Chapter 920: The Chef Needs to Take a Rest, and the Sous Chef Needs to Take Over.

At ten o'clock in the evening, Su Ji and Ruo's restaurants finished cleaning up, and Feng Yifan faced everyone in the two restaurants.

Nowadays, he will give most of his time to everyone in the summary every night to listen to everyone’s thoughts on today’s business.

From different perspectives of different people, let’s see if there are any areas that need improvement in the restaurant?

Today I also listened carefully to everyone's opinions, and Feng Yifan also gave some suggestions.

At the end of the small meeting, Feng Yifan said seriously: "I want to take two days off this weekend, so during the weekend, I may need you and Catherine, the two sous chefs, to take on the responsibility of running the two restaurants."

As soon as these words came out, everyone present was stunned.

Everyone looked at each other, and then all looked at Feng Yifan.

At this moment, everyone is a little confused about his thoughts?

Seeing that everyone was surprised, Feng Yifan smiled and said: "After the National Day holiday, I think everyone has made a lot of progress, so this weekend is a test for everyone. Take a look at what the chef has done without me." How will the business perform under the circumstances?”

After hearing these words, everyone was finally convinced that what they heard before was not a joke.

Feng Yifan really planned to take leave on the weekend and leave the management of Su Ji and Ruo Restaurant to everyone.

Shi Jiahui and Catherine looked at each other, both feeling that the burden on their shoulders was heavier.

The two of them are sous chefs. If Feng Yifan asks for leave, they will be responsible for everything in the kitchen. Not only do they need to cook their own dishes well, but they also need to coordinate various things in the kitchen.

Especially the preparation of some ingredients, and how to serve the dishes after the guest's menu is issued, etc.

It can be said that there are really many things that a chef needs to manage.

Of course, the most important thing is that the chef also needs to cook some more important dishes himself.

For example, the main course of the restaurant can be said to be cooked by Feng Yifan every day.

As for Su Ji, some hard dishes at the banquet also require his own hands.

But if Feng Yifan doesn't come, then the chef must complete all this by himself, especially Shi Jiahui and Catherine.

This can be said to be a great pressure, because if the taste is not good, it may affect the reputation of Su Ji and Ruo Restaurant.

Moreover, Shi Jiahui and Catherine were actually not very sure about those dishes.

Both of them are chefs who have been working in the kitchen for many years.

But some of the special dishes on Feng Yifan's menu are really not that easy to make.

Because the presentation of those dishes is secondary, the key is the taste of those dishes.

Seasoning can be said to be Feng Yifan’s biggest magic weapon so far.

Every customer seems to be able to find their preferred taste at Su Kee, and even some dishes that are not their preferred taste may be changed at Feng Yifan's place to make the taste closer to the diners' preference.

Shi Jiahui and Catherine are indeed not able to handle this with ease.

So Feng Yifan said that he had to take a break on the weekend and give the position of chef to the two of them. The two of them really felt a lot of pressure.

Feng Yifan saw that Shi Jiahui and Catherine were very nervous, so he smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, senior sister, you and Catherine are both masters. In fact, if you were in other restaurants, you would also be chefs, so you can definitely handle it."

Hearing this,

Shi Jiahui and Catherine knew very well that Feng Yifan had confirmed that he would have a weekend off.

He didn't want to discuss it with everyone, but decided to inform everyone in the two restaurants.

Su Liancheng asked a little strangely: "Brother-in-law, why do you have to take a rest on weekends? In fact, both Suji and Ruo Restaurants are on the rise in terms of reputation now, so it's best for you not to take a rest."

Feng Yifan shook his head and said: "Don't be so nervous. Reputation is built over time. The heat is still too high now. We should lower the heat and let the restaurant return to the original taste of the food. We hope that every customer comes because of our food." , not to check in at some internet celebrity store.”

These words were recognized by everyone, especially those in the kitchen.

For a diligent chef, being liked by others for the taste of the food is the greatest recognition of the chef.

Before Su Liancheng could speak again, Feng Yifan explained why he had to rest on weekends.

"Actually, I must take a rest this weekend, mainly because Li Fei'er is leaving next week. I thought, I will take a rest this weekend, and then I will take Ruoruo with Ruoxi and invite the other two families to go on an outing."

After hearing this, everyone in the restaurant was instantly relieved.

Feng Yifan continued: "I have been very busy during this period, including during the National Day holiday. I didn't have much time to spend with my children. Even the bedtime story I had agreed with Ruoruo, I couldn't tell her. Every night I She was already asleep when she got home.

