Archive (3 life histories found)
'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 today's money that equates to about 40c and 60c. Nevertheless I gave half to my mother and lived the life of Reilly on the remainder '
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.…
Tags: catering, chef, domestic science
Chefs in uniform
A picture of chefs - Harry Browne trained as a chef and worked in many kitchens and hotels