This is a common fine dining kitchen practice, not just a Baltimore thing. It is the kitchen equivalent of an interview , If it is paid ( usually it's not), you agree to that before you start. Your friend just didn't understand what he signed up for.
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This is a common fine dining kitchen practice, not just a Baltimore thing. It is the kitchen equivalent of an interview , If it is paid ( usually it's not), you agree to that before you start. Your friend just didn't understand what he signed up for.