This has actually deviated from some of my original intentions, and I feel full of guilt for Ruoruo. "

Everyone was a little silent when they heard this. Everyone knew Feng Yifan's love for his daughter.

It's just that at times like this, everyone doesn't know what words to use to comfort them?

Feng Yifan calmed down and said, "Maybe in the future, I should reconsider Su Ji's management. It shouldn't be so busy. Maybe I should find another big restaurant and let you all run it. Su Ji should stay." Give us a living for our family of three.”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned. It can be said that their faces were full of shock and disbelief.

The atmosphere was a little awkward for a while, because Feng Yifan's words seemed to drive everyone away.

After a period of silence, Feng Yifan realized that there was something wrong with his words, and quickly said: "Don't misunderstand me, I'm not trying to drive you away. I just think that in the future, everyone's cooking skills will improve, and staying in Su Ji will still be a bit of a disservice. When the time comes, You can consider moving to a bigger place.”

Everyone is still looking at each other because they don’t know how to answer the call?

It was Shi Jiahui who said in order to ease the atmosphere: "We have only been working here for less than a month, and the chef has begun to dislike us and is planning to let us set up another company. Are you being too cruel, chef?"

Shi Jiahui's words seemed to accuse Feng Yifan, but in fact it was more like a joke.

After everyone was stunned for a while, they all tasted the taste and suddenly started laughing.

With such a smile, the atmosphere naturally relaxed.

Feng Yifan laughed: "You guys have to be a little ambitious. If you can support Su Ji in a big restaurant in the future, then I, the chef, will be proud."

Shi Jiahui then joked: "I understand, the chef wants us to make more money for him."

After saying this, Shi Jiahui pretended to be sad and said: "Really, they are starting to exploit us. It's so painful."

Everyone in the restaurant was amused by Shi Jiahui.

Catherine and Luo Yu also took the opportunity to shout: "Protest against exploitation, don't set up another branch."

Seeing everyone's appearance, Feng Yifan was also a little bit dumbfounded.

So Feng Yifan could only suppress this idea for the time being, but he still said seriously: "I have to spend time with my daughter on the weekend, so I hope everyone can understand that in the kitchen and the restaurant in front, everyone must take the initiative to cooperate with the two of them. Sous chef, they are the chef when I’m not around.”

The next moment, everyone agreed in unison: "It's the chef."

After the small meeting, everyone left one after another. Feng Yifan carefully checked Su Ji and Ruo's restaurant and made sure that the water valve, air valve and electricity were all turned off before locking the door and leaving Lin's shop.

Before leaving, he also told Lin Ruifeng, Ma Xiaolong and Ning Cheng to pay attention.

Walking out of the back alley, he saw Shi Jiahui and others waiting for him.

Feng Yifan stepped forward and asked with a smile: "What's wrong? It seems that I have to take a break at the weekend. Are you two, Senior Sister and Catherine, so stressed?"

Shi Jiahui said bluntly: "It's really a lot of pressure, and you didn't say hello in advance. You just said, you have the weekend off."

Catherine was silent for a while and said, "Chef, I will definitely try my best to do a good job."

Feng Yifan said: "It doesn't matter, everyone does what you can. Maybe if I come back early, I can still catch up with the evening business."

After hearing this, not only Shi Jiahui and Catherine, but also the young couple Chen Xu and Luo Yu, Hans and Tom also immediately said that there was no need for him to rush back.

Shi Jiahui said with a serious face: "Since you want to rest and play with Ruoruo and the others, then you should have a good time. You can just leave the matters here to us. Although our level is not as good as yours, but We will definitely do our best.”

Catherine said: "Yes chef, don't worry, we will try our best."

Chen Xu and Luo Yu also said they would do their best.

Hans and Tom are more confident, and they think they should be able to cope with the cooking in Ruo restaurant.

In fact, if you really want to talk about it, the cooking at Ruo Restaurant is indeed simpler than that at Su Ji.

Whether it is the toppings on the noodles at noon or the various dishes in the evening, Su Ji's cooking is a great test of the chef's personal ability. The control of some heat is really not something that can be mastered in a short time.

As for the dishes in the restaurant, most of them are actually relatively stereotyped.

After all, Hans and Tom had worked in top restaurants for many years.

They are very skilled in cooking.

