Siheyuan: Starting as a Chef Apprentice

Our restaurant has a large demand for pork, and we hope to establish long-term cooperation with you. What do you think? "Old Li looked at Wang Jianye in confusion, and said slowly: "Why does your restaurant need so much pork? I have always sold it to some local vendors, and I have never cooperated with restaurants, so I don't know much about it."

Wang Jianye patiently explained: "Master Li, our restaurant has been doing good business recently, and we have very high requirements for the quality of ingredients.

We need a stable supply of high-quality pigs, and we will never let you down in terms of price.

You also know that cooperating with us can provide you with a stable income, which is much more reliable than selling to street vendors.

Moreover, we have certain requirements for the breed and breeding methods of pigs, which can ensure that the pigs you raise are of high quality and will not have trouble selling them.”

Old Li still had some concerns: "I have been raising pigs for decades, and I have always raised them the old way. What do you want? It won't be too much trouble, will it?" Wang Jianye smiled and said, "Master Li, it's not that troublesome.

We hope that you can adopt scientific breeding methods, such as controlling the quality of feed and the frequency of feeding, and ensuring that the pigs' growth environment is clean and hygienic.

The pork raised in this way is more delicious and tastes better, and the dishes made in our restaurant are more popular.

If you do what we say, it will definitely do you no harm.”

After some communication, Lao Li was finally tempted: "Okay, you look like a very honest guy, I'll give it a try.

But let me be frank with you, if something goes wrong, you can’t just ignore it.”

Wang Jianye nodded quickly: “Master Li, don’t worry, we will definitely follow up the whole process.

As long as the pigs you raise meet our requirements, we will definitely cooperate with you for a long time.

I feel relieved now, and I hope our cooperation will go smoothly."

After leaving Dantu, Wang Jianye rushed to Yangzhong without stopping.

Yangzhong is a famous vegetable planting base, and the green vegetable fields make people feel happy when looking at them.

With the help of the local village committee, Wang Jianye found several large-scale vegetable growers.

He walked into the greenhouse of a farmer named Lao Wu, which was filled with a variety of fresh vegetables, emitting bursts of fragrance.

Wang Jianye smiled and said to Old Wu: "Hello, Master Wu! I'm from Wang's Restaurant. Our restaurant wants to set up a direct purchase point for vegetables. We think your vegetables are of good quality and would like to cooperate with you for a long time. Are you willing?" Old Wu asked excitedly: "Direct purchase point? What does that mean? Can you tell me about it?" Wang Jianye explained: "It means that we purchase vegetables directly from you and reduce the middle links. This can ensure the freshness of the vegetables and reduce our procurement costs.

In terms of price, we will purchase at a reasonable market price, and we will also sign a contract with you to protect your rights.

Think about it, this way you don’t have to worry about not being able to sell vegetables, and we can also have a stable supply of vegetables, it’s a win-win situation.”

Old Wu thought for a while and said, "It sounds good, but your restaurant uses a lot of it. If you don't want it one day, what will I do with my dish?" Wang Jianye quickly said, "Master Wu, don't worry.

Our restaurant business is growing, and the demand for vegetables will only grow.

And there will be clear provisions in the contract that if we breach the contract, we will compensate you for your losses.

Therefore, there is no need to worry about sales.

I have finally found such a good vegetable supplier, and I will definitely cooperate well and make the cooperation more and more stable. "

Old Wu listened and nodded: "Okay, since you are so sincere, I will try to cooperate with you."

After solving the supply problems of pork and vegetables, Wang Jianye began to think about the stable supply of river fish.

Zhenjiang is close to the Yangtze River and has rich river seafood resources, but it is not easy to find stable and reliable suppliers.

Wang Jianye came to the Yangtze River and found a pier where fishermen gathered.

There are many fishing boats docked at the pier, and the fishermen are busy sorting out their nets and loading and unloading fish.

Wang Jianye saw an experienced old fisherman named Uncle Zhang and approached him to chat with him: "Hello, Uncle Zhang! I am the owner of Wang's Restaurant.

I want to talk to you about the supply of river fish.

Our restaurant is in great need of fresh river fish. Do you think you can cooperate with us for a long time? "Uncle Zhang asked doubtfully, "How much river fish does your restaurant need? It's not easy for us to fish here. Sometimes the harvest is good, and sometimes it's not. I'm afraid we can't supply it."

