Leadership style at eye level has always helped me the most during my hospitality career for 50 years. It didn’t matter whether I was talking to a Dishwasher, a prep cook, or a General Manager. That was always important to … Read More
I’m standing in the kitchen trying to hold on to my thoughts, knowing all too well that if I stall, I’ll lose my hold on the situation. What do I need to do again? Oh, yeah, “Nelson, I need a … Read More
The Swiss Federal Council, Guy Parmelin, recommends “Stay Home, and that is right doing so, but I allow myself to add a small addition, ” You almost always stay at home. But in between visit a gourmet hotel for one … Read More
Santo Domingo, Dominicn Republic
This is a follow-up blog from my previous blog “The Hospitality Dilemma” from January 12, 2019, published in the Swiss Newspaper “BLICK”, on Jan 12, 2019, by Dominique Rais, Katja Richard, and Flavio Razzino Desperately wanted: Good Chefs! *The stressful … Read More
Social Media, Critics & Economic Changes Between 1976 and 2017, having reached the summit of culinary glory with 4 and 5-star awards and recognitions, Epicurean Award, Golden Spoon Award, Chaine des Rotisseur 5 Star Award, (The youngest member ever inducted) … Read More
Bürgenstock Hotel and Spa The choice of the hotel of the year did not cause any headaches for the “Gault Millau” this year. The jury meeting was short-lived, said the renowned tour guide on Monday. The Bürgenstock resort was quickly … Read More
EDMONTON, CANADA, MODERN ART CAFE & 32° BELOW The second most challenging project that I accomplished as Vice President of Food & Beverage Operations with the Florida-based Management Corporation was the opening of Modern Art Cafe in the West Edmonton Mall … Read More
The Pressure Cooker and its Consequences Being a Chef is not always as glamorous as it seems to most people! Being a Swiss-trained Chef, I have been in restaurant and hotel kitchens since the age of 16, so when I … Read More
The Reality Dealing with Retirement I never thought that one day I would be writing about retirement! One suddenly realizes that life is unbelievably short! I noticed over the last few months that I am reflecting and thinking a lot … Read More