Pressure cooking: Stress worsens chef shortage

A dangerous recipe? Two Irish chefs are warning of a talent drain unless the growing problem of burnout is addressed

Gary O’Hanlon of Viewmount House says chef shortage is worsening

“If either of my kids even contemplate becoming chefs, I’ll go mad. These are hard words for me to write, but it’s not a career or a life I’d wish on my worst enemy.”

I had contacted Gary O’Hanlon,the award-winning chef at Viewmount House in Longford, yesterday afternoon to ask him for his views on the issue of burnout among chefs.

I knew he was busy - he’s currently taking part in the ...