Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in food services but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Pieter Dijkstra, Founder of Chef Pieter LLC., located in Seattle, WA, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I cater to plant-based food eaters and high-end dining paired with local wines.
Tell us about yourself
My mother was my inspiration for my culinary career. I grew up and a micro-farm in Tempe, Arizona, where my parents grew most of what we ate. My current focus on plant-based local/regional cuisine has me fired up!
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Leaving restaurants and corporate dining behind to follow my dreams.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Finding good help.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Find a mentor.
- Hire an accountant/bookkeeper.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
For all of the young aspiring chefs out there, just enjoy cooking and learning. If you are in a hurry to be in charge, you miss out on much of the nuance that makes cooks into great chefs.
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://chef-pieter.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chef_pieter__/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pieter-d-ba2901248/
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