Interviews with Professional Chefs & Managers

Career Advice, Interviews

PIEROGI & TRUST: ONE POP-UP’S FORMULA FOR SUCCESS

There’s a natural warmth in Pav’s demeanour that fuels the sense of conviviality, inspired by fond childhood memories, which he strives to recreate with his supper clubs. It’s not an easy task, especially when you’re ...

Countertalk Culture, Help & Advice, Interviews

HENNY FOX’S ADDICTION JOURNEY Pt. 2: Tools for Staying Sober

Henny Fox has a hugely impressive career under her belt, with a stellar CV featuring some of London’s biggest names, from Corbin & King to Annabel’s, to her current role as Director of Operations for a large London club. Henny ...

Career Advice, Help & Advice, Interviews

HOW TO MAKE MONEY ON YOUR POP-UP

Hosting a pop-up can be an incredibly fun and wonderful learning experience. Whether you're looking to test drive your restaurant concept with minimal commitment, raise money for a cause, or boost your visibility, pop-ups might be the next ...

Career Advice, Help & Advice, Interviews

HENNY FOX: My Addiction Journey, Pt. 1

Countertalk Loves, Employer Advice, Interviews

Squirrel lasagna and extreme restauranting with Native’s Imogen Davis and Ivan Tisdall-Downes

Ivan Tisdall-Downes and Imogen Davis are now well-established restaurateurs on the London dining scene. Their journey to get there can only be described as a true display of entrepreneurial prowess, complete with tests of character and the constant ...

Career Advice, Countertalk Loves, Employer Advice, Interviews

Building Benchmark Maternity Packages: Zoe Paskin of Paskin Group

This is a fabulous example of our Countertalk community creating positive change from the ground up. Following our shout-out for examples of great maternity policies in the maternity industry, we received an eye-opening total of... nothing. Instead, we received ...

Career Advice, Employer Advice, Help & Advice, Interviews

Pastry Chefs: Underpaid and undervalued, by Taylor Sessegnon-Shakespeare

Welcome to our new series focusing on salary and career transparency. We're talking more and more about money at the moment as we enter a perfect storm of increased restaurant running costs and increased cost of living. Set ...

Countertalk Loves, Interviews

Beyond the Limits: Chocolate, Prices & the Future We Make Together

Category: Interviews