Every Job in a Michelin-Starred Kitchen | Bon Appétit

[@carrie_the_recruiter]

Wow, I love that they showed EVERYONE, not only the staff that is visible to the guests. Yes you may never see the dishwasher but a restaurant cannot **function** without them!

[@Iroxvideos]

first

[@boardcertifiable]

Can't eat off dirty dishes. Hats off to the dishwasher and the rest of the cleaning crew. ❤

[@haku9815]

I'm a guest service and I respect and appreciate each one of them bcs the team won't function properly without any of them, even if one can do their task but it's not as efficient.

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

No. They still forgot to mention the interns/stagiare, the true backbone of fine dining. They're professional and free, so the owner can hoard all the money for themselves

[@bd8494]

The dishwasher is one of the most important roles imo. They start the life cycle over.

[@lvlfour4]

🗣️

[@someoneshappyness]

Ikr!!

[@phantomking61]

No mention at all. Terrible. Our guy at my job is a legend so I actually wanted to see theirs

[@ajtroutman6481]

@@phantomking61the dishwasher is also shown in this video

[@randyschwaggins]

Chef de plonge

[@letsseehowlonggooglewillallowm]

Thank you for showing people that never get shown, those people are the pillars of those restaurants!

[@AnnapolisGirly]

I like that this wasn’t done in order of hierarchy. All these people are so important.

[@eldenfindley186]

If they're all important, I'm sure they get paid they same.

[@SYSRQLLQRSYS]

@@eldenfindley186 Lol remember when people called customer service workers "unskilled" workers, but then during the pandemic they were referred to as "essential" workers? the switch was hilarious to witness

[@potatochicko]

@@eldenfindley186 Would you say they all have the same required skillsets and responsibilities though?

[@eldenfindley186]

@@potatochicko yes

[@kaziiqbal7257]

What I love about this is that while this restaurant is a well oiled machine with many cogs, they all have an understanding and passion for both the bigger picture they’re a part of and the part they play in it. Often times in jobs in the service industry it’s easy to feel dehumanised but all these people have a sense of pride and purpose and I hope they’re paid well to boot!

[@Thriscucker]

@@pedecadonstudios714that’s basically what they just said… comprehension issues ?

[@billynorbu7603]

the immigrants have my heart working in the basement. big shout out to them. the backbone of NYC restaurants. willing to do what no other wants, for a lower fee. i too am an immigrant and worked as hard as these guys during my college years, usually dishwashing, cleaning toilets, and prepping food. i have fond memories of those days. it made me who i am today. every job needs to be respected.

[@theironworker781]

Yes, undercutting other workers is glorious for business owners.

[@jin_cotl]

I agree.

[@avuci]

They're the backbone to nearly every single restaurant in the US

[@sdiz3509]

kinda crazy the immigrants ARE in fact working in the basement of a Michelin star restaurant. but then again it’s “crazy” at all that we lower our people subconsciously and consciously without really knowing anything.

[@henrylar8958]

i’m native born and a dishwasher. legal or illegal y’all needa quit comin to usa and tellin my fellow americans we are not willing to do manual labor

[@TheMLBM100]

I absolutely love how incredibly diverse the kitchen staff is. This is really interesting.

[@Korvisio]

Welcome to NYC!

[@vr0k3n]

Mexicans/latin people really are American restaurant's backbone. Big props to them

[@Ehsbee]

So many industries as well

[@vr0k3n]

@@extremeprejudice0 so? Not a single American outside of a few thousands speak spanish, the second most spoken language in the world.

[@hovi3450]

Bourdain said that the NYC culinary scene would be nothing without the mexican workers! Big ups to them.

[@vr0k3n]

@@extremeprejudice0 Guess you don't know any mexicans then

[@vr0k3n]

@@extremeprejudice0 and you know how long all of them have been living in the country for?

[@pierrebeaudelomenie1050]

I like how they gave the owner equal screen time as everyone else.

[@knlei1]

lol some barely got any screen time haha

[@accordiongordon]

I feel like the owner got the most screen time actually

[@mechamach8873]

​@@accordiongordon didn't exactly feel like he had th most but he definitely had more than the average worker. his job is not as oriented around one or two specific tasks after all

[@Austin-t3k]

​@@mechamach8873 plus he said he's at the restaurant all the time.

