C.R. .

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Author of To Those Who Make the Tea and Deep-Fried Chaos - raw, unfiltered looks at burnout, hospitality, and life behind the counter.

Honest, darkly funny, and written for anyone who’s ever worked a shift that wouldn’t end - or for those who just want to know what it’s really like behind the scenes in a kitchen. These short, bite-size memoirs are easy to read, hard to forget, and painfully relatable.

Each year I set myself a random challenge, and this year it was to publish a book. Some will love it, some won’t - either way, a rating or a few words of feedback would mean the world as I venture into something new.

I have no idea where this journey will lead, but like every long shift, you start by showing up - and trying to improve, even if on
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Think Again by Adam M. Grant
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Work Clean by Dan Charnas
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As a fellow operator, I fully agree with the importance of mise-en-place. It really does save your sanity! I liked how everything is broken down, and how it's been adapted to cover all areas. Some of the concepts are basic which is not always reflect ...more
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“There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. You usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after.”
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Calypso by David Sedaris
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The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
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The Hobbit, Part One by J.R.R. Tolkien
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This isn't my usual type of book, however I fancied a change. I enjoyed most chapters, however there were some which didn't really capture my imagination (personal preference). Overall, I thought it was good but wasn't a book which I would put into m ...more
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Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book as Richard talks about the highs, lows and everything in between. There's also some blended humour and down-to-earth moments which makes this even more relatable. I also enjoyed how he shares his approach to risk taking ...more
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“Anyone who’s worked in this industry knows it’s blood, sweat, tears, high-functioning anxiety, and questionable decisions held together by resilience like no other.”
C.R.., To Those Who Make the Tea: A Memoir of Burnout, Burgers & Behind the Scenes in F&B Life

“In this business, one missing lid can teach you more about operations than any leadership course ever could.”
C.R.., To Those Who Make the Tea: A Memoir of Burnout, Burgers & Behind the Scenes in F&B Life

“Anyone who’s worked in this industry knows it’s blood, sweat, tears, high-functioning anxiety, and questionable decisions held together by resilience like no other.”
C.R.., To Those Who Make the Tea: A Memoir of Burnout, Burgers & Behind the Scenes in F&B Life

“In this business, one missing lid can teach you more about operations than any leadership course ever could.”
C.R.., To Those Who Make the Tea: A Memoir of Burnout, Burgers & Behind the Scenes in F&B Life

“There is nothing like looking, if you want to find something. You usually find something, if you look, but it is not always quite the something you were after.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit

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