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'Had we been found out we would have been instantly dismissed, and possibly charged with criminal damage '
There was, as in other walks of life a rigid class system in catering. Managers were at the top of the tree, Chefs were often next and waiters were lower down. We were paid much better than waiters but they had the advantage of the gratuities or…
Tags: catering, chef, head chef, hotel, Shelbourne
'In order to ensure that the utensils were not put to any profane use he sealed the string with sealing wax and affixed his seal which was on his ring '
Each year there was a grand ball for the Jewish community in Dublin. This ball was traditionally held in the Shelbourne. In advance of the ball the Rabbi called to the kitchen to ensure that all preparations for the meal were Kosher. He selected…