[@accordiongordon]

@@mechamach8873 so to address the OP, he did not get equal screen time as everyone else

[@enriquegarcia9091]

bro that sommelier is a G, "the sommelier is like the bass player in a band, our job is to fatten out the sound" awesome analogy dude's a legend!!!

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

Aka, sell/upsell as much overpriced wine as possible

[@jminh0]

They should post the wages also, lmao

[@tedpiano]

I know basically nothing about the culinary world, approximately how much are some of these jobs making

[@shaun_the_sheip2775]

​@@tedpiano just enough to almost afford rent in new york

[@Ncryptiion]

Easy minimum wage. Now do the usual and cry about it in the comments as if it’ll change anything.

[@tomaxxamot2016]

@@Ncryptiionyour such a meany

[@marcane6122]

Google em. Wages are pretty much the same everywhere in the culinary space. I'm guess the average of these guys is between 15 and 20 dollars. And then mgmt salary between 40 low 100 hi

[@theMK7]

I just love the editing style. It is very beautiful and engaging. Everyone had time to say something about what they do and they all seem to enjoy their job. Wonderful job guys.

[@csatosoccer]

This is such a wonderful step forward to acknowledge each and ever person who makes a restaurant run. Media like this will be a big part to make working and living conditions better for the restaurant industry. Bravo!

[@sombrerosaur]

The head chef/owner of this restaurant, James Kent, died last month at the age of 45. Rest in peace

[@mauz791]

RIP, he seemed really cool

[@Demariooooo]

RIP

[@emilycanfield2634]

His restaurants also closed as a result D:

[@di-erge2552]

@@emilycanfield2634thats so sad :(

[@JustWonderingAloud]

Whoa! I thought this would be an explainer video with diagrams and graphics. Way better than I expected. I enjoyed it a lot..it felt so personal. Also, I love that every staff member introduced themselves and talked about their job. Thanks, Bon Appetit, restaurant staff and owner.

[@matthewkorn1818]

Amazing! Its crazy how many people it really takes to run a restaurant.

[@mikemundy6918]

It shouldn't. His labor must be unreal.

[@vr0k3n]

well, this is a big michelin star restaurant, not your average around the corner spot

[@NateGH36O]

@@mikemundy6918you’ve never worked in a restaurant, I assume. To provide the level of service Crown Shy does, it definitely takes that amount of people

[@TheAlgomalo]

@@NateGH36O Seriously, especially if they're consistently doing 250 covers with multiple courses.

[@georgekouts]

@@NateGH36O I assume you haven't either! It doesn't take 50 people to run a restaurant... especially one with just 1 star, get real! Places like this make zero profit because of labor costs being off the charts! If they actually do 250 covers per day, they need to make $50 profit per patron just to break even! Get a clue!

[@HeyIamHansel]

My fellow Latinos hard carrying. Also, hopefully more people get to hear and appreciate Noelle's voice.

[@kcvinwehoLA]

How fascinating! It’s clear everyone strives to be the best they can, regardless of title or position. Such a widespread skillset among the team, too. I hadn’t realized the nuances of all these positions before.

[@NateGH36O]

That speaks to skilled management. You’d be hard pressed to find many restaurants in the city with a morale like this restaurant’s

[@donpeps1471]

This is great stuff Bon Appetit!!! First time I have seen the full staff behind the scenes. Nice for all of them to get some recognition. I loved this!!!! More please....it is super inspiring! Didn't know there was so many jobs.

[@andremp03]

TV shows like Boiling Point and The Bear has made me realise a lot about how a kitchen works. Big up the Porters, they're like a hidden cog that keep things going.

[@ChildishDanbino]

Nothing better than working with inspirational people all around you. Seems like they all have a lot of respect for one another and hold themselves to a really high standard. Love to see it.

[@jsherpa25]

Noelle at 10:30 has a great personality and gives of a very welcoming and friendly vibe ☺️

[@susanprince4390]

I went there with friends for my 60th birthday last year. It was amazing. Thank you to everyone for making great memories. ❤

[@zackmatherne484]

I love that all these people seemed so satisfied with their roles and they didn’t look down on anyone

[@santiagoarguello199]

Chef James Kent was an amazing artist in the kitchen! I hope to be like him one day. I am inspired by his legacy.

