Managing Time in a Fast-Paced Kitchen

I’ve been thinking about how crucial time management is for all of us in the kitchen, especially as I aim for that next promotion. Just this week, I implemented a new mise en place system that helped me significantly speed up plate prep during dinner service. I’m curious how others are streamlining their processes and what advanced techniques you’ve found useful to keep pace without sacrificing quality.

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I totally get that! I started using a prep timer during service, and it’s like having a sous chef whispering ‘hurry up’ in your ear. It keeps me focused and on track, though I’ve learned to avoid any recipe that involves too much finicky detail — there’s no time for that.

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