Well, I made sous. In the big league.

[sir pball]

Done it at many places, a couple in NYC...but this time it's kinda huge. I try to keep my privacy so while I will say it's at one of Keith McNally's restaurants (NOT Minetta Tavern thankfuckinggod), otherwise I'll just say it means that unless your name is Keller or Chang, I'm better in the kitchen than you

And I'm always available to help, shoot me a message if you're in a bind. I scream at the cooks, sure, but I won't scream at you!

[rusty quoin]

1. Good go. k&r

[sir pball]

2. Already am

150%. Been out with both Chefs and the other souses...is it a coincidence that "souses" is only one letter off from "soused"? Yay booze

[MADem]

3. Congratulations! What a wonderful achievement!

Do you wear an establishment-specific uniform, or do you get to express your creativity with a uniform of your own choosing?

I always found those jazzy outfits in some of the fancier kitchens quite fascinating--they certainly convey a measure of authority~!

I wish you great success and happiness - the world is your oyster!

[sir pball]

4. Aprons.

We wear navy-and-white striped aprons, cooks wear black. That's why it's getting my "stripes".

Other than that, literally everybody else wears the short-sleeved, snap-up, collared dishwasher shirts (thanks David Chang, real good look) - I'm the only one who wears a jacket and that's only because I learned to stick my pen, sharpie and cake tester in the placket, thusly (old photo!)

[MADem]

5. VERY cool! The jacket is styling!

If this promotion involves a big raise, make sure you SAVE SOME MONEY!!! Put a chunk of your check in the bank! Don't even look at it--pay yourself first and forget about that "other money" until the day comes when you need it.

Congratulations again--this is a big deal, and who knows, before too long with hard work and dedication you will probably find yourself as the Top Dog in one of those places, and maybe go on to open your own spot!

Then, we'll have to have DU Annual Reunions at your joint! LOL--you can let YOUR sous do all the work and party down with us!

[Lunabell]

6. Congratulations!

And I hope it means a bigger chunk of change too! Chefs work their asses off but hardly make any money.

Also, what would you say is your signature dish? I'm no chef, but I make a mean Lebanese chicken wings on the grill with a baba ganooj on the side. I used to make homemade pita to go with it, but store bought is so much easier and these days, they taste pretty good.

Again, congratulations!

[Major Nikon]

7. Far out

[wryter2000]

8. That's awesome

Major congrats.

[Phentex]

9. Congratulations!

you sound like a chef.

[irisblue]

10. Congratulation!

may the health dept inspector never catch you out.

[bettyellen]

11. Congrats!!