The satisfaction comes very quickly. Most people come to a restaurant to have a happy time, so there's a lot of joy and it's good to contribute to that. Discipline, endurance and ego balanced with a good shot of humility. You have to have an open mind. You have to not be afraid of food and, if you're going to do something creative and be successful, there has to be passion.
Lunch is served, but there's a long day still to go.
In the kitchen, Wendy Jackson relishes every moment.