“That was certainly a case of snowballing momentum. Who would've thought he'd succeed being that far behind?"
"True. This particular assignment was designed to test one major skill...
the ability to expect the unexpected.
How well the student could envision exactly what sort of dish would be necessary...
... for a buffet-style hotel breakfast was the key to success.
But there is another skill...
one of the most important for a chef to have in a kitchen, where anything can go wrong without warning...
the ability to respond and adapt to any situation at will. Soma handicapped himself with his choice of dish, but by adapting to the situation, he overcame that deficit brilliantly."
"He's a little rough around the edges, but he seems like a promising talent.”