Behind the Line: Melissa Trimmer
Topic: Your Career
Your Bosses
Have you been lucky enough to work for a standout superior? Hopefully so. Who was your best boss? Why?
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- Melissa Trimmer
- Pastry Chef
- Le Cordon Bleu Chicago, Pastry Chef Instructor
- Chicago, Illinois
My best boss was Jason Hammel of Lula Cafe and Nightwood Restaurant. At
first glance, Jason has this quiet demeanor. Then as you get to know him
you realize that this guy is intense, I mean super intense. He will push
you to become better than you thought you could be, all the while remaining
calm. Seriously, could you ask for a better Executive Chef/owner?
Answers from other users
- Brian Runge
- Executive Chef
- Chicago Il
I find that luck really has nothing to do with the great chefs that I've worked for. It came because I was diligent and worked really hard. Every single chef I have worked for has added a piece o...
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- Joncarl Lachman
- Executive Chef/Owner
- HB Home Bistro
- Chicago, IL
i have had the good furtune of working with some incredible women, in the business...i came to terms with the fact that i wanted to leave the front of house when i was working at Restaurant Nora wi...
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- Steve McDonagh
- Owner
- Hearty
- Chicago, IL
Hmmmm. I'm dying to see how our employees on RIA answer this one. Carol Donovan? Jason Mousseau? Dan and I are waiting...
- Zeeshan Shah
- Chef de Cuisine
- Old Town Social
- Chicago, IL
So far, my favorite boss has been Jared Van Camp.
- Patrick Sheerin
- Chef/Partner
- Trenchermen
- Chicago, IL
Best boss was Thierry Tritsch at Everest. He brought so much passion to the job everyday in everything he did, working the pass, making sure dish was organized, creating dishes for the menu, he wa...
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