Invest in training your people

The video discusses the importance of using fresh, local, and seasonal produce in business. It highlights the challenges faced in the early 2000s in finding skilled chefs, leading to the establishment of a Chefs Academy. The Academy offers various programs focusing on experiential learning, such as fishing, butchery, and farming, to provide comprehensive culinary education. The video emphasizes the significant impact of the Academy on business growth and the importance of patience in training, suggesting that returns on such investments are long-term.

What was the initial focus of the business that was well-received in the marketplace?

• Frozen meals

• Fast food

• Fresh, local, and seasonal produce

• International cuisine

Why was the Chefs Academy established?

• To reduce costs

• To offer cooking classes to the public

• To find chefs with the necessary skill set

• To expand the business internationally

What unique experiences does the Chefs Academy provide to its trainees?

• Online cooking tutorials

• Visits to fishing boats, butchers, farms, and crop growers

• Workshops on food photography

• Internships at international restaurants

How many chefs have completed the Academy program?

• 150

• 250

• 350

• 450

What is emphasized as a crucial virtue in business and training?

• Innovation

• Speed

• Patience

• Competition