novelslam Chapter 111 Invitation
Chapter 111 Invitation
Chapter 111 Invitation
"Xu Yang, drink tea or boiled water."
"Chef Zhao, I'll do it myself."
Then he took the paper cup and poured water himself.
Today is September 9th, and the restaurant will open tomorrow, so he came here today as an invitation.
Regardless of whether Zhao Leijun would agree or not, anyway, he should invite a lot.
It is something that has been agreed in advance and cannot be reversed.
"Did you come here today for something?" Zhao Leijun asked.
Xu Yang said straight to the point: "The opening of the hotel will be at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. Didn't I say that before? When I open, I will definitely invite you to come and support me. Naturally, I am here for this matter."
He set the time to open on the 25th, and he also has this in mind.
First of all, the Mid-Autumn Festival is on the 21st, and today has passed.
There are still six days left for the next National Day, and the holiday has not yet started, and there are not many tourists coming to travel.
So the hotel is now in a relatively quiet time.
In order to verify his idea, Xu Yang also specifically contacted Tian Mingzheng and the others in advance.
As expected, the result was that after the Mid-Autumn Festival, the flow of people had dropped to the lowest point from the second day onwards.
These days are indeed the most idle time.
Even at noon, there is still time to spare.
It can be proved that this period of time is indeed not busy.
Because of this, Xu Yang made a special trip here today just to support the opening.
You can invite Wang Yuangang, Wang Dongjie and Gao Yi directly, or of course you can call Zhang Yang.
It's just that no matter how free it is, it's almost impossible for the four of them or three of them to want to rest together.
This would require a leave of absence.
You don't have to think about what to do when you ask for leave, you can guess it all at once.
Taking this into consideration, Xu Yang went directly to Zhao Leijun to explain his intentions, which was equivalent to inviting him and Tian Mingzheng to come with him.
In this way, it will be much easier to ask for leave.
Zhao Leijun nodded.
"It turned out to be for this matter. Don't worry, I have already told Tian Mingzheng, Wang Yuangang, and Wang Dongjie, who has a good relationship with you, that you can go there on the day of the opening to support you. At that time, you had a day off. Are you preparing for the opening?"
Hearing this, Xu Yang felt relieved.
He nodded and said, "Yes, the opening time has been set before, and it will be at 11:[-] tomorrow morning."
"tomorrow."
"Yes, tomorrow morning, it would be best if you can come over, and if you can't, you won't have to force it."
Now it was Xu Yang's turn to test Zhao Leijun's attitude.
When he was about to leave, Zhao Leijun thought of various ways to keep him, and also expressed his attitude that he could continue to communicate in the future.
At that time Xu Yang naturally agreed.
Now is a good time to see if Zhao Leijun said it casually or if it really happened.
Anyway, it can be seen from today's situation.
"Come on, why don't you come? It was agreed that on the day of your opening, I, Tian Mingzheng, Wu Han, and Wang Yuangang will all come, and the flower baskets I promised will be delivered on time. How could we miss such a good opportunity? .”
After finishing speaking, he stood up and walked to Xu Yang's side and said with a smile, "Are you going to start cooking dishes on the day of the opening tomorrow, or are you only planning to open and then officially open the next day?"
Some hotels will choose to open a trial operation for a few days first, and then officially open the business after they feel it is good.
It will definitely be open on the day of the official opening. After all, it has been in trial operation for some time. The opening will only be announced when it can be officially opened.
As for Xu Yang, Zhao Leijun also knew his difference.
There is no need for trial operation to open a restaurant, and you can start the business directly. After all, cooking skills are here, and you will understand after tasting it once.
So I would like to ask whether it is ready to officially open.
Xu Yang nodded and said: "Of course it will be officially opened, but on the first day, there will be certain restrictions on the number of dishes cooked. In addition, the business methods of my restaurant and other restaurants may be different."
"You don't have to worry about it on the first day. There are still us supporters here. It doesn't matter if you cook less. I'm more curious about whether dishes like mapo tofu are cooked."
Xu Yang didn't understand what he meant.
I just want to taste my own mapo tofu when it opens tomorrow.
But it's not a secret, I nodded and replied: "Yes, of course, these are some of my best dishes, and they must be presented on the first day of business. The best way to prove your cooking skills is to let people taste them dishes."
This is also not surprising to Zhao Leijun.