[@7inline]

I absolutely LOVE the diversity of this team! All these different countries and cultures must be a melting pot of ideas and energies. I'm sure it helps to create amazing food and a great experience

[@glenchapman3899]

Food crosses all borders.

[@stephaniemt4366]

Mis latinos siempre con la frente en alto y con una ética impecable.

[@michaelmozingo9900]

Those hours are gnarly

[@stevendchu]

Yeah as someone who has experience in the food industry, you essentially get no time to yourself unless you take a day off

[@thedarkemissary]

​@@stevendchu Yeah as someone who also has experience in the food industry, that labor budget is insane.

[@TomTomDam]

Great insight that shows all the different roles and skillsets that are required to keep a kitchen running smoothly. One thing I would suggest is it would have been clearer to show an animation for incrementing the number whenever the staff count showed up. It was not clear what team each person belonged to as the numbers changed over time.

[@knusern]

No surprise they have a star, with all those amazing people working together! An well oiled machine 😄👏

[@knlei1]

its a star cuz of the food lol not the workers haha

[@ailyn7920]

​@@knlei1 a star is given because of the whole experience. Cleanliness, table, ambience etc. So, technically every employee contributed to getting that star

[@trips644]

​@@knlei1 you think the food cooks itself?

[@spacemans4060]

@@knlei1do you think the food just spawns in or?

[@Austin-t3k]

@@knlei1 bro doesn't realize people make food

[@debb0r]

This was very cool and interesting to see how many people run a big restaurant like this. Everyone knows their spot and I think most, if not all, enjoy their jobs Thank you for this!

[@Ninja-The-Red-Shinobi]

Everyone in the kitchen is important, and deserves respect

[@luisPBonilla]

Lots of Dominicans working at the restaurant, proud of them! 🇩🇴

[@MChristina]

Great stuff! Wish you make more of this featuring other michelin restos as well.

[@vinnykicks7352]

This will go down as one of your greatest uploads. Congrats Bon Appétit 👏

[@bingchilling763]

shoutout to the dishwasher

[@joeybible683]

And after 2 months that this was filmed, half of these people are not there anymore lol

[@iliketowatch1978]

Seriously a great piece. The Dining experience comes down to the Staff/Service then the food. Everything you touch in Fine Dining is made just for you that night

[@kmuda9997]

0:38 is Chef Danny Garcia, season 21 winner of Top Chef

[@patrickduclou]

Thank you so much. This video will help me to teach my Thai students about the different jobs in a restaurant.

[@dinkydigitall]

I ate here a week or so ago and it was amazing! the staff and bartenders were so great I am so glad they are getting a spotlight!

[@JustChill_1031]

To think I actually had dreams of being a chef when I was in high school 16 years ago. This is so interesting to watch.

[@heinminthu-gn6lx]

Oh great to see behind the scenes of how's the restaurant operation going on and love to see there has diverse people working there

[@onemightymill]

Love this! We would love to have you all visit our test bakery and mill here in Lynn and see all the special people who are needed while running a stone-milled bread and bagel company.

[@marylenehall405]

I so love watching Chef Jamal Kent 😍😍

[@tahoforbreakfast]

OMG me too! He seems like such a chill dude. I loved his Munchies video when he ate out with his family.

[@PaulNelson-s3b]

No surprise they have a star, with all those amazing people working together! An well oiled machine

[@jamila2957]

This video is pleasing to the soul

[@miguelaguilar8099]

Toda mi gente latina les amo. Representando fuerte

[@gaoliag-7742]

this was so interesting! so cool to see so many different faces and backgrounds

[@lowdownone]

As someone who is a part owner of a restaurant the most important thing that was said was the owner admitting it’s too many people. In this day and age it ends up being unsustainable. A lot of redundancy here, doesn’t matter how much a fine dining establishment it is.

[@brockadcock2735]

Lead, inspire, nurture, and teach. Great job guys

[@nedryerson9971]

This made me emotional for some reason.

[@jamalwilkesbooth7190]

Depression 💯

[@nedryerson9971]

thanks doc @@jamalwilkesbooth7190

[@AdedayoandWellness]

wait crazy because I just wanted to learn about the different roles but Crown Shy is on my restaurant bucket list for like 2 years now! Can't wait to go

[@alexandratheaverage]

Today I learned that Hulu’s The Bear does not have enough actors

[@VanManDamn]

Danny secretly working in the kitchen thinking no one would notice.

