Strive to be the best in every aspect of your career. If you flip burgers work diligently to be the best in the industry. NO one can ever take away the effort you put forth. 

Treat every guest as a VIP! Don't serve food to a guest that you wouldn't serve to your most precious loved one. You as a chef decide the level of excellence you want to achieve. 

Always remember how important your role is in the lives of your guests. You have the ability to turn their occasion into a lifetime memory or horror depending on how you execute your talent. 

When you become a Chef remember what you needed and wanted as a cook. Take care of your team! You cannot do it alone and need to be able to rely on them as much as they will rely on you.