734: Drew Delaughter on Operating Without Fear or Greed

<p><a href="https://saintgermainnola.com">Saint-Germain</a> was created by Drew Delaughter, Chef Blake Aguillard, and Trey Smith. Drew and Trey met in 2008 at culinary school in Hyde Park, NY. They both moved to New Orleans after school. Drew worked at Susan Spicer’s <a href="http://www.bayona.com">Bayona Restaurant</a> working his way up to Captain, gaining valuable service experience, as well as, wine and spirit knowledge. Smith went to work for Chef Michael Gulotta at <a href= "https://www.restaurantaugust.com">Restaurant August</a> where he met and worked alongside Blake. After some European traveling, and working in other cities, the trio reunited and Saint-Germain was born.</p> <p>Check out <a href= "https://restaurantunstoppable.com/michael-gulotta-mopho/">episode 733 with Michael Gulotta</a> as mentioned in today's episode!</p> <h2>Show notes…</h2> <h3>Calls to ACTION!!!</h3> <ul> <li>Subscribe to the <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSERtxnAE3V7T9PQ19w_Og">Restaurant Unstoppable YouTube Channel</a></li> <li>Join the private <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/groups/493649961457862/">Unstoppable Facebook Group</a></li> <li>Join the email list! (Scroll Down to get the Vendor List!)</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Favorite success quote or mantra:</h3> <ul> <li>"We wouldn't do anything out of fear or greed."</li> </ul> <p><strong>In today's episode with Drew Delaughter we will discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Being a jack of all trades in the restaurant</li> <li>Mentors</li> <li>Learning professionalism</li> <li>What is professionalism?</li> <li>Realizing WHILE TRAINING to be a chef that a different vertical in the industry is your path</li> <li>Humility</li> <li>Working with brand new owners who are learning as they go</li> <li>Bridging the gap between BOH and FOH</li> <li>Delegation and how to balance setting a good example and handing out tasks</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Today's sponsor:</h3> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href= "https://pos.toasttab.com/lp/restaurant-uns