Chapter 22 - Kurt

“I need a fish special, 86 the pine nuts for allergies!” I call out.

“Yes, chef!” is called out by the men on the line.

“Go ahead and start course two on table five. Jorge, I need a well done filet. Give me a two minute count to start the rest,” I yell again, turning sticking my hand out to grab the ticket from the waiter that has just walked into the kitchen.

“Yes, chef!” echoes through the room as I read through the ticket.

“We’ve got a VIP four top walking in on table two. I need an off menu amuse. Two vegans, one nut allergy. VIP prefers earthy, savory foods,” I alert the kitchen.

“Yes, chef!”

“Hands!” I call, summoning two different servers to take food into the dining room. “Walking tables ten, three, and fifteen.”

“Chef, two minute count,” I hear from Jorge.

“Heard, Chef. Fire the rest of table 12. And where is my fish for table six? Everything else is dying in the pass,” I a