Knowledge transfer in haute cuisine: the relationship between chefs as an enabler factor

The aim of this article is to analyze the relationships between haute cuisine chefs and to identify which elements of these relationships enhance the generation of ideas and the exchange of knowledge. A qualitative methodology is applied based on the analysis of in-depth interviews with almost the e...

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Autores: Escalante, Raúl, Bernardo Vilamitjana, Mercè, Arbussà, Anna
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de la UB
OAI Identifier:oai:diposit.ub.edu:2445/213310
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2445/213310
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Restauració (Gastronomia)
Aprenentatge
Cuina
Food service
Learning
Cooking
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Sumario:The aim of this article is to analyze the relationships between haute cuisine chefs and to identify which elements of these relationships enhance the generation of ideas and the exchange of knowledge. A qualitative methodology is applied based on the analysis of in-depth interviews with almost the entire population of Michelin-starred chefs of Catalonia, Spain, an outstanding case in this sector. The findings show the most important elements of the relationships that drive the creation and transfer of knowledge. These elements can be differentiated between professional and personal aspects and classified as face-to-face or non-face-to-face. Admiration, recognition and collaboration are some of the examples of the effects derived from these relationships. The identified elements are important not only as sources of inspiration in creativity and innovation processes but also to create a professional and personal environment to collaborate and achieve common objectives of the sector.