Wang Jianye said: "Uncle Zhang, we have also considered this.

So we want to reach a long-term cooperation agreement with you, and you try your best to ensure supply to us.

It doesn’t matter if the harvest is bad.

Normally, we purchase at a reasonable price, and when there are a lot of fish, you can give us priority.

Do you think this will work? This way you will have a stable sales channel and you don’t have to run around selling fish.”

Uncle Zhang thought for a moment and said, “That sounds okay.

But the price has to be fair and not bully us fishermen."

Wang Jianye quickly said, “Uncle Zhang, don’t worry.

We will definitely purchase at a reasonable market price and will never lower your price.

Moreover, our long-term cooperation is definitely a mutually beneficial and win-win situation.

From now on, you can treat me as your old customer and come to me if you have any problems.

I also sincerely want to stabilize the supply of river seafood so that customers in the store can always eat fresh and delicious river seafood. "

Finally, Mr. Zhang nodded and agreed: "Okay, young man, since you seem sincere, I will cooperate with you.

I hope everything goes smoothly for us in the future.”

After reaching a cooperation agreement with farmers and fishermen, Wang Jianye felt more at ease, but he was not satisfied with it.

In order to further improve the storage and pre-processing capabilities of food, he decided to build a small cold storage and processing workshop.

Wang Jianye personally selected the site and found a suitable vacant land near the hotel.

Then he invited a professional construction team to work day and night.

During the construction period, he went to the site to supervise almost every day. Looking at the rows of building materials piled up like mountains and the workers busy working in the sweat, he felt both anticipation and worry.

"This cold storage and processing workshop must be built, otherwise all previous efforts may be in vain."

He often reminded himself of this in his heart.

When encountering technical difficulties, he actively communicates with engineers to find the best solution.

When funds were tight, he raised funds everywhere and worked hard to ensure the smooth progress of the project. After a period of intensive construction, the small cold storage and processing workshop were finally built.

The temperature inside the cold storage is constant, which can store various meats, vegetables and freshwater fish well, ensuring that the ingredients remain fresh in different seasons.

The processing workshop is equipped with all kinds of advanced pre-processing equipment, where chefs can carry out initial processing of ingredients, greatly improving the kitchen's work efficiency.

Wang Jianye stood in front of the newly built cold storage and processing workshop with a proud smile on his face.

He recalled the difficulties and setbacks he had experienced in order to solve the food supply problem during this period, and he was filled with emotion: "Fortunately, I persisted. Now the food supply is guaranteed and the future of the restaurant is more stable.

Although each step is difficult, it is worth it.

In the future, I will continue to improve and expand supply channels, so that Wang's Restaurant can take root deeper in Zhenjiang and develop better. "

During this process, the employees in the store also felt Wang Jianye’s hard work and dedication.

Chef Lao Zhao said to the waiters with emotion: "Look at how much effort the boss has put into the supply of ingredients for our restaurant.

This is all to ensure the quality of the dishes and make our restaurant better and better.

We have to work hard and live up to our boss's expectations!" The employees nodded in enthusiasm.

From then on, the food supply of Wang's Restaurant was greatly improved.

A stable source of ingredients ensures the stable quality of the dishes, and the restaurant's business is more prosperous.

Whether it is daily business or hosting important banquets, Wang Jianye no longer has to worry about the supply of food.

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In the kitchen, the flame of the stove roared, and the spatula and the iron pot collided with each other to create a crisp rhythm; in the restaurant, the tables and chairs were neatly arranged, the customers were laughing and talking, the waiters were walking around, and the shouts of serving dishes and the sounds of conversation were heard one after another.

However, behind this lively appearance, a "secret war" caused by regional cultural differences is quietly unfolding.

The old employees from Xuzhou are straightforward and heroic like their fellow villagers, work at a tight and efficient pace, and speak so loudly that the whole kitchen can hear them. The newly recruited employees from Zhenjiang uphold the gentleness and delicacy of the Jiangnan water town, and pay more attention to service details and etiquette standards.

Two completely different styles, like oil and water, seem to be in the same pot, but they are always difficult to blend.

It was the peak dining time that day, and the restaurant was packed with people. Every table was occupied by guests. Waiters were hurrying through the crowd carrying plates, and the kitchen was a scene of bustling activity.

Lao Wang, a chef from Xuzhou, had beads of sweat on his forehead. He skillfully stir-fried the vegetables in the pot with his hands, and glanced at the serving port from time to time.

