@tenzinsungmay2067]

be quite

[@Kitterbitter-q6u]

Lol every moment they offered him something was wholesome 😂

[@liammurphy2725]

I worked in many kitchens in my youth and it was always 'You want this?" 'Here, try that". Top quality food being put my way all day. Loved it then, love the memories now. Blessings on those who feed us.

[@B3RNIB0Y]

@@liammurphy2725 Same brother same. Miss the people not the work

[@ณัทพงศ์เดชธีรชาดนุพัฒน์-บ6ต]

@@Kitterbitter-q6u +หช,ลลลๅฃๅฟ

[@smoothbeak]

Chef Doug has a strategy. He gives you lots of tea so that you will keep going to the toilet, and then he can have moments of peace.

[@thegodsgift2008]

Yessssssssssssssss.....

[@ie6890]

Jajajajaja i thought that was for energy

[@teacupcakes2739]

he uses his secret ingredient

[@ssophiangyn]

@@ie6890 same

[@Kwokwokwokwokwokwok]

I think I fell in love with Doug Doug: "Snack." Me: "Marry me."

[@mattmazek8407]

😆lol

[@richardellis2393]

Ok Doug

[@emmaschmidtfitzpatrick3416]

I had the same reaction

[@rubyjoyvillafuerte5324]

the best green flag right there... ''snacc''

[@ivanamarcos3931]

.

[@TaKyycaramel]

I‘m just glad that they aren’t as serious and strict as other chefs. I understand it when chefs are like this but when I would be in the kitchen for a whole day, I would feel so uncomfortable but I just love their personalities. They don’t even get annoyed when he asks something while they are busy and concentrated. I just love it

[@pogzie]

Doug is the goddamn MVP. Your ultimate wingman. Have a friend like Doug, you'll never go hungry or thirsty.

[@lahellight4337]

uh.. Doug.. is the owner and head chef of Jeju.

[@calumjohnston5343]

@@lahellight4337 pretty sure he knows that, just saying he's a lovely guy top tier friend

[@lahellight4337]

@@calumjohnston5343 pretty sure he didnt since he called him a "WING MAN"

[@mariobros8340]

let's start off with a friend first there, pogz

[@raz1683]

@@lahellight4337 Because in a way, he will keep you feed and take care of you. Not in this situation only but in general

[@irked_nae]

it's very nice of them to constantly make food for the colleagues and Alvin too. they are like a close-knit family

[@wonderhwu]

Jane's leadership is a sight to behold, you can see her dedication towards her team, the food, the restaurant, the Michelin star wasn't an accident.

[@allyw7405]

I love that she’s not feeding her staff cheese on bread

[@alexworm1707]

No michelin star is.

[@jaimeedowell1383]

Feeding someone is an act of love thats so sweet

[@classicbandgeek]

My wife is a Chef who runs her own restaurant - she was so happy to see this mini doc and wanted to say thanks for showcasing Chef Jane. It's so awesome to see women Chef's getting their spots in the limelight. We loved this showcase of what it's really like on the line & behind the scenes... the teamwork & efficiency were flawless. Great work capturing the dynamic of a well run kitchen, Alvin! Thank you!

[@anotherpolo1143]

I didn't think about until reading your comment but yeah it was really wonderful watching chef Jane as a woman chef. I appreciated this uncommon perspective.

[@indiancowpissdrinker7151]

i lik curry

[@Dimension2364]

What a beautiful and genuine comment! ☺️❤️

[@Dundereshock]

15:43 "Oh, what's this?" "snack" I love Doug's energy

[@Dundereshock]

also little tidbits like Reese's Pieces in the fridge, Jane eating snacks under the counter, all of the staff giving Alvin food without hesitation...

[@christina7186]

they’re so intensely professional it’s scary... it’s micromanaged and organized in such a careful manner that i feel busy without doing any work myself!!! props to the entire team!!!

