Usually, the executive Chef Marco arrived at the restaurant later, an hour or even two after the other cooks. It was always Maxime who opened the kitchen, checked the ingredients in the pantry, and started the preparation of the service line.
That day, however, the executive chef had entered the kitchen just after the sous chef, and with a nod, he had summoned him to the bar counter, where they both sat down to have a drink.
Marco sighed, “Maxime, you are second in command, so I think it is due to share my decisions about Regina. I know you respect that girl. But her behavior at the wedding dinner is not acceptable. I will not renew her."
Maxime stiffened in his chair. "How come, chef, you too did say that the girl works well, and she is talented!"
"I have said it and I confirm it. But
