Who will replace Lao Zhao?

Zhong Haiming is also having a headache about this problem.

But as the director of the food and beverage department of Guangdong Hai, he had to think about this thorny problem.

Lao Zhao is not such a good replacement.

The reason why the business of Guangdong Chinese restaurant is so hot and the reason why it has such a great influence is that in addition to the quality of the dishes is really good, it is mainly due to the influence of Lao Zhao.

With Lao Zhao here, the industry's first-class chefs will come here.

With Lao Zhao's influence, in various cooking competitions, Yuehai's ranking will not be too bad, and from time to time there will be gold medal signature dishes popping up, making Yuehai Chinese Restaurant even more famous.

It's a virtuous circle.

In terms of influence, whether it is Chef Jiang of Cantonese cuisine or Chef Liu of Chaozhou cuisine, there is still a distance between them and Lao Zhao.

So, hire someone from outside?

It's not a good option either.

Let's not talk about whether we can dig up celebrity chefs whose influence is close to Lao Zhao.

Even if it is dug up, it is estimated that there will be a major earthquake in the back kitchen of Yuehai.

Whether it is Chef Jiang or Chef Liu, they are not people who are so easily convinced, and suddenly an airborne soldier rode on their heads, and they will definitely have other ideas.

As soon as they had an idea, the large group of chefs they brought with them became unstable.

Alas, a headache.

Forget it, let's ask Lao Zhao's opinion again.

Zhong Haiming knocked on the door of Lao Zhao's office.

"Old Zhao, you made me very passive like this, you should give me a little more time. ”

As soon as he entered Zhao Mingyi's office, Zhong Haiming complained first.

Nominally speaking, Zhong Haiming is in charge of the entire Guangdong catering system, and Zhao Mingyi still has to listen to his command, but Zhong Haiming never dares to hold up in front of him.

There is no way, the fame and influence of the people are there.

If Lao Zhao said that he was willing to continue to stay, on the condition that he kick Zhong Haiming away, then he would not hesitate to do what he wanted.

Therefore, even if Lao Zhao was ready to retreat, Zhong Haiming still did not dare to slack off.

"Xiao Zhong, if I don't leave, my old bones will be buried in Yuehai. ”

Zhao Mingyi replied with a smile.

"Old Zhao, don't say that, looking at your energetic appearance, you can at least live to be 100 years old. ”

Live to be 100 years old?

So what?

Can you still be in charge of a spoon until you are 100 years old?

Zhao Mingyi smiled bitterly.

He did make up his mind to go.

He also had to go.

He found that in the past two years, his taste system has deteriorated more and more, and his preferences for food and taste have also changed greatly due to age.

The deterioration of the sense of taste, as well as the change of taste, will seriously affect the level of one's cooking.

As I get older, the level is declining.

Zhao Mingyi had to admit it.

Then it's time to retreat.

If he doesn't retreat, if an old customer asks him to cook, he will smash the signboard that he has accumulated over the decades.

"Xiao Zhong, don't persuade me, I've made up my mind. While you have time, you might as well think about who will take my place. ”

Zhong Haiming also smiled bitterly.

"Old Zhao, I just came to you again because I couldn't find someone to replace you. ”

"Can't dig up the right people?"

Zhong Haiming shook his head.

"Then why don't you consider Jiang Menglin or Liu Yiwei? They may be a little inferior in terms of fame, but the level of cooking is definitely enough. ”

Zhong Haiming smiled bitterly again: "Old Zhao, then you should tell me, who will be better?"

This question stumped Zhao Mingyi.

In terms of cooking skills, the standards of the two are not bad, but Jiang Menglin has a slight advantage.

But Liu Yiwei's advantage is that his mind is more flexible and he is more able to operate.

It's really a bad choice.

Moreover, no matter who Zhao Mingyi recommends, it will cause dissatisfaction among the other person.

This is not what Zhao Mingyi wants.

He didn't want to be close to retirement, and he made his proud disciples unhappy with him.

"If you really can't do it, let's compete for the post. ”

Seeing that Zhong Haiming was already inclined to internal promotion, Zhao Mingyi finally gave an idea.

"How to compete?"

This question made Zhao Mingyi think about it for a moment.

"Since I am a chef, I naturally have to be more than cooking. ”

"Since our Guangdong is known as the classic and new trend of Cantonese cuisine, it is better than classics and innovations. ”

"Since the position of Executive Chef has high requirements for culinary skills and leadership, let them bring a team to compete. ”

Zhao Mingyi gave three opinions in a row.

Zhong Haiming's eyes lit up.

It's a great idea to compete for a job through a cooking competition!

Moreover, if this competition is well packaged and promoted, it will be able to make a big move in the industry, and maybe it will be able to eliminate the influence of Lao Zhao's retirement a little.

"Great, I'll have someone refine the plan right away, and I'll show you it again. ”

Zhong Haiming got up and said goodbye.

As soon as he went out, he immediately began to arrange the matter.

However, the first thing he arranged was not to let people improve the plan, but to put the news and compete for the news.

He did it on purpose.

In fact, the previous news was also released by him.

He knew that Lao Zhao's retreat was too much of an impact, and if the news was not released in advance and everyone was psychologically prepared, the unpredictable changes would be even greater.

Only when the news is released and there is any movement in the back kitchen, can he see it all and prepare countermeasures.

In this regard, Zhong Haiming is very experienced.

Alas, no matter how you get it, the back kitchen will inevitably have a shock!

The back kitchen is indeed not calm.

Just as Ivan was preparing materials for Jiang Menglin, many people came to Ivan to inquire about Lao Zhao's retirement.

Ivan didn't want to say more.

In his opinion, his position is a bit sensitive, and before the final result comes out, it is better not to participate in this kind of topic, so as not to spread false rumors.

But it didn't take long for news to come out again.

"Ivan, have you heard? The new head chef was born between Lao Jiang and Lao Liu, and in the way of a cooking competition, whoever wins!"

Another piece of news that surprised Ivan.

He found that in a place like a hotel, where there were many people, the gossip spread really fast enough.

But he's used to it.

But this news made the kitchen a little calm.

He couldn't help but think, if he really wants to fight for his cooking skills, then does Lao Jiang have a chance?

It seems like a good chance!

Compared with cooking skills, Jiang Menglin is half a step higher than Liu Yiwei's skills, which is recognized by everyone.

Ivan thinks so too.

Just now, he also secretly appraised the dishes made by Jiang Menglin.

He found that the dishes made by Jiang Menglin himself needed more than 5,000 points for appraisal points, which showed that any of the dishes he had at hand were at least medium-grade.

It's really remarkable.

For a chef, if only a few specialty dishes can maintain the middle and upper level, it is nothing, but if a casual dish can be maintained above the level, it means that the chef's level has really reached a certain level.

It seems that Lao Jiang has a chance.

However, Ivan also knows that no matter whether Lao Jiang can go on or not, this kitchen may not be able to calm down.

Alas, the storm is coming!