My first stage

[Christopher Haatuft]

I will take my final exam as an apprentice cook in June and after that I want to travel the world and do stages. I have work at a lunch restaurant, had my own place before apprenticeship, been a half year at a fairly good restaurant and am currently working in the best establishment in town. I would say I have a good basic knowledge of cooking and a interest in the craft that is above avarage. I would like to work at the best restaurants possible and learn as much as I can. I sent my cv and a short email to the following places; Alinea, Fat Duck, French Laundry/Per Se and Arzak. I know this is setting the bar high, but why not? This is what I want. What Im wondering about is what experience you have doing stages. Is there somewhere in particular you can recomend? Also, do you have any tips on how to approach restaurants about this? Also, I have a place to live in Dubai, but do you think that would be a good place to stage?

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

[Christopher Haatuft]

come on people is there no advice out there for me ?

[Shalmanese]

I will take my final exam as an apprentice cook in June and after that I want to travel the world and do stages. I have work at a lunch restaurant, had my own place before apprenticeship, been a half year at a fairly good restaurant and am currently working in the best establishment in town. I would say I have a good basic knowledge of cooking and a interest in the craft that is above avarage. I would like to work at the best restaurants possible and learn as much as I can. I sent my cv and a short email to the following places; Alinea, Fat Duck, French Laundry/Per Se and Arzak. I know this is setting the bar high, but why not? This is what I want. What Im wondering about is what experience you have doing stages. Is there somewhere in particular you can recomend? Also, do you have any tips on how to approach restaurants about this? Also, I have a place to live in Dubai, but do you think that would be a good place to stage?

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

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Dubai seems like a good bet for getting a plum stage. Theres an abundance of money and a shortage of classically trained, french talent there so your skills would be highly in demand. I know Gordon Ramsey just started a place there so that might be worth trying. Contact The Chefs Office who posts on this board. I saw a couple of postings he had a few months back for Dubai positions. He might be able to set you up with something good.

[Christopher Haatuft]

I will take my final exam as an apprentice cook in June and after that I want to travel the world and do stages. I have work at a lunch restaurant, had my own place before apprenticeship, been a half year at a fairly good restaurant and am currently working in the best establishment in town. I would say I have a good basic knowledge of cooking and a interest in the craft that is above avarage. I would like to work at the best restaurants possible and learn as much as I can. I sent my cv and a short email to the following places; Alinea, Fat Duck, French Laundry/Per Se and Arzak. I know this is setting the bar high, but why not? This is what I want. What Im wondering about is what experience you have doing stages. Is there somewhere in particular you can recomend? Also, do you have any tips on how to approach restaurants about this? Also, I have a place to live in Dubai, but do you think that would be a good place to stage?

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

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Dubai seems like a good bet for getting a plum stage. Theres an abundance of money and a shortage of classically trained, french talent there so your skills would be highly in demand. I know Gordon Ramsey just started a place there so that might be worth trying. Contact The Chefs Office who posts on this board. I saw a couple of postings he had a few months back for Dubai positions. He might be able to set you up with something good.

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Thank you, Shalmanese! Ive talked to "the chefs office" and he was of great help. I am seriously considereing Dubai, but Im not sure what restaurant. I know people are impressed by the Burj Al Arab, but I think your right about Ramsays place. Would it be hard to get a stage there?

[Christopher Haatuft]

I have now also applied to Verre and Al Mahara in Dubai. Are there other restaurants worth seeking out in Dubai?