[@N1CH0LAS007]

They deserve much more recognition Incredible restaurant ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@rebecah.h2567]

Amo latinos sosteniendo esa base del restaurante!!

[@carolbuzelim]

Is nice to see a diverse staff like this

[@elorah-sh1oz]

does it matter??

[@brostyle1036]

@@elorah-sh1oz Yeah it does.

[@Paulsicles]

MVP is the Dishwasher

[@kiggen1530]

Loved this video but i would have love to seen the hosts! They are the first impression any guest has when they enter a restaurant!

[@AB-it3to]

I needed this to finally understand The Bear.

[@josephmalik3861]

every race in unity in the kitchen # love this

[@freedomson1]

Love the camaraderie and just the love You all have for what You do! Props!

[@driyagon]

03:07 bro is truly crunched

[@FAV9000]

That's the classic kitchen brigade positions, cool.

[@McRState]

Lots of dominicans and latinos! Love it

[@98bocinas]

RIP Jamal James Kent :((

[@Cesar_Ram]

Rest in peace James Kent

[@metirub831]

Rest easy chef James Kent

[@RafaARA093]

Shoutout to the prep team 🩷

[@alisonbello2937]

Latinos are the soul in that kitchen. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@kamichikora6035]

1000 dishes... The dishwasher is a boss for sure

[@shortclips99-w8q]

That’s a big team 😮😮

[@vinnyeatworld]

RIP Chef Kent. Crazy talented and taken much too soon. But congrats to Danny for winning Top Chef Season 21! He has a very bright future ahead.

[@jerrytwolanes4659]

I loved each and every one of your videos. I've not missed a single one. This one, by far, is my favorite Thank you

[@TheMagicianOfGaming]

RIP james kent. he died on the 15th june.

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

now, spill their salary 😂😂

[@tatianaa9078]

My Latinos is the prep kitchen ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MrCamden622]

I'm gonna eat there just to order the Grill Cook himself.

[@hori166]

Great video, tells it like it is. Chef/Owner is a nice guy. That's a big plus, but other rougher management styles are required in places that are not up to their potential and/or are mismanaged. Your margins in a restaurant are very thin indeed, but the nonmonetary perks and rewards are great since you are actually creating something that is appreciated. That said, this place is a huge and complicated operation.

[@zhexu1727]

This restaurant is phenomenal, both dinner and brunch.

[@fermentedfruit]

Rest in Peace Jamal.

[@RainOnKing]

This was an excellent video! Very cool, love this content thank you!

[@MasterRoyalTea]

12:01 whatever he was doing, you caught him red handed.

[@Atothe7420]

Saludo a mis Paisas! Al 100 poniendo su granito de arena que ayuda a esa concina 🎉

[@lio2zero]

Respects to the single dishwasher✊️

[@Anonymous-bs8it]

Top Chef Season 21 winner Danny Garcia at 00:41! Makes sense he's helping out because he's the executive chef at Saga.

[@lordsiomai]

Amazing how the crew's so diverse

[@ambergama8205]

Def gotta try when I’m visiting NY 🤌🏼

[@vengefulhero]

Love seeing la raza be the heartbeat of kitchens. Without them most restaurants would crumble. But it sucks knowing how they get taken advantage of by these people.

[@gvk1578]

My respect to everyone who works in a restaurant

[@HugoMachine]

Beautiful crew

[@shiradror2724]

מיקה אין עליך🎉

[@SoChillExplores]

Beautiful staff

[@AMPProf]

THAT IS not cheap at all but SO worth it to pay a Genius to make you a Dish of art

[@WorkingTavo]

Tan bella mi gente ❤

[@reifootage]

the type of contents i want to watch everyday

[@J3ff_K1ng]

A really really side note but I saw the starred verb and I thought wow that's a really weird verb but makes complete sense and since I'm Spanish i thought what could the most direct translation be? And I realised that since star is estrella and the past tense would need a do at the end it would be estrellado but that literally means crashed and I thought that was super interesting how an kind of "invented" verb is a real thing in other language but completely different

[@coolguyhino92]

6:30 Didn't know Howie Mandell moonlighted as a Sous Chef

[@MikeyStepp]

They making 18 to 30 probably in their respective roles, possibly 20 to 30 depending on if dish and preps getting 20, the first set of people in the first kitchens probably 22 to 25 and chefs are prolly 26 to 28