A Day With the Chef de Cuisine at a Top NYC Restaurant | On the Line | Bon Appétit

"I want to make sure I'm being a proper leader for them." Juliana Latif, Chef de Cuisine at the Eastern Mediterranean restaurant Zou Zou's, walks us through a typical day at the New York City eatery. Juliana starts off laying out her kitchen prep process (and watch as she demonstrates how she fillets fluke), moves on to lunch and dinner service, and breaks down how she takes inventory.
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  • @pjacobsen1000
    @pjacobsen1000 Жыл бұрын

    Professional, no drama, no panic, confident, calm, clear orders, completely in control. No wonder she is the boss.

  • @theprousteffect9717

    @theprousteffect9717

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought head chefs were supposed to scream and throw hot food at their kitchen staff.

  • @pjacobsen1000

    @pjacobsen1000

    Жыл бұрын

    @@theprousteffect9717 Only if the lamb sauce is not ready.

  • @OriginalEric

    @OriginalEric

    Жыл бұрын

    @@pjacobsen1000 or the staff are donkeys

  • @brianfoster3651

    @brianfoster3651

    Жыл бұрын

    @@theprousteffect9717❤😅

  • @brianfoster3651

    @brianfoster3651

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OriginalEric 1:00 months later I’m not even sure if I’ll be back to normal in time for being 🫀🫁🫁👀👣👁️🦶📛🫁

  • @MARISHKALIS
    @MARISHKALIS Жыл бұрын

    I love her energy, her confidence, her assertiveness and the way she treats the staff. ❤

  • @sovereignyx3158

    @sovereignyx3158

    Жыл бұрын

    By wearing no hat and calling everyone by their first names while she wants to get called chef? 😅 I don‘t know if I want to agree with that.

  • @chocolatesouljah

    @chocolatesouljah

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. I found her presence reassuring and unpretentious, yet no-nonsense at the same time, clearly in charge.

  • @torontoenvironment9899

    @torontoenvironment9899

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sovereignyx3158 Head Chefs at the best restaurants in the world do not wear "hats" or any sort of headwear. If you could afford to know that you wouldn't sound so stupid.

  • @sovereignyx3158

    @sovereignyx3158

    Жыл бұрын

    @@torontoenvironment9899 That's right, but if the head chef doesn't wear headwear, then the staff shouldn't have to either.

  • @torontoenvironment9899

    @torontoenvironment9899

    Жыл бұрын

    @@sovereignyx3158 "shouldn't have to" is up to ownership, you're broke stop batching and go be a man

  • @skrwdUNi
    @skrwdUNi Жыл бұрын

    The new kids coming up in the industry are setting standards that very few places can meet!! Love to see it, amazing energy ❤

  • @doubledutchclutch

    @doubledutchclutch

    Жыл бұрын

    Truly. The more and more chefs I see treating their staff like this, the more eager I become to jump ship to join one of their teams. I appreciate the exposure Bon Appetit.

  • @irischamlin3720

    @irischamlin3720

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@doubledutchclutch❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sanchom5905
    @sanchom5905 Жыл бұрын

    Wow blown away by Chef Juliana Latif! She runs her kitchen in such a calm and constructive manner… very impressive

  • @bruisersdilemma354

    @bruisersdilemma354

    Жыл бұрын

    bot

  • @prairiephan

    @prairiephan

    Жыл бұрын

    You mean slow and in the way

  • @christian-uh8vh

    @christian-uh8vh

    Жыл бұрын

    It won't be that easy when you call the dockets, cook and plate up those dishes for those dockets, and for 400 plus ala carte

  • @essendossev362

    @essendossev362

    Жыл бұрын

    Most of all I'm impressed by how well she trains her staff, in a constructive manner as you said, giving them a strong set of skills for the long term so that they're in the best possible position to do their job and so she doesn't end up overly stressed trying to manage everything. Ex, they have a term for if the cooks forget or loose track of what dishes they need to be preparing, but she also clearly has passed onto them the skills for how to manage their orders (pulling out the plate for the order when they get it) so that it doesn't need to be called a lot. It's there if they need it to fall back on, but she makes sure they won't need to most of the time.