[@DoctorMcHerp]

With the amount of prep that needs to be done, they'd crash and burn if they weren't that organized and precise.

[@pratikt]

11AM to 12AM is just wild hours. Exhausting is an understatement.

[@dawnbourque8885]

it's like a well choreographed dance 100%.

[@hypotermiababy3980]

that’s really sweet that they all have a meal before they start their service, it shows they really care about who’s there and it probably feels nice to feel appreciated

[@samindigo3]

"chef Douglas stole my camera for some fun" istg protect that man at all costs

[@YellawayHD]

‘Snack’ I love him

[@ayusinnyu]

She’s so passionate, she even understand if you make 4 bowls of noodles at the same time can ruined the quality on half of it, unlike other bossy chef thats keeps yelling to rush up

[@solidstatenate255]

PATIENCE

[@cosmobeam8621]

Ramsey understands, he just doesn't care because it's not his 'schtick' at the time.

[@huntstyle]

Ramsay is a TV personality. I mean, sure, he's a chef, too, but on his shows, he's a TV personality first.

[@eumahtorres360]

Me who just binge watched kitchen nightmares: this is too organized

[@brunobastos9772]

Gordon Ramsay Approves

[@mariobros8340]

lol, that is just one side of gordon

[@darkcap6265]

well there is real life and TV.

[@chelsearodriguez919]

Sameeeee lol

[@jessied.6741]

The food looks absolutely stunning, but it’s their hard work and passion that really impressed me. I think this is the ideal kitchen that Gordon always talked about on Kitchen Nightmares: fresh produce everyday, well preserved, and extremely clean. No wonder they succeed. Major respect for Chef Jane and her family for all of their dedication.

[@innnews6299]

Jane’s Jeju Restaurant maybe a One Michelin Star, but her character, kindness, determination, skills, and focus make her a Five Star Person. Exceptional.

[@TheBigApple-od9xt]

Do you understand how michelin stars work lol

[@youknowhuwitis]

@@TheBigApple-od9xt he’s referring to the AA guide

[@innnews6299]

@@TheBigApple-od9xt Of course I do. But giving a person a three star is idiotic.

[@binnydd]

@@TheBigApple-od9xt I think he means a normal rating 5/5 Star, not Three-star Michellin my dear stranger :) Have a nice day!

[@stephenglover8828]

@@innnews6299 can you people actually read it clearly says 5 star PERSON not Michelin 5 star....jeez

[@armieayu7710]

Why did I laugh so hard when Inga popped out in the video without warning? I mean, I shouldn't be surprised already...

[@thegoodwitchluzura]

What’s the timestamp?

[@cifa9713]

@@thegoodwitchluzura 17:11

[@styledliving]

this times a million

[@stark1987]

that was really polite of you to not expect them to offer you supper, must have made it taste that much better, and that woman is freaking incredible, shes making them things, offering the food she has to pay for to them all through the night, they really are a family

[@MrJapjapp]

Hats off to Jane. The way she handled things and had control over her turf.... just amazing. The team they have in the kitchen is 10/10. They deserve this star!

[@bathestyles6525]

I love how everyone's so nice to Alvin haha. I'd imagine he's doing his very best to stay out of everyone's way so he doesn't interfere with their flow, and then everyone's just like: "You want to try some of this?"

[@Bosfammm]

I’ve worked in a few kitchens in my life, never have I worked at a workplace so accommodating and caring like this one. The owner works alongside the cooks, prepares snack for the cooks mid shift, and even have snack breaks in down time. The family meals look incredible and luxurious too. Most of the kitchens I’ve worked in, the foods weren’t free, the discount wasn’t much of one. Honestly, had I found a kitchen like the one portrayed in this video, I probably wouldn’t have left the industry.

[@roseoniscool]

Currently I am a cook at Disney. Been cooking at signature restaurants doing fine dining and I can tell you I 100% agree. Obviously, its a bit different being at a large company with rules and regulation but I crave what they have as a whole team, this makes me want out of where I'm at.

