You ever worked in kitchens with the talented narccisits? I have. Anyone who can take them down a peg is doing the world, and their families, a huge favor.
I have known Chefs (or architects, doctors, pilots, athletes, bloggers, etc…) that act in daily life like the star of their own series. When it works, great!. When it does not, and when people are really failing and the death spiral has begun for the business family, then why not bring in a bigger asshole (one who does possess empathy) to contrast with the asshole with no empathy.
They’re both going for reactions, ramsay and his opponent. But only one of them has an actual view on what is best for the business family. I think this format could work with any business, but food is more accessible and fun to watch. And lots of folks have no idea what goes on behind the scenes in restaurants.
Bring in some success with a big name and a new menu, and see if taking some of the pressure off the staff can change that which was manifesting as a proper personality disorder (Amy’s, and many other venues) and coax it back to just annoying personal tendencies. Reduce the heat and see if maybe the chef (or whatever personnel are creating chaos) can see how valuable they are (or aren’t) to the -team- and try to behave like an actual human being in the new circumstances. Some can. Some can’t.
And it makes good TV. Your taste may vary, but who has the michelin star?