  • @finn215
    @finn215 Жыл бұрын

    The smiles on all of the cooks faces when she says good job are all to real, you know its a good workplace when she gets those reactions

  • @redchew8847
    @redchew8847 Жыл бұрын

    She is making it look so easy for an insanely stressful job that’s a lot of responsibility and pressure that takes a certain person to manage, I did her job in a place not even half the size of this and had multiple breakdowns

  • @daimaoza832
    @daimaoza832 Жыл бұрын

    Imma be honest I worked in professional fine dining kitchens she wanted to flex her clean walk in 💀😂 love it

  • @kellydiaz7154
    @kellydiaz7154 Жыл бұрын

    She needs to manage every restaurant. I’m eating wherever she’s at. Such great confidence and knowledge in what she is doing. Definitely can see her passion for food.

  • @doubledutchclutch

    @doubledutchclutch

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I agree. I loved how much pride she took in passing on her knowledge and communicating respectfully with her employees. That's how a real chef acts.

  • @mauz791

    @mauz791

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@doubledutchclutchthe tasting of the dips part was incredible. She knows exactly what it's supposed to taste like, and she's teaching her colleagues so they can learn too. It's wonderful

  • @odettec3518
    @odettec3518 Жыл бұрын

    She’s a natural born leader and amazing host! Absolutely a delight to watch and I’m going to visit the restaurant when I’m next in NYC!

  • @alexlogan202

    @alexlogan202

    Жыл бұрын

    Very smart

  • @MrZane777
    @MrZane777 Жыл бұрын

    Please keep this series and build on it, seeing passionate people in their day to day is amazing and super inspiring! Awesome video, with a great CDC and great staff.

  • @thesingh3323
    @thesingh3323 Жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite series! please keep doing these BA I love seeing these passionate people talk us through their workday

  • @1yamawai1
    @1yamawai1 Жыл бұрын

    I hope she is this way naturally and not just because it’s a video. The smiles on faces when she praises are priceless.❤❤❤

  • @user-on3oz3ug9b

    @user-on3oz3ug9b

    Жыл бұрын

    Shes my aunt and she is amazing. ❤

  • @1yamawai1

    @1yamawai1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@user-on3oz3ug9b so happy to see this!! genuinely touched by this. thank you. please pass my best regards the next time you see her.

  • @georgeinfante8436

    @georgeinfante8436

    Жыл бұрын

    She is naturally like this , I’ve worked under her and she has the up most respect for herself and staff . Never frowned upon anyone . Very uplifting energy .

  • @1yamawai1

    @1yamawai1

    Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! Happy to see this.

  • @schriemontague1970

    @schriemontague1970

    Жыл бұрын

    I worked with and she was always upbeat.

  • @willcookmakeup
    @willcookmakeup Жыл бұрын

    I always wonder how much these episodes impact their sales. That fluke looked amazing and I'm sure I'm not the only one who thought so. I'd imagine they're now having to order more after New Yorkers start watching this episode

  • @eugob90
    @eugob90 Жыл бұрын

    I love the fact that she acts so natural! Im sure that kitchen staff feels appreciated. Kitchen looks very clean and organized.

  • @GaetanLloyd
    @GaetanLloyd Жыл бұрын

    this is one of my favorite series in the entirety of KZread. I hope people watch these videos and realize how much it takes for a restaurant to run smoothly. Major props. Not an easy job!

  • @NYCLight
    @NYCLight Жыл бұрын

    She is absolutely FABULOUS!! Been to Zou Zou a few times for lunch service. It hit all the marks on my palette 😋

  • @camalw7742
    @camalw7742 Жыл бұрын

    Her energy is beyond beautiful omg , she has such a calm aura and appreciates her entire team ❤️

  • @surfcoach
    @surfcoach Жыл бұрын

    I have no idea who this woman is but it looks like she has a stellar team that loves her 🥰

  • @lowqualityguitarvideos
    @lowqualityguitarvideos Жыл бұрын

    Such a natural in front of the camera and has such a great sense of leadership; which the team seems to generally enjoy.

  • @matissta
    @matissta Жыл бұрын

    Like, Wow. Thank you Juliana! That was simply captivating! So much to react to, the menu - your food, operational processes, your management style...just outstanding

  • @prairiephan

    @prairiephan

    Жыл бұрын

    It's not her food

  • @markrose1237
    @markrose1237 Жыл бұрын

    Blown away by how talented these chefs are these days

  • @livalittle13
    @livalittle13 Жыл бұрын

    I love her... professional... to the point... straight forward leadership... yaaaaas girl yas

  • @Amosgreyy1

    @Amosgreyy1

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey beautiful 💗💗 how are you doing ??

