num_pages: 240
description: The back must slave to feed the belly. . . . In this urgent and unique book chef Michael Gibney uses twenty-four hours to animate the intricate camaraderie and culinary choreography in an upscale New York restaurant kitchen. Here readers will find all the details in rapid-fire succession of what it takes to deliver an exceptional plate of foodthe journey to excellence by way of exhaustion. Told in second-person narrative Sous Chef is an immersive adrenaline-fueled run that offers a fly-on-the-wall perspective on the food service industry allowing readers to briefly inhabit the hidden world behind the kitchen doors in real time. This exhilarating account provides regular diners and food enthusiasts alike a detailed insiders perspective while offering fledgling professional cooks an honest picture of what the future holds ultimately giving voice to the hard work and dedication around which chefs have built their careers. In a kitchen where the highest standards are upheld and one misstep can result in disaster Sous Chef conjures a greater appreciation for the thought care and focus that go into creating memorable and delicious fare. With grit wit and remarkable prose Michael Gibney renders a beautiful and raw account of this demanding and sometimes overlooked profession offering a nuanced perspective on the craft and art of food and service.
language: English
title: Sous Chef: 24 Hours on the Line
publisher: Ballantine Books