That was the best dish made by Xu Yang, how could he not take it out.
"That's good. I must try it once on the opening day. But you opened the restaurant so quickly and everything is ready. If there is not enough manpower, I can lend you a few people to help."
Even though he knew that Zhao Leijun was not joking.
Xu Yang still shook his head and said, "According to my current business model, one person is enough. As for some chores, I just need two aunts to solve them."
"By the way, the business method you mentioned just now is different from other restaurants. What is the difference? How can one person manage to get by?"
It can be seen that Zhao Leijun is very curious.
Small restaurants are not all a business model.
That is, the customer orders, and then the kitchen cooks the dishes according to the order, and finally serves them on the table.
Generally, only one chef, one helper, two waiters and one dishwashing lady are required.
The two chefs in the back can definitely be busy.
As for the two waiters because they still have to do cleaning work, they are almost all configured like this.
Of course, smaller restaurants may be just a couple.
I really can't think of how Xu Yang should manage this restaurant by himself.
Let’s say that with the addition of a dishwashing lady, it will be two people, so I am very curious.
In a restaurant of one person, he is the chef himself, so whoever takes the order can't even have no service staff.
Anyway, Zhao Leijun couldn't figure it out.
"Chef Zhao, I operate the business by selling set meals."
"Selling packages?"
"Correct."
In the following time, Xu Yang gave him a brief explanation of his business methods.
At the end of the hearing, Zhao Leijun understood what Xu Yang meant, and nodded slightly.
"Xu Yang, what I have to say is that your idea is very different from ours. If it were anyone, it would never have thought of such a business method, but for you, it actually works. For example, An ordinary Sichuan chef like our restaurant may not be able to do it, it all comes from your cooking skills."
Zhao Leijun did not express his incomprehension.
This seems normal to Xu Yang.
The reason why Yang Xiaotian expressed doubts and incomprehension was because he was not engaged in this industry and had not had much exposure.
I thought Xu Yang's business model was different from that of most restaurants, so I became suspicious.
But Zhao Leijun is different.
He has been a chef for decades, and he has been the head chef for almost ten years. He has seen too many.
So after hearing Xu Yang's thoughts, I not only expressed my understanding, but also quite agreed with it.
"Xu Yang, you are very smart to choose such a business model, which is actually very correct. If you choose the most common restaurant business model, it may not bring too many surprises. I must try your set menu tomorrow, no Do you know if you can tell me how you plan to make the best package and how much it will be priced.”
The prices have all been set, and we will naturally know after the opening tomorrow.
So there is no difference between knowing in advance and knowing later.
"Chef Zhao, my current best set meal includes husband and wife lung slices, mapo tofu, green vegetable soup and rice for one person. I set the price at 258 yuan for the time being."
Now Zhao Leijun nodded first, then shook his head.
Xu Yang was also a little puzzled.
Nod for a while, shake your head for a while, whether you feel good or bad.
Then he raised his doubts.
Zhao Leijun explained: "I nodded because the price was not too outrageous, and shook my head because the price was too low."
Xu Yang was a little surprised, he never thought that Zhao Leijun would feel too low.
In fact, it is already very high.
After all, one meat, one vegetable, one soup, plus a portion of rice, would cost an outsider at most 25.8 yuan, but it turned out to be ten times more, selling for 258 yuan.
Xu Yang has already made preparations that this package cannot be sold out every day.
For salaried workers, a lunch of 258 yuan per person may be difficult to accept.
As a result, Zhao Leijun still thinks the price is low.
"Chef Zhao, I know you must have your own ideas, but I think this price is very reasonable. I have a corresponding price for each of my dishes, which is already more reasonable."
Zhao Leijun shook his head.
"For those who have not tasted your Mapo Tofu, they will actually feel that 25.8 yuan is expensive. Only those who have tasted your two dishes will know the absolute value of 258 yuan. In fact, it is low, even if it is set at 358 yuan. I think it's all reasonable."
Xu Yang nodded helplessly at this moment.
I originally thought that the price of 258 yuan was already very high. Many people may think that the price is so high because they want to make money and are crazy. There are not many people who are really willing to pay.
Unless it's after tasting it once.
After all, I am a salaryman, and I will not eat it every day after tasting it.
Now Zhao Leijun came to say that the price was too low, and he could accept it at 358 yuan.
