I’ve cooked for twenty years in kitchens. One with a star; others in the same vein to lesser degrees, all independent non multi-location same concept. I’ve taught in three different culinary schools, even had a few years in food production bringing folks home stuff to the grocery shelves.

I’ve recently entered back in to industry, in to more of a corporate restaurant. Pay is good benefits are great… should be the answer.

But my mind only tells me rough ass shit. I’m hard on myself, perfectionist…. Struggling with not being as good as I thought I was. I used to feed on the rush, managing a kitchen, setting every cook up to have a great service. Support to get through endless tickets. Fuck a dish up, not awesome, but let’s make the shit right. I loved teaching, and training…

Now, anxiety and self-doubt rule.

Anyone else grappling with this? I know my shit, but my mind is only telling me I don’t.