The job that I got is at a health-food chain restaurant called Leon’s. They have about 8 restaurants all over London. While each branch has a different decor, every one of them shares the same policy of producing good and healthy meals/drinks with loads of passion and sunshine. When I was first interviewed at the branch near London Bridge, I was immediately impressed. They asked me if I’d like coffee while waiting for my turn. A guy named Andra, from Bermuda, gave me an application form and asked me a few questions after I finished it. The interview questions included what the standard ones like availability, experience and some background details. He also wanted to know what will inspire and bring out the best in me. In the end, we talked for a good hour, speaking about food and traveling. I left the place with my face flushed, revitalized and immensely pleased for no apparent reason.

They gave me a four hour trial at Carnaby Street where my task was to help Adita from Poland, to prepare salads. It was fun running around, sprinkling broccoli, rocket salad, cous cous, aquina and yoghurt toppings on some of the salads. 4 hours went by without me noticing it.

Tomorrow will be Leon’s new staff member’s orientation day. Andra called it his Magical Mystery Tour. I like the sound of it. He’ll probably feed us with what it means to be part of Leon’s family.

Didn’t know that there are so many procedures involved in getting a job in a restaurant. It felt more difficult than getting a PR or journalism job in Malaysia, where I usually got hired after one interview!