From selling box lunches to becoming a famous Chinese chef

Chapter 438: Climb the first ladder (please vote for me)
By the time the dishes were served one after another, today's banquet was successfully completed in the kitchen.

Feng Zhengming smiled and clapped his hands in the kitchen, attracting everyone's attention to himself.

"It's very good. Everyone performed very well today. It truly reflects the capabilities of our Huiquan Building back chefs, especially the several apprentices. They have really made great progress, which is great."

Everyone was filled with excitement after being praised by Feng Zhengming.

Especially the apprentices in the kitchen, this is the first time in a long time that they have been praised by Feng Zhengming.

Now the apprentices no longer have the contempt they had when they first arrived.

Through this period of time, I learned from the young chefs and watched Feng Zhengming in the kitchen, cooking the stove himself, or making various arrangements.

Apprentices have come to understand that there is a huge gap between themselves and the chefs who guide them.

The gap between him and Feng Zhengming is really huge.

When the apprentices communicated privately, they almost all realized one thing.

Feng Zhengming became a chef not only because of his skills.

More importantly, he understands the full set of processes and procedures in the kitchen.

You know how to arrange each step when a dish is being served in the kitchen, and how to make a dish go smoothly in the kitchen.

This is not something that ordinary chefs can do.

Because the restaurant's kitchen is a whole, or a collective.

So we need to find a way to make everyone in this group understand what they want to do? How to do it?

In this regard, perhaps to the uninitiated, isn't it just as simple as commanding and dispatching in the kitchen?
In the eyes of Mr. Situ, Feng Zhengming's commanding ability is similar to that of a "general's talent" on the battlefield.

From the intuitive impression of the apprentices in the kitchen, it was Feng Zhengming who used his method to coordinate the work of the kitchen so that each of them would not be too busy.

What are you most afraid of at work?
It doesn’t matter how tedious the work is.

I don’t know how long it takes to complete a process.

In fact, the most fearful thing at work is to encounter a boss who is not very knowledgeable and makes some instructions that are completely ineffective or even counterproductive.

This is commonly known as "blind command".

Feng Zhengming's skillful cooking skills allow him to understand the process and procedures of every dish in the kitchen.

Do you know what to do every step of the way?

After his dismantling, everyone in the kitchen can know where they are and what they should do?
In this way, the efficiency of food delivery in the kitchen will be improved, and at the same time, everyone in the kitchen will not feel a lot of pressure, and will alleviate personal hardship through mutual cooperation.

Feng Zhengming then said to everyone: "I know that everyone is having a hard time today.

But today is a big day for us at Huiquan Building. I think no matter whether you will still be in Huiquan Building in the future, I hope you can remember this day.

Because Huiquan Building can be listed and become the Shandong cuisine exchange base for overseas Chinese in Quancheng, it is the credit of each of you.

If you have any need in the future, Huiquan Building and I will issue this certificate to you.

It proves that you were once the first batch of chefs in the back kitchen of Quancheng Overseas Chinese Shandong Cuisine Exchange Base. "

These words were somewhat unexpected.

After a brief silence, the kitchen suddenly burst into cheers.

This level of identity given to them by Feng Zhengming may be too important to many chefs.

Especially for students who come to be apprentices in vocational schools.

There is this line on their internship resume.

It is obviously very helpful for them to find a better job after leaving vocational school.

Seeing everyone cheering, Feng Zhengming's face was full of smiles.

After the cheers passed, everyone thanked Feng Zhengming together.

Feng Zhengming then said with a clear conscience: "After announcing the good news, I have to announce another news that may not be so good.

At the end of the year, there will be an internal exchange between Huiquan House and Fengjiagan Restaurant.

According to what I said before, the person at the bottom will be replaced by the Feng Family Chef.

Although it is still a long time before the end of the year, I still hope that everyone can prepare early. "

Qi Jiale asked more bluntly: "Do we also want to participate? Do we have to go to the Feng family to work as a cook in the restaurant if we get the last score in the internal communication?"

Feng Zhengming smiled and nodded: "You are right, so Jia Le you must be well prepared."

This statement shocked Qi Jiale, and Gu Zhicheng and the others were also a little surprised.

Qi Jiale then asked: "Will Lao Gu be replaced to work in the Feng family restaurant? Then who will help you as the chef?"

Feng Zhengming smiled even more happily when he heard this, and asked Qi Jiale: "Who do you think Lao Gu brought here in exchange for working in the restaurant?"

Everyone was stunned at first, and naturally thought about the people at the restaurant in their minds.

