""I've been a bully for a large part of my career. I've yelled and pushed people. I've been a terrible boss at times.""
""The public expects more from us now.""
""Is there still room for guys like me, who started before this new era?""
""If they can't change and make amends, there really isn't room for them anymore.""
René Redzepi, chef of Noma, recently left his restaurant amid allegations of abuse in the kitchen. His 2015 essay acknowledged his past bullying behavior and questioned the future of chefs like him in a changing industry. Redzepi admitted to being a terrible boss and recognized the public's demand for better treatment of kitchen staff. While he has attempted to change his behavior and the industry, the results have been inconsistent, raising concerns about the acceptance of abusive chefs in modern culinary culture.
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