The Mind of a Chef

S04E06 Hustle

Navigating the competitive restaurant scene in New York City for 15 years requires a significant amount of grit. Gabrielle Hamilton has had her share of challenges, from fibbing about her age to land her first job as a dishwasher to manipulating her tips, which ultimately led to her getting caught and facing grand larceny charges. For her, managing a restaurant meant embracing the hustle, proving that the hard part was more than just the daily grind.