But after everyone thought about it, they found that no one seemed to be able to replace Gu Zhicheng.

But Gu Zhicheng himself thought of who it was.

"It should be Uncle Yang, right? He will definitely do a better job than me in the kitchen at Huiquan Building."

After Gu Zhicheng pointed it out, everyone suddenly understood.

Qi Jiale couldn't help but said again: "This seems unfair, Chef Yang is our senior uncle."

Feng Zhengming said cheerfully: "There is no distinction between seniority and seniority in the cooking competition. We are all competing against each other. It's just for fun among us."

Seeing the smile on Feng Zhengming's face made everyone in the kitchen dumbfounded.

Others couldn't help but mutter a few words, feeling that they really didn't have much chance of winning against Yang Bin.

When everyone is thinking about whether they will be transferred to work in a restaurant next year.

Guan Wei suddenly said: "If I am ranked last, I would like to work in a rice shop for a year."

His sudden words made everyone in the kitchen look at him in surprise.

Faced with a look of surprise on his face.

Guan Wei said naturally: "Don't be surprised, don't you think that you can actually practice your cooking skills in a dry rice shop?"

Feng Zhengming laughed after hearing this: "Hahaha, it seems Guan Wei understands my intention."

"Don't think you can only cook a handful of meat when you hear about Ganfanpu. Have you forgotten the scene when everyone goes to have supper at night? There are all kinds of dishes in Ganfanpu.

If you think about the scene of late-night snacks in a dry rice shop, it is closer to ordinary people in the market. If the cooking skills are not good, those people will definitely not want to come to eat again. "

When Guan Wei said this, everyone in the kitchen suddenly understood.

The dry rice shop is closer to the customers, and there are only so many people in the kitchen, so the tables can be turned over very quickly.

Most of the dishes ordered by customers are stir-fried dishes.

Looking at it this way, it is indeed a place that tests the chef's ability.

Feng Zhengming looked at Guan Wei and seemed to be a little moved by the young chefs.

He smiled and said: "Don't think about going yet, let's do a good job in Huiquan Tower first. Maybe you can win in the competition at the end of the year."

Tell everyone about the internal discussions at the end of the year in advance to give everyone a mental preparation.

Let everyone in the kitchen have a sense of urgency and know that someone will challenge their current position.

This can be regarded as a way for young chefs and apprentices to not slack off in the future. In the kitchen, Feng Zhengming finished chatting with everyone.

Not long after, the provincial leaders and the overseas Chinese upstairs came down together and came to the kitchen.

Feng Zhengming also led the chefs in the back kitchen to welcome everyone.

When everyone entered the kitchen together and saw how neat and orderly it was, they had a better impression of the kitchen in Huiquan Building.

The provincial leader specifically said to Feng Zhengming: "Xiao Feng, the food you cooked today tastes really good, and the presentation of each dish is also great. It allows us all to see what it means to have both color, flavor and taste."

Feng Zhengming responded with a smile: "Thank you for the leader's praise. Those are what we should do."

The city leader continued: "Xiao Feng, the city has decided to use Huiquan Building as one of the restaurants in the city that accepts catering services. You must cooperate well in the future."

Hearing this, other people in the kitchen felt happy.

Being able to become a hospitality restaurant in Quancheng City is a very good opportunity for everyone in Huiquan Tower and the kitchen.

Feng Zhengming also said modestly: "Thank you for your leadership's trust. Huiquan Tower will definitely go all out."

The provincial leader continued: "Xiao Feng, although your Huiquan Restaurant is already one of the restaurants in Quancheng that receives catering services, don't be proud, especially in the future, you need to continue to do a good job in hosting overseas Chinese."

Feng Zhengming immediately responded seriously: "Please rest assured, leaders, we will do our best to do a good job."

Afterwards, Feng Zhengming also introduced the young chefs in the kitchen.

The apprentice did not receive a special introduction from Feng Zhengming.

However, Lu Chongshan and Sun Hai still introduced it emphatically.

Especially the introduction of Lu Chongshan. Feng Zhengming introduced him as a pastry maker and his credit for being able to recreate silver silk rolls.

Naturally, Lu Chongshan also received praise in front of leaders and overseas Chinese.

Some people like huapao, which are small snacks with fillings inside.

Some people prefer silver wire curls.

These can be regarded as a contribution to Lu Chongshan.

After introducing the personnel, Feng Zhengming asked everyone to visit the kitchen.

The kitchen is clean and tidy, and everything is put away very well, which leaves a good impression on visitors.

