Regardless of his harsh behavior, Ramsey's rise fits the stereotype of self-made entrepreneurs.
Chef Gordon Ramsey is notorious for his serious image in the cooking show Hell's Kitchen. Regardless of his tough-spoken nature, his fan base is as strong as them, and during his years in the restaurant industry, he has a lot to show off. Maybe it was his lack of tolerance for mediocrity that led him to the present. Gordon Ramsay means business. Hell's Kitchen contestants have clearly seen and experienced the best and worst of strict restaurant owners.
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Regardless of his harsh behavior, Ramsey's rise fits the stereotype of self-made entrepreneurs. Because of his father's drinking habits and feminine way, his childhood was "incurable wandering". Chef Ramsay, determined to create a new life for himself, moved out of the house when he was 16 years old. Although his start was not smooth, the days of washing pots in Indian restaurants are long gone. Here are the achievements of Chef Ramsay:
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Gordon Ramsey decided to devote himself to education when he was 19, although he described his entry into the field as a "complete accident." His education at North Oxfordshire Technical College was sponsored by the Rotary Club. At school, Ramsey majored in hotel management. Since the celebrity chef is about to open his own school, his decision to go to school will be gone forever.
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Most success stories usually include guidance. For example, in the music industry, some artists like Jay-Z screwed it up on their own, and reached the top without the help of a janitor. Others, such as Big Sean, entered under the leadership of well-known brands such as Kanye West. Therefore, working under Guy Savoy when he was only 23 years old is an excellent opportunity for Ramsey to learn about the industry.
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Gordon Ramsay was so young in his career that he differentiated himself by satisfying his curiosity. He is eager to learn different cuisines to promote his career. His hope came in the form of Albert Rou, who offered him a place in the French Alps ski resort. By working under Guy Savoy's guidance, he expanded his knowledge of French cuisine. Later, he learned Italian cuisine by working as a private chef on a yacht.
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In 1993, Ramsey returned to London. He returned to serve as the head chef of the Chelsea restaurant La Tante Claire. Later, he assumed the same position by collaborating with Marco Pierre White, who had worked under him. This transaction gave him a 10% stake in the restaurant Aubergine. Only 14 months after Ramsey took office, the restaurant received its first Michelin star.
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In July 1988, Ramsey's partnership with Marco Pierre White and his business partners ended. He has always dreamed of owning his own restaurant, and this is exactly what he did. In 1998, Gordon Ramsay's restaurant was born. The Michelin three-star restaurant is still open and enjoys good reviews. For eight consecutive years, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay has been named the No. 1 restaurant in Harden.
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Gordon Ramsey's ruthlessness made him famous through the British show boiling point. Since 1999, he has been a familiar face on TV and big screens. Some of the TV shows he starred in include Hell's Kitchen, Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmare, Chef and Hell Hotel. He appeared in Love's Kitchen and Burnt, and dubbed Baker Smurf in Smurfs: The Lost Village.
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Since opening his first restaurant, other chain restaurants have followed suit. In 2007, Gordon Ramsey's 69% stake in Gordon Ramsey Holdings was estimated to be worth US$67 million. Since then, this number has clearly soared. The company has invested in restaurants and bars around the world. Its large chain stores include "The Fat Cow" and "Union Street Café" in collaboration with David Beckham. After partnering with Lion Capital, it plans to open another 100 restaurants by 2024.
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Ramsay's consistent outstanding performance has made him recognized by the elite in the culinary world. In addition to his restaurant meeting Michelin standards, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire by the Queen. Ramsay also won three Catey awards, namely the Newcomer of the Year Award, the Chef of the Year Award and the Independent Restaurant Owner of the Year.
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As if his achievements were not enough, Gordon Ramsay stretched himself further. In 2017, Ramsey entered the Guinness World Records by recording "the fastest time to cut 10 pounds of fish". Ramsey set the time to one minute and fifteen seconds. Later that year, he also set the world record for "rolling pasta in 60 seconds for the longest time". The roll is 1.45 meters long.
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Gordon Ramsey's achievements are too numerous to list, and they can fill an entire book. Speaking of books, he has published some. Perhaps the pinnacle of Ramsey's career was inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame in January 2013. With the arrival of Gordon Ramsay College, it is certain that we have not experienced the last top chef and one of the highest chefs in the world-earning celebrities.
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Nataly Owala is an experienced writer living in Nairobi, Kenya. Her writing career first appeared on the campus news website Magazine Reel. She wrote articles, newsletters, PR content, and managed to co-author and edit several books during this period. For her, writing is a passion, it has ended her life. When she is not posting on TheThings, she is immersed in a good memoir, drinking a cup of hot coffee