  • @sarahwotaszak563
    @sarahwotaszak563 Жыл бұрын

    Juliana seems like a dream boss! So knowledgeable and happy to teach others, but also gentle and kind about mistakes when they happen. On top of that just seems so calm which is key when managing a team in a high environment. Loved this video and wishing Juliana and the restaurant continued success!❤️

  • @sethsoderman2731
    @sethsoderman2731 Жыл бұрын

    This becoming the line Chef mine cook is becoming one of my favorite shows to watch always like to see all the amazing chefs around the world

  • @Francoberry
    @Francoberry Жыл бұрын

    *this* is a seriously impressive place. Some of the restaurants on this segment have been pretty pretentious and overly fussy. This really shows some amazingly simple as well as and technical and beautifully presented dishes. Looks like a fantastic team, beautiful location and unique food.

  • @Spimothy
    @Spimothy Жыл бұрын

    The smiles on the staffs face lets me know shes treating them well.

  • @4nn13h7
    @4nn13h7 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect example of someone who probably didn’t originally picture themselves as a manager but clearly grew wonderfully into the role.

  • @kimberlyjackson8064
    @kimberlyjackson8064 Жыл бұрын

    It looks like she takes care of her team. I’m seeing a shift in the industry and I love it. I said that if I returned to restaurants or opened my own establishment, I would be the change I want to see. That I wish I had. Kudos to her! I hope this continues.

  • @katelovell625
    @katelovell625 Жыл бұрын

    If only more people were like her. The world would actually be a good place

  • @allthingsgumball
    @allthingsgumball Жыл бұрын

    I've worked in so many restaurants. If they all could be this laid back that would be wonderful.

  • @SebastianEmmeluth
    @SebastianEmmeluth Жыл бұрын

    That person knows her job. So comforting listening to her

  • @stefnstef_
    @stefnstef_ Жыл бұрын

    This was so enjoyable. You can tell the staff respect her and their craft. Would love to eat here someday!

  • @steph921
    @steph921 Жыл бұрын

    I freaking love Zou Zou's. Those lamb chops & the dips are to die for. Absolutely love the spotlight on this women led restaurant & team! 💖

  • @kluger2222
    @kluger2222 Жыл бұрын

    Her aura is so calm 😊

  • @asherrfacee
    @asherrfacee Жыл бұрын

    She’s a boss and the food looks incredible. Thanks for sharing

  • @daywithmei
    @daywithmei Жыл бұрын

    Please keep producing this series! Love the look at diverse roles within the restaurant operation.

  • @unruly_ronin
    @unruly_roninАй бұрын

    This lady is dedicated to her craft with a perfect mastery of what she's doing. Always great to see.

  • @TheMattwasherein1992
    @TheMattwasherein1992 Жыл бұрын

    i finished the entire video thinking I was watching eater and this was a new show. looked in the comments and its bon appetit! great vid guys well done!

  • @noyasaur
    @noyasaur Жыл бұрын

    I love these On The Line episodes. ❤

  • @lauramaze5354
    @lauramaze5354 Жыл бұрын

    I love CDC Juliana! She's calm, organized, respectful, talented, shares her knowledge and talent. I could go on and on! This series is probably my favorite, please keep them coming.

  • @Shinkajo

    @Shinkajo

    Жыл бұрын

    You women sure seem to like to compliment eachother with the most banal things. You're describing a normal person in her position

  • @ghostgirl6970

    @ghostgirl6970

    Жыл бұрын

    She's even teaching US. So amazing.

  • @Shinkajo

    @Shinkajo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ghostgirl6970 and it continues

  • @neelchoudhary8432
    @neelchoudhary8432 Жыл бұрын

    This was such a good in depth look into their kitchen and service omg

  • @betsylindsay8480
    @betsylindsay8480 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderfully informative, well done, series. Can’t get enough of this.

  • @theherd5830
    @theherd5830 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing. She must feel great at the end of the day. Knowing your job and doing it extremely well is so rewarding.

