Whether you want to become a restaurant owner, top chef or the best maître d’, is and will always be hard work, persistence and, what not many people talk about: grit (perseverance combined with passion). Success also requires lots of self-learning: keep up with all trends and always do with excellence what is asked from you in your job.
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Only few industries have as much chaotic potential as the restaurant business. There is constant activity, personality clashes and your guests need to be served in a timely and friendly manner. Seems like you will never be able to stop your worries because the bills will still come in, the day will always be 24 hours long, and your job and family responsibility will always follow you.
What aches more than having done one wrong thing to the right person is having done many right things for the wrong person!
When Giacomo Longo asked me to be part of Ritorno from the very beginning, giving me an interesting and exciting opportunity to bring something new and original to London’s well-established bar and restaurant scene, I said yes right away. From the get-go we have had one clear vision, to offer authentic Italian food, a unique Aperitivo and small plates in the heart of London.
What is success? Each of us has different ideas about success. While some view at it as overall success in life, others compartmentalize it into various aspects of life such as success in their relationships, family, financial aspects, and so on. If you flip through the pages of history, you will come across many individuals who seem tohave the Midas touch - being able to achieve greatness despite seemingly insurmountable odds. While some may attribute pure luck as the reason for theіr success, and others the result of sheer hard work, however, there is more to the successes of people like Henry Ford and Andrew Carnegie. Following are eight essential tips to become successful in life.