[@francisx.mcphillips4211]

@Alexander, I'm sorry to hear that you've had experiences as you describe when it comes to "family meal." It truly IS one of the most important meals of the day for many who work other jobs. And, more importantly, to introduce the servers to the flavors coming out of the the kitchen THAT evening. I think you all know what I mean.

[@mikaelrodriguez1781]

"ohhhh. im alvin by the way." "hi" *long pause* "im jason" hilarious.

[@ShelfWisdomYT]

Hahaha

[@aimemari]

he was focusing xD

[@solienhussein7126]

i really loved this video. The amount of work they put in before opening their restaurant is crazy. I couldn't imagine getting myself up every day in the morning to prepare all the meals and end at like 12AM, just to start all over again the next day... The amount of dedication in this video is amazing..

[@honiedew]

Props to Chef Jane. It’s always nice to see the amount of dedication and work involved in making sure a restaurant runs smoothly. You can tell her level of attention and detail is a source of pride. It’s such an incredible tell of a great restaurant and its very important staff. Chef Doug is doing a great job too - he’s so chill and a very empathetic chef.

[@niamhgibbons4707]

Doug's silent actions of affection warm my heart. He seems like such a sweetheart

[@Alastair_]

It's nice seeing a chill kitchen where the chefs are just going about their job without shouting at people XD

[@CallumsArmy]

flashbacks to kitchen nightmares

[@rickcoona]

Keep in mind those people on shows like HK & KN are supposedly "TRAINED PROFESSIONALS" Not inexperienced home cooks. When they screw up something they supposedly Know how to do and bring the entire kitchen to a stand still in the middle of service they deserve to get shouted at. Incompetence is inexcusable in that setting.

[@321Tdog]

Yes when the cameras aren't rolling

[@el_pastelerochocolate2671]

The real fact is also the asian mentality, they are just more focused more professional and simply Asian. I am nit Asian, but this Aura is something you have to feel once. I worked in many kitchens, iff there is a asian chef in a corner, go there you will probably learn hiw to master your skills and put them in the right action, every day, perfection is the goal.

[@tink6225]

g*rdon r*msey take notes

[@Emixamnerehs]

I lobe how Doug just kept giving him tea and food ❤❤❤ this whole staff is so welcoming its heartwarming

[@jellyjamlee]

Can I say that I LOVE how she treats her staff. Especially that she makes sure the staff is fed through the night. I've worked in nice restaurants where you're lucky if you can grab a piece of old bread or cold fries after working a 5+ hour shift 😭😭 I love how much love they have in their kitchen ❤

[@berniasd012]

few weeks ago i worked 4 days in a row ( thats 13 hours everyday) and i could only grab a quick lunch on the second day :/. Got sick afterwards also :D this profession is just barely managable with extra staff, but that's too much cost :(

[@1990leonhard]

@@berniasd012 well, i think it's not the profession itself, but the way the restaurant owner makes it. Sadly most of them just exploits their workers, endless shifts, no extras for worked holydays, barely any food for the staff. That's way too common. but every now and then you get a decent owner who treats workers like people. Honestly, they're so few.

[@katebrady2002]

because god bosses know that in order to do your job well you need decent fuel and breaks because people arnt robots

[@jellyjamlee]

@@berniasd012 Aww man! I hope you feel better now. I agree, a lot of restaurants are short staffed. It really is all about the profit to some places 🥲

[@berniasd012]

@@1990leonhard yeah but it also depends on the country, here the whole system is ducked up, owners have to pay such high taxes for everything its a joke we are supposed to tax our tip money.. ofc we dont do it, but according to the goverment it is illegal to take the money that a guest gives directly to you for your service it is a joke...

[@KaswekaKayonde]

When no one was ordering the hwe platter Alvin called reinforcements and had Inga order it. 💪🏾

[@M0j0_145]

Everyone there was so nice Offering him food every few minutes is so kind of them My respect: 📈📈📈📈

[@donhopf]

A busy, Michelin star restaurant with no yelling! Chef shows true leadership and treats staff with respect. Many, many kitchens need to use this as an example.

