grassroots159

I'm a big fan of the way Frenchie is designed when I ate there in Paris. Appetizer, main course, dessert; not many seats. If I was going to have my own restaurant, it would have a similar idea. I just want to make creative, original, fine cuisine at a somewhat affordable price. I need to move out of my parents house within the next few years, but I am thinking about going back to college to get my bachelor's because I eventually need to make more money, so I am thinking food science or something similar, I don't know yet. I do know that I don't want to be 35 years old with kids and having to work these crazy hours.

I have worked at a restaurant for the past 1 1/2 years. I am the only cook other than the chef. I make $12/ hour and I still live at home, I'm 23 years old. I just had an interview today with the four seasons in Hawaii. The pay will be $17/ hour, but I have to pay for my own rent car, etc. I have also contacted a 3 Michelin starred restaurant in Spain about doing a stage, but they want me for a full year and they will pay for housing. What should my next move be, stay at home, four seasons, or stage? And why?

I will be going through HelpX.

I heard you have zero free time working on a cruise ship cooking. I want to do a more Anthony Bourdain "No Reservations" type of trip. I want to see how foie gras is made, how scallop diving works, cheese making, truffle hunting, etc. I also want to see and try as many ingredients and dishes as I possibly can. Or maybe I'm doing this the wrong way, has anyone else out there done anything like this before and could give me some advice. Thanks

Next spring/summer I am planning a trip to Italy, France, and Spain. I cook for a living and my main purpose of this trip is to learn about food and cooking and to get the most genuine experience I can get. I am planning to go on this trip for 5 months. I have talked to many families on HelpX and I will definitely stay at someone's farm/bed and breakfast so that I can get food and a place to sleep for free in exchange for work. I would love to work in a restaurant over there for the best cooking experience but I doubt I will be able to get a work visa. I will get around by easyjet or ryanair and get to the smaller towns by train or bus. I also want to eat at a few great restaurants. I will have a budget of around $7000 for the entire 4 or 5 months. Does this plan sound legit? What are some other ideas on places to stay and the best food cities to explore?