  • @brittanyravi5388
    @brittanyravi5388 Жыл бұрын

    This was FASCINATING! Such a help too for people looking at different career options. Props to Chef Juliana and the rest of that amazing crew

  • @phillipa224
    @phillipa224 Жыл бұрын

    Really enjoyed this. Do more. Straightforward. Super pro. Make more of these.

  • @TashJansson
    @TashJansson Жыл бұрын

    wow, she seems so thoughtful, calm and confident ❤

  • @primrosed2338
    @primrosed2338 Жыл бұрын

    What a well oiled machine, right down to inventory management. Their food costs must be well managed. Love that!

  • @riasas27
    @riasas27 Жыл бұрын

    She is so professional 👏 , hats off Chef Latif! 👩‍🍳you did a great job 😇

  • @_cb336
    @_cb336 Жыл бұрын

    What a spectacular human being. Please raise more like them.

  • @MaddieYchama
    @MaddieYchama Жыл бұрын

    Love how she's teaching along every step of the way

  • @MeandYouHello
    @MeandYouHello Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing I enjoy these types of videos

  • @bjarkibirgisson655
    @bjarkibirgisson655 Жыл бұрын

    That whipped aquafata was so cool!

  • @Lee-eo2by
    @Lee-eo2by Жыл бұрын

    Always amazing to see people in their element, its really attractive.

  • @JPzizou
    @JPzizou Жыл бұрын

    Wow she seems like a great leader and defo would inspire people around her

  • @SeanDaNerd
    @SeanDaNerd Жыл бұрын

    She seems cool. Super organized too. I inspect restaurants and other food service businesses, she runs an organized operation and she seems to do it while getting along well with the staff. I’d love to try that place if I’m ever in NY

  • @appalachianfamilyrecipes4647
    @appalachianfamilyrecipes4647 Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely loved the level of organization and calm control over the environment. This chef is amazing :)

  • @prairiephan

    @prairiephan

    Жыл бұрын

    That's because the executive chef and sous chef are holding it down. Most restaurants don't have a chef de cuisine position because it's useless. She's just walking around all day.

  • @Amosgreyy1

    @Amosgreyy1

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey beautiful 💗💗 how are you doing ??

  • @VeeLondon1449
    @VeeLondon1449 Жыл бұрын

    ♥️ Juliana has a phenomenal passionate vibe. And the food looks delicious & amazing.

  • @zoeg5451
    @zoeg5451 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this series

  • @mrki731
    @mrki731 Жыл бұрын

    She's so valuable. Hope they are paying her well!!

  • @jeromerjacildo
    @jeromerjacildoАй бұрын

    So many more people working in the background. I enjoyed watching this so much. Thank you and Kudos to you, chef!

  • @sashacali2425
    @sashacali2425 Жыл бұрын

    Chef I want to grow up to be you... I am so in awe of how perfectly you seem to run your BOH. Bravo❤️

  • @badassmillz_
    @badassmillz_ Жыл бұрын

    Zou Zou is now on my go-to list! Yummmm. Love this series

  • @uhpenyen4291
    @uhpenyen4291 Жыл бұрын

    I love these kind of videos! I hate cooking but I love going out!

  • @milly-rock6735
    @milly-rock6735 Жыл бұрын

    I would love to have such a calm CDC that actually enjoys teaching others

  • @rosastratton4169

    @rosastratton4169

    Жыл бұрын

    What is CDC? I feel ignorant 🫣🥺

  • @catalhuyuk7
    @catalhuyuk7 Жыл бұрын

    Seems so calm and clean. Impressive!

  • @rosastratton4169
    @rosastratton4169 Жыл бұрын

    I had a wonderful time following you around Chef. What a beautiful personality you have! My favorite part was when you said : cool, calm and collect! ❤️

  • @User2rd
    @User2rd Жыл бұрын

    What an absolute legend! Wonderfully professional and confidently calm. Must be a great teacher!

  • @sobepam
    @sobepam Жыл бұрын

    Next time I'm up in NYC I might need to check this restaurant out but really any of the restaurants that have been on this series I need to check out.

  • @Amosgreyy1

    @Amosgreyy1

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey beautiful 💗💗 how are you doing ??

  • @antoneyquiah6746
    @antoneyquiah6746 Жыл бұрын

    delightful video, i loved seeing the inventory! makes me want to start stocking my fridge and cooking

  • @mrki731
    @mrki731 Жыл бұрын

    Looks so good and love how she trains her staff. I want to go eat there!!