As the head chef of the five-star hotel Jincheng Hotel, Zhao Leijun's monthly salary is of course very high.
Not to mention eating a meal of 358 yuan a day, but eating four or five times a week is not a problem.
From this point of view, the price of 358 yuan is certainly not too high for him.
"Chef Zhao, I think it's very reasonable. Anyway, I'm just a small restaurant on the street. If I were a five-star hotel, I might set the price at 558 yuan. What kind of environment should have what kind of food? The current price of 258 yuan is high enough, don’t forget that I still have some low-priced dishes.”
It's not just high-priced dishes, there are also some other ordinary dishes.
If all the food stars were very high, Xu Yang would not be worried now.
"Xu Yang, I don't have any other intentions. I'm just making an opinion based on my own thoughts. I think what you said makes sense. There is a big difference between Jincheng Hotel and your hotel."
Zhao Leijun didn't talk too much with Xu Yang on this issue.
Anyway, this is Xu Yang's own restaurant.
The most important thing is that the perspectives of the two stand and think about the problem differently, and it is normal to produce different results.
"Chu Zhao, I understand what you mean."
Xu Yang glanced at the time at this moment.
"Chef Zhao, it's getting late. I'm going to see Master Wang and the others, and then I'm about to leave."
"Okay, I just happen to have other things to do here, you go there first, as for tomorrow we will be there on time."
"Okay, looking forward to your arrival."
Leaving Zhao Leijun's office, Xu Yang went directly to their resting place.
He came here in the afternoon.
I just talked about the time in the office for a while, and it was already 2:[-]. They were already busy at this moment, and they might be taking a rest.
The staff dormitories of Sichuan cuisine chefs are naturally all together.
Most of you rest in the dormitory in the afternoon and morning.
As long as this period of time is only two or three hours, it doesn't matter where you go.
When we came to the dormitory, everyone was resting.
As soon as he walked in, Gao Yi found him.
He said in surprise, "Xu Yang."
Hearing his voice, several other people also looked over.
They all knew that Xu Yang had resigned, but they didn't know the reason for leaving, but they also knew that Xu Yang would leave sooner or later.
"Xu Yang, why are you here?" Wang Dongjie said with a smile.
Even Wang Yuangang's eyes were attracted.
"My hotel will open tomorrow, and I'm here today to invite you to the opening ceremony."
"It's going to open, so soon?" Wang Dongjie knew that Xu Yang was going to open a restaurant, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.
"Yes, it has been decided to open at 11:[-] tomorrow morning. I came here today to invite you to come and join us tomorrow. This is what we agreed before."
After agreeing on a time, Xu Yang thought that he should tell them as well.
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Dongjie shook his head.
"Xu Yang, I guess it won't work. If we had said in advance that we could still ask for leave, Master Wang would be on leave tomorrow, but Gao Yi and I have to go to work. I'm afraid it will be too late at 11:[-]."
If it is other time, you can still find a way to find time to come over.
But the opening is usually around 10 am, and they have to get ready to go to work, so there must be no way to go there.
"Hahaha, don't worry, you can all come over tomorrow."
Gao Yi came over curiously and asked, "Xu Yang, how do you know we can definitely go there?"
Even Wang Yuangang at the side was a little curious.
As for the opening of Xu Yang Hotel, of course he wanted to go, but it would definitely be better for them to go there together.
"I'm not going to be a secret. In fact, I have already agreed with Chief Chef Zhao that the three of you must come on the day of my opening. I have already been to his office just now. Tomorrow you and Chief Chef Zhao, Chef Tian and Chef Wu Get up together."
Hearing this, Wang Dongjie and Gao Yi's faces were full of surprise.
I also know that Xu Yang will not say this for no reason, it seems very likely to be true.
He still asked, "Really?"
"Of course it's true, can I still lie to you?"
"That's really great." Gao Yi couldn't help but said.
When they first learned that it would open tomorrow, they felt that there was no time and opportunity.
Unexpectedly, Xu Yang suddenly brought good news again.
"Yeah, I thought I really couldn't come."
"Just don't worry."
Xu Yang turned his head to look at Wang Yuangang and said with a smile: "Master Wang, you have to come over tomorrow, don't forget."
Wang Yuangang nodded: "Of course, I will definitely not be absent."
After chatting with them for a while in the resting area, Xu Yang left. He still had to prepare for the opening.
(End of this chapter)