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…
After finishing in North Strand School I went to St Mary's College of Domestic Science in Cathal Brugha Street. I have no memory as to what drew me to this decision. I had no family connections with catering and no experience of it before enrolling.…
