The first time Davey took Granny Ina for a tapas evening she took one look at the tiny plate and demanded to see the chef.
Davey had to point out these little Spanish dishes were designed as tasters to let you have a little flavour of many different things.
It’s a notion that could also help you find a brand new direction in your own career.
The world of hospitality and catering is wonderfully varied, with an incredible variety of roles. This also means it can be a little bewildering when starting out.
Thankfully, there are positions that allow you to get a taste of what life’s like – a full-flavour tongue-tingler – before settling on your long-term career path.
Perhaps you have a dream of becoming the next Jacqueline O’Donnell or Nick Nairn but don’t know if you can stand the heat in the kitchen. After all, this is a high-paced and high-pressured environment.
In this case a role as a kitchen assistant allows you to experience what life is really like at the cutting edge and baking border of hotel or restaurant catering.
Not only will you get a fantastic education in the basics of culinary sorcery but you will also get a feel for the heady atmosphere where the mix of creativity and hard work combine to make magic happen.
Of course hospitality also relies on impeccable front-of-house service and so a waiting staff position will put you right on the front line.
Every day you’ll be boosting your knowledge by learning about the dishes and drinks you serve.
You’ll also be practising and perfecting people skills, dealing with customers in a role that one minute can be hugely challenging and the next immensely satisfying.
Dealing with the public is not for everyone and a stint in service will tell you all you need to know about whether this is for you.
Meanwhile, if you have your sights set on hotel management, what better way to get your career on track than to secure a job on reception?
This is the hub of every hotel and from the moment a guest steps through that front door you will be the eyes, ears and broadest of smiles for your establishment.
It’s also here you will discover how hotels operate, being involved in everything from check ins and outs to housekeeping and liaising with staff across the board.
It might not be to your taste or you might love it. There’s only one way to find out: by sampling one of the roles on s1jobs. Buen provecho!