Seeing the dishes he had carefully prepared piled up at the food delivery counter but no waiter came to take them for a long time, he became extremely anxious.

"Why is the food so slow to be served? What's going on?" Lao Wang's loud voice instantly exploded in the noisy kitchen. He slammed the spatula heavily onto the stove, splashing oil stains, and his face was full of anger.

Xiao Li, a waiter from Zhenjiang who was cleaning up the dishes nearby, was startled by the sudden roar and almost dropped the plate in his hand.

He frowned and muttered softly: "Why are you rushing me? It's not intentional."

Lao Wang was very sharp-eared. He heard Xiao Li's muttering and immediately flew into a rage. He took a few steps to Xiao Li, pointed at the serving station and shouted, "Can you guys please pay more attention to your work? The food is almost cold and the customers are waiting. How can this be allowed?" Xiao Li's face flushed red. He felt very wronged. He straightened his back and retorted, "We are also busy. We are not lazy.

There are so many customers in this store, how can it be that fast? "

The two of them were talking back and forth, their voices getting louder and louder, neither of them giving in.

The employees around stopped what they were doing and looked at him in surprise.

The noise of the quarrel also spread into the restaurant, and the customers all showed strange expressions. The originally harmonious and pleasant dining atmosphere was instantly broken.

A customer who was dining there frowned and said to his companion next to him: "What's wrong with this restaurant? The employees are quarreling here. How can we eat in peace?"

His companion also shook his head helplessly.

Wang Jianye was handling matters in the office at that time. When he heard the noise outside, he had a bad feeling.

He hurried towards the restaurant, and when he saw the chaotic scene, his heart skipped a beat.

He knew that if this problem was not resolved in time, it would have a serious impact on the hotel's reputation and business.

Wang Jianye walked up to Lao Wang and Xiao Li with a sullen face and said sternly, "Stop arguing! It's not decent to do this in front of guests! Go calm down first."

Lao Wang and Xiao Li turned around angrily and walked away.

Wang Jianye looked at their backs and sighed secretly, knowing that the conflicts caused by cultural differences had reached the point where they had to be resolved.

When there were fewer customers, Wang Jianye gathered all the employees together.

The atmosphere in the conference room was somewhat dull and depressing. Everyone lowered their heads and did not dare to look directly into Wang Jianye's eyes.

Wang Jianye sat in the main seat, looked around, and said earnestly: "Everyone has seen what happened today. Our hotel is a whole. The old employees from Xuzhou and the new employees from Zhenjiang are all for the purpose of running the hotel well.

But now they quarrel over trivial matters, affecting the guests' dining. Have you ever thought about how much damage this will cause to the restaurant?" The employees nodded one after another, and some showed guilty looks on their faces.

Wang Jianye went on to say: “I know that everyone comes from different places and has different living habits and ways of doing things.

This is not a problem, but rather the characteristic and advantage of our hotel.

But we must learn to understand and tolerate each other.

Therefore, I decided to organize a 'North-South Cultural Exchange Meeting' so that everyone can have a good exchange and enhance mutual understanding. "

A few days later, the "North-South Cultural Exchange Conference" officially kicked off.

The conference room is decorated in a warm and vibrant atmosphere, with the walls covered with photos of the scenery and introductions to the cultural characteristics of Xuzhou and Zhenjiang.

The employees sat together, feeling a little reserved and uncomfortable at first, and their communications with each other were a little cautious.

Wang Jianye was the first to break the silence and said with a smile: "Don't be nervous, just treat this as a place to chat and speak freely.

Let’s first ask our colleagues in Xuzhou to share the customs and work habits of your hometown.”

Lao Wang was the first to stand up. He scratched his head and said with a smile, "People from Xuzhou can be summed up in one word: straightforward! We don't like to beat around the bush when we talk, and we do things in a straightforward and efficient manner.

Where we are, when friends and family get together, the scene is very lively. Everyone eats and drinks in big bowls and laughs loudly.

Just like cooking in our kitchen, we need to use a lot of oil and a high fire, and cook quickly, otherwise how can we make those delicious Xuzhou dishes? "

Xiao Zhou, an employee from Zhenjiang, raised his hand curiously and asked, "Master Wang, do you have any special techniques for cooking Xuzhou cuisine? It seems quite different from our Zhenjiang cuisine." (End of this chapter)