Chef Ahn Seong-jae, leading the Michelin 3-star restaurant 'Mosu', revealed his philosophy on how to treat employees.
On the 6th, a video titled 'Napoli Mafia PICK favorite Spanish dining restaurant | Celebrity's favorite restaurant' was released on Ahn Seong-jae's YouTube channel 'Chef Ahn Seong-jae'. In the video, Chef Kwon Seong-jun of 'Napoli Mafia' expressed curiosity, saying, "There were rumors that you scolded your staff every time you went to 'Mosu'."
In response, Chef Ahn acknowledged, "It's not a rumor. I'm just glad that guests don't hear any curses." He continued, "One thing I can definitely tell my staff is that it's better for them to be scolded by me. I'm not insulting the staff or cursing at them; I'm discussing the situation. Depending on who is listening, they may feel uncomfortable, and some may say, 'You shouldn't curse,' but I'm not doing it to hurt feelings. I'm addressing how serious the situation is and asking for understanding about it."
Chef Ahn further explained, "I prefer that people witness me scolding staff rather than seeing the wrong food being served. I feel so sorry for the guests. The way I can show respect to those staff members who come to learn from me is by sharing what I know and teaching the importance of decisiveness. I believe it's important to explain the choices I make in certain situations."
Chef Kwon asked, "So do you comfort them after scolding?" and Ahn Seong-jae replied, "It depends on the situation. Just because I use a whip doesn't mean I can always give a carrot. That can become poison as well. My judgment may be wrong, so it's not always black and white."