Breaking Bread Birmingham
Want to Work in Hospitality? Hear How UCB Will Make You Industry-Ready
30 Oct 2024
Join us at UCB restaurant as we delve into the unique training environment for aspiring chefs at University College Birmingham. Our guest, a seasoned chef and head of the culinary arts department, talks about the transition from bustling dinners to a quiet, reflective time suited for maintenance and preparations. Discover how the college's realistic working environments, including training kitchens and a public-facing restaurant, prepare students for the unpredictability of a career in hospitality. Learn about the chef's vibrant journey from Reading to Birmingham, his experiences in the industry, and the importance of both formal training and hands-on learning. This episode offers invaluable insights for anyone considering a career in culinary arts, highlighting the significance of industry standards and the essential qualities of future hospitality leaders. 00:00 Welcome to UCB Restaurant 00:15 The Quiet Before the Storm 01:08 Training the Next Generation 01:49 Public Facing Restaurant 02:43 Real-World Learning 04:27 Dealing with Difficult Customers 10:49 The Chef's Journey 14:49 Birmingham's Food Scene 21:02 Formal Training vs. Self-Taught 25:08 Student Success Stories 26:45 Front of House Experience 27:35 Celebrating Bakers 28:37 Hospitality Job Market 29:51 Journey into Teaching 34:37 Advice for Aspiring Chefs 36:08 Common Sense in the Kitchen 41:39 Final Thoughts and Reflections 42:24 Rapid Fire Questions Find Out More About UCB- https://www.ucb.ac.uk/ Sponsors Stock Local Craft Rum Burning Barn In Your Venue- https://www.burningbarnrum.com/pages/trade-1 Buy Burning Barn Rum- https://www.burningbarnrum.com/collections/3-rums Follow Burning Barn On Insta- https://www.instagram.com/burningbarnrum/ Food Delivery Businesses Sign Up & Save Money With Easy Food Here- https://easyfood.co.uk/restaurant-opportunity Download Easy Food App Here- https://easyfood.co.uk/ Follow Easy Food On Insta- https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.co.uk/ Follow Easy Food West Mids- https://www.instagram.com/easyfood.westmidlands/ Opening Drone Footage From Rob At Alto Drones- https://www.instagram.com/alto.drones/ Music From Tom Ford- https://www.instagram.com/thetennischampion/ Follow Us /https://www.instagram.com/breakingbreadpodcastbirmingham/ https://twitter.com/PodcastBread https://facebook.com/breakingbreadpodcastuk For full show notes visit our Website https://breakingbreadbirmingham.co.uk
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