The provincial leader sighed: "It is really similar to Jufengde's kitchen. It's this clean and tidy appearance that makes people feel at ease when eating."

Feng Zhengming quickly said: "Hygiene is very important to us, especially the kitchen must be kept clean and tidy."

Everyone nodded, feeling that what Feng Zhengming said was so right.

After this visit, provincial and municipal leaders and overseas Chinese were all very impressed with Huiquan Tower.

Originally, some of the overseas Chinese had some objections to Mr. Situ's move to list the Huiquan Building.

But after tasting Huiquanlou's dishes today and visiting the kitchen, they felt that Huiquanlou was a good choice.

The news that Huiquan Building has become a base for exchange of Shandong cuisine among overseas Chinese has been spread before.

But after this official listing, many people finally realized that the reputation of Huiquan Building is really becoming more and more famous.

In the following period, more people began to come to Huiquan Building to eat.

They all want to taste it. As a restaurant that exchanges Shandong cuisine with overseas Chinese, is the Shandong cuisine at Huiquan Restaurant authentic enough? Can it represent the standard of Shandong cuisine in Quancheng?

There are also some self-proclaimed gourmets among them.

Some people even claimed before coming that they had eaten all over Qilu and were absolutely familiar with all kinds of Shandong cuisine.

As a result, after they arrived at Huiquan Tower, they almost all ate in silence.

After leaving Huiquan Tower, these people almost all said the same thing.

"I'm convinced, I'm really convinced."

For the Qilu natives who grew up eating Shandong cuisine, the taste of Huiquanlou is exactly what they remember Shandong cuisine should taste like.

So they really can't find any problems with Huiquan Building.

As a result, Huiquan Tower's reputation became even louder.

Time has come to September in a blink of an eye, and the hot summer is not over yet.

Huiquan Building's business was booming in July and August, and it also hosted several wedding banquets.

Witnessed the consummation of newlyweds.

Everyone who has held wedding banquets at Huiquan Building is full of praise.

Generally speaking, it is felt that holding a wedding banquet in Huiquan Building is really grand.

Moreover, every dish served at the Huiquanlou wedding banquet will make everyone feel more proud.

Similarly, except for wedding banquets, the private rooms in Huiquan Building are still fully booked almost every night.

And since August, not only some local bosses in Quancheng have been booking private rooms.

Some people from out of town even began to book private rooms in Huiquan Building.

This also means that the reputation of Huiquan Tower has spread beyond Quancheng.

Behind the scenes, Mr. Situ and other overseas Chinese were pushing for the cause.

After all, some overseas Chinese came back with some funds on hand.

Naturally, many domestic bosses hope to cooperate with them and obtain investment from some of the funds they have on hand.

When some people came to Quancheng with various projects.

If you want to contact the overseas Chinese through various relationships, these people will eventually be pointed to Huiquan Tower.

Even towards the end of August, a rumor began to circulate.

If you want to make an appointment with overseas Chinese, you must first book a private room in Huiquan Building.

As a result, the reservations for private rooms in Huiquan Building began to become tense.

Mr. Situ lived in Quancheng during this period and went to Feng Zongguo from time to time to drink tea and play chess.

Every day at noon, I would go to the dry rice shop with Feng Zonggu for lunch, or I would go to Huiquan Restaurant and order two stir-fried dishes.

Of course, more often than not, the two old men would still go to the restaurant.

I learned that it has become difficult to book private rooms in Huiquan Building.

When Mr. Situ went to Huiquan Tower for lunch at noon, he asked with a smile: "Zhengming, isn't it you who broke the news again?"

Feng Zhengming looked innocent: "I really didn't break the news this time. I don't know how the rumors spread."

Grandpa reminded: "You have to be careful. It is possible that someone else deliberately released the news, in order to seize the private rooms in Huiquan Building and create some trouble for you."

Mr. Situ nodded in agreement: "You should be careful. Huiquan Building's business is booming, which puts a lot of pressure on your kitchen. People can guarantee that they will not make mistakes under pressure."

Feng Zhengming responded to the two grandfathers with a serious look on his face: "I understand. I have also told the chef during this period that every dish must be carefully prepared and inspected before serving."

At this time, Mr. Situ lowered his voice and reminded: "Sometimes when people are at their peak, they may ignore some people and things around them. You must remember that any seemingly small thing may lead to disaster."

Being reminded like this, Feng Zhengming became more serious and began to seriously think about and pay attention to some people and things.

(End of this chapter)