Chef Symposium Retreat

How has this idea enhanced your club's operation, etc.?

Chefs and Sous Chefs from Belle Meade Country Club (past, present and honorary) gathered at a cabin deep in the woods of North Georgia on a slow weekend in January to share ideas, techniques and camaraderie. Each sous chef has a special area of expertise that they have taken the time to perfect and this was their chance to demonstrate and educate their coworkers. By gathering for a few days in a remote location, these men and women got a chance to develop further professionally in a relaxed and comfortable environment while also growing as a cohesive team unit.

How was this idea implemented, and what have been the club members' reactions?

With past, present and honorary BMCC employees in attendance our Chefs had the chance to learn skills from those they wouldn’t see day to day. It is not every day that you learn about soufflé from a French Master Chef. Members are looking forward to experiencing new and different types of cuisine. In addition to the new skills our Chefs were exposed to, we have noticed that communication in the kitchen is improved since returning from the trip. This symposium retreat served to aid in their relationship building. A relaxing getaway is always helpful to rejuvenate employees, and in this case they appreciated learning about each other’s culinary passions.