If you are in the restaurant business, and you find yourself on our blog reading this, it is highly likely that in addition to being an exemplary boss you are also a “foodie” at heart. The passion of restaurant management is generally accompanied by a passion for the culinary arts and its processes and flavors.

Even if it were not your case, in any way part of benchmarking is also knowing international success stories to find out how the greats got to where they are now. We recommend these 5 films and series to find out about cases of this type, or just have a good time with a little fiction for those who love cooking:

# 1 Chef's Table

This Netflix original series is not only a delight to learn about success stories and leadership but also to learn about the art of conceptualizing a restaurant. Each episode follows the history and current way of working of the greatest in the kitchen, many of them awarded with Michelin stars. As if that were not enough, the series has an incredible photography that will leave you mesmerized.

# 2 Julie and Julia

Although this film is fictional, it is based on real events from the life of one of America's greatest cooks: Julia Child. The protagonist, Julie Powell, decides that it is time to turn her life around and begins to write a blog about the great Julia Child, while trying to prepare the 524 recipes from a book of hers. You'll make it?

# 3 Ugly delicious

This other Netflix documentary series is one of the most interesting that you can find in its gastronomic section. The food business has a fundamental base: culture. But what happens when even in the kitchen there is racism and fear of the alien / different? From Naples and its strict rules for preparing a margarita pizza, to tacos on the corner ... this series explores our role and that of globalization in one of the world's most important industries.

# 4 Jiro, dreams of sushi

This majestic documentary film, also from Netflix, introduces you to the story of sushi master Jiro Ono. At 85, he charges $ 300 for each of his creations in a tiny restaurant in Tokyo. Learn how he did it:

# 5 Somm

A fundamental part of many restaurants, depending on their line of business, are drinks. Of this type of business, only a small part gives its due weight to the role of the sommelier. This documentary film follows the journey of 4 Americans aspiring to become Master Sommeliers, and the challenge of the near-impossible-to-pass exam.