Feng Yifan also understood, thought for a while and said: "It seems that Su Ji will still need to recruit some people in the future. Otherwise, senior sister, if you add Ma Xiaolong, you will still be under a lot of pressure without me."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xu immediately said: "Hey, hey, chef, am I not a human being?"

Luo Yu couldn't help laughing at first: "Hahaha, your cooking skills are still a bit poor, so you need to practice more."

When Chen Xu was told this by Luo Yu, he had no way to argue.

But he then added: "What about Ruifeng and Xiaoning?"

Shi Jiahui said: "The two of them are still in the apprenticeship stage. Although Ruifeng has some basic skills, it is not enough to support all the dishes in the kitchen. Xiao Ning's basic skills are even worse."

Feng Yifan nodded and said, "Yes, Ruifeng and Xiaoning still need time to hone their skills, so they do need some help in the kitchen."

Shi Jiahui thought for a while and said, "Actually, it's not really necessary. Ma Xiaolong and I will take charge of the stove, and let Ruifeng and Xiaoning take care of the rest. With Chen Xu's help, we can handle it."

Feng Yifan said: "Well, senior sister, you guys give it a try this weekend. If you are really stressed, I can find a few more people to come over later."

Hearing Feng Yifan's words, Shi Jiahui suddenly smiled and said: "Hahaha, if you, Chef Feng, open your mouth, I'm afraid there will be many people who want to come to Su Ji's kitchen, and several of the masters will definitely want to recruit their disciples." Arrange it for me to come here. My dad took the opportunity before, so they are all thinking about it."

Feng Yifan said with a smile: "Master's apprentices can't always use them. After all, they are Master's apprentices."

Shi Jiahui thought for a moment and said, "By the way, when I was at the Shanghai Hotel, there was a young man in the back kitchen of the restaurant there from time to time. Do you think it's good?"

Feng Yifan nodded after hearing this: "Well, you can call him over and have a good inspection."

Hearing this, Shi Jiahui asked: "Are you planning to accept him as a disciple?"

Feng Yifan said: "Not necessarily, it still needs to be tested."

Shi Jiahui nodded: "You really need to be more cautious. Now your three apprentices are all very knowledgeable. Whether they are Ruifeng, Xiaolong or Xiaoning, their conduct is very good. You still have to pay attention to your conduct when accepting disciples."

Chen Xu also said: "My master has said before that the first thing a chef should look for when accepting an apprentice is his character, because chefs are also considered skilled workers and often do not necessarily need to be very smart.

And if some people who seem to have good talents and learn things quickly have bad conduct, my master has always refused to accept them as disciples. "

Shi Jiahui said: "This is natural. To learn to cook well, you must first learn to be a good person."

After a short pause, Shi Jiahui said: "Even the uncles of Su Ji, even if they went out to set up their own business, they never said that they used some inferior ingredients or did not use the right ingredients when cooking. serious."

Feng Yifan said: "Don't worry, senior sister, I will definitely check your character and won't accept a disciple easily."

The group of people walked and chatted and soon entered the community.

Shi Jiahui patted Feng Yifan and said, "Okay, Chef Feng, you'd better go home quickly. You don't have to worry about us or the restaurant during the weekend. We will definitely do our best to maintain the restaurant."

Feng Yifan smiled and said, "Okay, thank you very much, senior sister."

Everyone said goodbye in the community, and Feng Yifan trotted all the way back to his home.

After taking the elevator upstairs and entering the house, Feng Yifan changed his shoes lightly. After locking the door, he still checked the water and electricity at home before returning to the room.

Entering the room and approaching the bed, he heard his wife's voice just as he sat down.

"Why are you back so late?"

Feng Yifan turned around and leaned over to kiss his wife, then whispered to her about the weekend rest arrangements.

Su Ruoxi opened her eyes after hearing this and looked at her husband in disbelief.

"Do you really want to rest? Will Senior Sister and the others be working too hard?"

Feng Yifan comforted his wife softly: "Don't worry, I will try my best to help deal with some things in the past two days, and I will also let the senior sister and the others practice more in the past two days."

Su Ruoxi naturally wanted her husband to rest, not that she wanted her husband to spend time with her and her daughter.

The main reason is that she doesn't want her husband to be so busy and hard every day.

Su Ruoxi put her arms around her husband, kissed him and said, "You must make arrangements and don't put too much pressure on Senior Sister and others."

Feng Yifan said: "Don't worry, it won't happen. It's amazing that people are talking about it online. We didn't originally want to be an Internet celebrity store. It's good to lose some popularity."

Su Ruoxi nodded in agreement with her husband.