Peer, have you always wanted to run your own restaurant?
“The idea was certainly always in the back of my mind somewhere. But I didn’t think I could do it for a long time. In a large kitchen, things are usually pretty hectic and hierarchical, so there’s little time for my own ideas. It wasn’t until I joined Seminaris that I dared to trust my abilities more.”

What was the environment like at Seminaris?
“First of all, there was an incredibly appreciative way of working together in the kitchen. I knew that in a different way! This meant that I was able to contribute my own ideas in a completely unbiased way, for example regarding menu planning. But it also taught me how to organize collaboration well. There was a lot of trust in me right from the start, and so I was able to slowly grow into a leadership role.”

What will you take with you for your future?
“At Seminaris, I took part in a mentoring program for employees and learned a lot about myself, my values and my goals. This is incredibly valuable for my professional future because it gives me a compass. I now know not only what I can do – but also where I want to go.”

Thank you, Peer!

* The story of Peer is  fictional and was created as part of our recruiting campaign. It is inspired by real life stories and could has similarly taken place at Seminaris.