[@Song26664]

"So one pound of truffle is like a PS5" "Yeah. I'm trying to get one but I don't know how to get one." Same, my man. Same.

[@joWa3]

Have you got one yet?? 🤞

[@Jtb1122own]

@@joWa3 better luck panning for gold.

[@eshav.3552]

Don’t worry, when the ps6 comes out, then the ps5 will be available 😂 haha

[@cinnimont0ast51]

Playstation is sending out emails to people with PSN accounts to purchase them when they come in stock so scalpers can't mass buy them. That's how I got mine.

[@rickcoona]

@Jtb1122 panning for gold is very simple, you just need to learn to read the river to know where to prospect. I've been doing it since the late 1960's.

[@themrvanguard]

The hospitality of the staff that surprises Alvin every time is so wholesome 😭😭😭

[@tylerma9749]

Looking for this comment but no one made it yet so here is a compilation of Alvin being fed :) 2:19 - Green Tea 5:12 - Egg Salad 6:33 - cookies 6:44 - more tea :) 6:59 - Brisket 7:52 - family meal! 10:11 - Ribs 15:43 - sushi roll 16:46 - Uni

[@beatriceladouce965]

You mean Alvin being fed by Doug/Jane/everyone?

[@tylerma9749]

@@beatriceladouce965 omg youre right i need to change it

[@MlpAceSter]

One of my favorite moments

[@vizmon3159]

😂😂😂thank you!!

[@girlwhosaysduh5161]

Not forgetting those ramen he ate also...

[@armawillo]

kudos to alvin for having the spatial awareness to be filming in that kitchen without being in the way!

[@Saannjo]

Alvin when he's 'surprised' about getting food has the same feeling as when you get a surprise birthday party you knew about before

[@Mysticmanaged]

I feel like this is closer to a healthier restaurant experience, these people work hard and are dedicated to their craft. I work at a restaurant that does over 1000 covers a night and it honestly feels robotic. How can the customer matter when you have 20 tickets on the board at any given moment.

[@davidaucoin7280]

a 1000 covers a night?????? Is that a buffet in vegas??

[@Mysticmanaged]

@@davidaucoin7280 Extremely busy restaurant in a vacation area. Holds maximum capacity at about 250 with 5-6 turnovers for each table. Not including both bars.

[@TheBubyChris]

The restaurant I work in does 1000 covers a night as well. Job before that was over 2000 on Friday and Saturday. My favorite was a kitchen that did about as many covers as this video’s restaurant. Fine dining, tons of attention to detail, every dish has its own story to tell and it was fun to be part of the team.

[@copper0]

@@davidaucoin7280 I also manage a restaurant that averages 1000 covers a night. Its not as uncommon as you'd think.

[@Msanabanana1973]

Do you work at Buddakan? NYC

[@danteuribe2179]

You know for a Michelin Star I kind of thought it would be a kitchen filled with Gordon Ramsay-like neurotic chefs and everyone screaming all the time. But they're all so calm and nice and confident all the time

[@minge9]

That is not true. I worked at Petrus in 2017. It's calm and quiet majority of the time even during hectic service. The TV thing is only for effects and only on US version

[@artful1967]

Gordon's "style" is awful. Please don't think most kitchens work that way. He is a constructive dismissal suit waiting to happen

[@truthfinder10490]

I think that the rukus in Gordon's kitchen is because of the popularity

[@jacobsmith-hi6ey]

if you work in a kitchen where everyone knows what they're doing perfectly there's no yelling.

[@july9566]

Nah en effective kitchen is a quiet one .

[@brittneybaker1239]

This was just amazing to watch. They were so welcoming to Alvin. And I love that he was included every time they were eating something. If I ever worked in a restaurant, this is the type of environment I would want to work in. There is a reason they are successful.