After months of researching and interviewing with several types of restaurants, I am happy to say I am now an employee under White Lodging for the Westin Hotel. The Westin has a wonderful reputation and I believe working for a well-respected hotel will grant me multiple opportunities and there is always room for growth. The management and kitchen crew welcomed me with open arms and treated me like I have worked there for years. They are so kind, helpful, and accommodating and I truly appreciate it because I have no experience working in the food industry.
I already feel as if I have already learned so much about working in a well-run, super busy hotel kitchen. It definitely gets a little crazy with all of the running around, but it’s quite exhilarating. On my first day of work, there were two huge banquets going on and I worked an 8.5 hour shift. I honestly had no time to check my phone for the time and didn’t even care because we were so super busy.
Needless to say, I am really enjoying where this culinary thing is taking me. Culinary school has been one of the best (if not the best) investments of my life. Not only am I learning amazing cooking techniques and recipes, I am learning how to be a business woman in this industry and how to market myself. I can’t wait to see where I will be in the next six months- maybe working for the Westin in New Orleans… or even New York City?! Another huge benefit of working in the hotel business is the opportunity for transfer. I have a feeling good things are only in store and with hard work and dedication, I will obtain all of my goals.
Be positive, be productive, and be professional.
Morning Jill. Glad to see you have your blog up and running. I’ll be one of your first subscribers!
Thanks, Ken! Very much appreciated!!