2023 Chef to Watch Yenvy Pham on the Experience She Looks for in a Line Cook

In the current labor market, what kind of experience are you looking for in a line cook?

Probably 95 percent of the time, hiring someone with no experience has worked in my favor. I do not have a huge turnover in my kitchens, but I prioritize someone that doesn’t sweat the small stuff and enjoys the work and the company they are in. Anyone can learn anything if they have a desire to. I’ll...