Tangge was still busy on Sunday night, but the diners coming and going had no idea what kind of turmoil was hidden beneath the bustle.
Logically speaking, Xia Yu would not be able to book a seat at this time unless he booked a presidential suite at Langham for another night. However, he already had a house in Shanghai, so why would he stay in a hotel? Unless the hotel was his, he still preferred to stay in his own home.
After Xia Yu parted ways with Sanpang and Mengmeng in the afternoon, he called Jiang Baiying and asked her to help reserve a table.
Xia Yu doesn't have a black card, but Jiang Baiying's father, Lao Jiang, does. He can ask the concierge team to coordinate with Tang Ge and cut in line.
He Jiawen also has one, but it is easier to ask Jiang Baiying for help, and there won’t be so many problems. Otherwise, wouldn’t it be embarrassing if Old He asked him why he didn’t have a black card?
Coming to Tang Pavilion again, Xia Yu ordered a table of dishes, some of which he thought were delicious last time, and some of which he had never ordered before, which might give him new surprises.
It was a surprise, but this was probably his last time to come to Tang Pavilion, because no one could guarantee the quality of the products in the future. Moreover, poaching someone else's chef and having him come to eat, wasn't that asking for a beating?
After waiting for a while, the dishes were served one by one. Xia Yu tried a few bites. He didn’t know if it was because it had been too long and he couldn’t remember the taste at that time, but now he felt that these dishes seemed to be even more delicious!
Halfway through the meal, Tan Shiye, dressed in black, came from the kitchen to the front. After greeting many regular customers, he walked straight to Xia Yu's table.
"Long time no see, Mr. Xia!"
Tan Shiye meets many people every day, and there are also many guests who stay in the presidential suite and come to eat at Tangge. He almost forgot about Xia Yu, but his old friend Sanpang helped him remember him.
"Fatty, you said this Mr. Xia wants to poach me?"
"Yes, he will be there tonight. If you show your true ability then, whether he goes or not, it will be an advantage when negotiating the price."
What Sanpang said was also the reason why Xia Yu felt that the dinner was more delicious, because Tan Shiye had put in his utmost effort.
But to be honest, he is not very willing to go to small shops. High-end restaurants under star-rated hotels are the best choice.
Because Tan Shiye has been used to working in the hotel over the years, even if there are conflicts in management, the huge size of the hotel can still guarantee the daily operation of the restaurant. Unlike private small shops, there is always the risk of closing due to poor management.
Poor management does not mean that the restaurant does not make money, but rather that it has poor risk resistance. For example, they ask you to leave when the rent is due, they refuse to rent to you even if you pay more, and if you don’t have a background, you will be screwed.
Big hotels and big groups don’t have these troubles, so he can just focus on the kitchen, right?
Tan Shiye’s consideration is not unreasonable, but Xia Yu is the landlord himself, and the restaurant can continue to operate as long as he does not close it.
It's easy for someone to cause trouble. The reason why he has so many connections in Shanghai is just to be able to use them at times like this. If there are any other troubles, Xia Yu is confident that he can solve them. It's just that Tan Shiye doesn't know about this yet.
"Hello, Master Tan, Brother Sanpang should have told you about this. I don't want to say anything here. When you get off work, let's go to the restaurant together."
Xia Yu glanced at his watch and said, the current time is nine o'clock, and there is still half an hour before Tang Pavilion closes.
No matter how many words you say, it will not be as convincing as seeing it in person. Xia Yu understood that these words were not wasted. Besides, there were too many people here and it was not suitable for him to have a frank conversation.
"Also, Master Tan, your skills have improved!"
"Okay, I'll leave early today, and thank you Mr. Xia for the compliment."
Tan Shiye agreed with a smile.
He has always been confident in his craftsmanship, but it is difficult to satisfy everyone. Tangge has always been controversial because it has won three Michelin stars for two consecutive years.
This puts a lot of pressure on him as the head chef. The reason he wants to leave is not only because he is dissatisfied with his salary, but also because he is tired of his current high-intensity life.
It is easy to conquer an empire, but difficult to keep it. If possible, he doesn't want to guard the star anymore.
Half an hour passed in the blink of an eye. After eating and paying the bill, Xia Yu met Tan Shiye in the parking lot in a few minutes. After changing into casual clothes, he found GTR.
Xintiandi is not far from the Bund, and it took less than a quarter of an hour for the two to arrive at the door of the old villa.
"It's right here, what do you think?"
Xia Yu raised his hand and said.
“This is a great place!”
Tan Shiye looked past the British-style building in front of him and saw the Oriental Pearl Tower on the other side of the river.
Located on the Bund, it is a stand-alone building, no worse than the Tang Court in Xintiandi!
"Let's go inside and take a look."
Xia Yu said as he opened the restaurant door with the key.
"My friend took care of the renovations. He promised me that it would be finished before the end of the month, and the interior already looks a bit like it."
When the power is turned on, the bright lights instantly illuminate the inside. The fusion of Western and Chinese styles has emerged, and the clever combination of classical and modern styles gives people a feeling of time and space confusion.
This feeling is not imitated, but this old villa is an antique from the beginning of the last century.
To be frank, this place is definitely more charming than Tang Pavilion. Tan Shiye couldn't help but think that it would be a pleasure to work here.
"This is my family's business, so I don't have to pay rent. In addition, the restaurant's ingredients will be directly supplied by my family's farm, ensuring they are all natural and pollution-free."
"If Master Tan is willing to join us, the beef orders will also be given to Brother Sanpang."
Xia Yu spoke to further demonstrate his strength, and when he increased the bet, he brought Sanpang with him.
If you come over, your friends will also make money. In this win-win situation, what will you choose?
It looks like a conspiracy, but it is actually an open conspiracy. Even if Tan Shiye does not agree, Xia Yu will still give the beef order to Sanpang.
"I am very satisfied with this place and hope to cooperate with Mr. Xia, but what do you think about the salary?"
Tan Shiye is already tempted, but whether he can come in the end depends on the treatment.
"To be honest, this restaurant is my first time starting a business. I really want to achieve something to show my family, so I put a lot of effort and investment into it."
"Master Tan, you are experienced. The equipment added to the kitchen and the materials used for these renovations are not cheap, so my budget for the head chef position is roughly the same as your salary at Tang Court..."
Xia Yu spoke a lot in an extremely sincere tone, but in fact he just wanted to lower the price.
It is true that he is the future super rich, but the super rich are not meant to be sucked up!
Similarly, doing business is not charity, so it is necessary to reduce costs, especially in the initial investment stage.
Of course, if the restaurant really makes money in the future, he will not be stingy with the bonus.
"The annual salary is 800,000, and the bonus will be calculated at the end of the year. What do you think, Master Tan?"
Finally, Xia Yu looked into Tan Shiye's eyes and stated his offer.
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