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Hospitality Career Paths

• 2010
• Coming up, the two things I never saw in professional kitchens were women and people of color. Being a black person...

  

  Marcus Samuelsson

  Chef, Restaurateur, Author, Media Personality

  Marcus Samuelsson Group

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• 2007
• It’s not about the mistakes you have made, it’s about how you recover from them. Mistakes are always going to...

  

  Mark Lockard

  General Manager

  Marea

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• 2004
• The people I work with keep me level headed, grounded, motivated, and excited about my job. The nature of the...

  

  Carlton McCoy

  Master Sommelier, President and CEO

  Lawrence Wine Estates and The Roots Fund

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• 2003
• This job is me, it's all I know. I am fortunate to continually be inspired by the people around me – the people I...

  

  Diane Moua

  Chef Owner

  Diane's Place

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• 2001
• In this Industry, it’s a day-by-day scenario with clear drive and passion. As with any artist or craftsman learning a...

  

  Sylva Senat

  Culinary Director & Chef Owner

  Senat Restaurant Consulting

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