  • @MarcPhillips817
    @MarcPhillips817 Жыл бұрын

    One of my friends dined at Zou Zou and recommended it. Now I really need to check it out!

  • @mn8522
    @mn8522 Жыл бұрын

    I think you’re an amazing chef and person. I bet your back story would also be amazing and inspirational!

  • @prairiephan

    @prairiephan

    Жыл бұрын

    Why do you think she's an amazing chef? It's not her menu and all her job requires is the stuff the sous and executive don't want to do.

  • @EG-og5sn
    @EG-og5sn Жыл бұрын

    Lol, the VIP guest ticket at 10:40 is Frank Carone, Eric Adams' former chief of staff with sketchy past business dealings

  • @jimster7645
    @jimster7645 Жыл бұрын

    can you please make more of this series . love it

  • @shannonvillalobos3292
    @shannonvillalobos3292 Жыл бұрын

    Please make an episode showcasing a pastry chef! I need a role model!

  • @PVL14
    @PVL14 Жыл бұрын

    She’s AMAZING!!! Can’t wait to go!

  • @ryannovel8892
    @ryannovel8892 Жыл бұрын

    yoo give her own show!!!! or maybe just put her in one of the segment every onve in a while

  • @julietetlours
    @julietetlours10 ай бұрын

    love her energy! such a great video!

  • @jackiem9267
    @jackiem9267 Жыл бұрын

    I love the education!! And so happy to educate too

  • @marleymcdermott1065
    @marleymcdermott1065 Жыл бұрын

    Holy Moly, that food looks amazing 🤤

  • @missjelisa
    @missjelisa Жыл бұрын

    Wow, she's amazing! This was so cool to watch.

  • @jasN86
    @jasN86 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing episode!

  • @TheDoctorinspector
    @TheDoctorinspector Жыл бұрын

    I wanted to keep going with this one. All the way to the after service smoke out back. She was amazing.

  • @Kate-pz8ym
    @Kate-pz8ym Жыл бұрын

    Inspirational. Love her. Definitely want to incorporate her kind of energy in my kitchen presence ❤️‍🔥

  • @yellowbird30
    @yellowbird30 Жыл бұрын

    Great episode! She’s wonderful!

  • @ftbailey773
    @ftbailey773 Жыл бұрын

    Let's feature this chef again!

  • @stellaproductions1493
    @stellaproductions1493 Жыл бұрын

    This head chef rocks!! I learned so much! Thanks for the tour chef!

  • @heidisawyer5600
    @heidisawyer5600 Жыл бұрын

    Love love love her!

  • @markchristopher4165
    @markchristopher4165 Жыл бұрын

    She's great. Nicely done

  • @bernoldychrispin1275
    @bernoldychrispin127511 ай бұрын

    Love what you guys are doing at restaurant zou zous chef de cuisine Juliana Latif is amazing

  • @btjohne
    @btjohne Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching Juliana, she’s A Real Pro. Now I have to go to Zou Zou & taste the dip tower!

  • @stefandreher7096
    @stefandreher7096 Жыл бұрын

    im with you! big inspiration, great managing style!

  • @mms4520
    @mms4520 Жыл бұрын

    No one has pointed out how Juliana throws her sous-chef right under the bus! Poor thing looks so pissed. When the camera comes back on her later she looks so rigid and embarrassed. Girl, if you're reading this, you did a perfect job! She just needed something to say for the camera.

  • @Luna.3.3.3
    @Luna.3.3.3 Жыл бұрын

    Chef Latif is awesome. I love seeing there's quite a few ladies in the kitchen 😊

  • @philiq18
    @philiq18 Жыл бұрын

    Nice insider look. She comes across as a really good leader. Kudos.

  • @georgemullens
    @georgemullens Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful, if I ever go to NYC I hope to visit!

  • @palepa15
    @palepa15 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video and to the chef. Just a great video.

  • @mikem314
    @mikem314 Жыл бұрын

    This Chef is brilliant! Wow

  • @angeliquericketts7509
    @angeliquericketts75093 ай бұрын

    This was great❤

  • @marcmcdermott6120
    @marcmcdermott612010 ай бұрын

    She’s such a boss! So warm too! Bookmarking this restaurant

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