2025-10-30
From My Dream Restaurant to a New Beginning – A Journey Through Spain and Myself
The dream began on wheels
In 2023, I left the Netherlands.
With my camper, a few belongings, and my Maine Coon cat, I set off to chase one last dream:
to open a small restaurant where I could pour my heart for hospitality into every plate.
From France through Spain to Portugal — it was a beautiful journey, though not quite as romantic as I had imagined. [Read More…]
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The Power of Team Spirit in Hospitality: How One Reorganization Changed My View on Leadership
A warm welcome from day one
The last long-term job I held was special. From day one, I knew this was a company with hospitality in its DNA.
Despite its size, there was an open-door culture. [Read More…]
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2025-10-20
The Hired Chef and the Apprentice Who Made the Difference
The last long-term position I had was a special one. From day one, I could feel that this was a company where hospitality ran through every vein. Despite its size, there was an open-door culture. [Read More…]
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2025-10-17
Change Starts with Ourselves — On Mindset, Staff, and Commitment in Hospitality
Change Starts with Ourselves — On Mindset, Staff, and Commitment in Hospitality
Yesterday, I had an interesting conversation with someone who has worked in hospitality for over 25 years — mostly on the front line, directly with guests.
We talked about something many of us notice: the changing mindset among colleagues. Less dedication, less knowledge, less loyalty, less warmth… and how difficult it can be for those who’ve been in the industry longer, shaped by different times and training, to adapt to this shift. [Read More…]
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2025-10-15
Stay True to Yourself
Stay True to Yourself – Every Guest Matters
In the early years of my hospitality career, I chose to work as an interim chef for two years.
At the same time, I was also making music and wanted to explore what that life would be like — cooking during the day, rehearsing and performing at night.
After two years, I opened my first restaurant, which left no time for musical dreams. [Read More…]
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