Chef Sam Diminich fought his way out of homelessness to create his own meal delivery service and become a private chef for some of Charlotte's most elite.
In the latest Still Here, WFAE's series on resiliency amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reporter Sarah Delia speaks with a Charlotte chef who went from losing his job to building his own business all while mentoring those struggling with sobriety during a pandemic because he understood their battle.
Local chefs push for increased wages across restaurant industry
Local chefs push for increased wages across restaurant industry By Brandon Hamilton | May 2, 2021 at 9:40 PM EDT - Updated May 2 at 11:13 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A grassroots effort from chefs in Charlotte is calling for increased wages across the restaurant industry.
This effort by Sam Hart, Sam Diminich, Rob Clement and Chris Coleman comes as the industry is reeling from the coronavirus pandemic from lost wages and restrictions to workers leaving the industry.
“A lot of people that left the industry have found other opportunities or career options that provide them with security that food and beverage haven’t in the past,” said Chef Sam Diminich with Your Farms Your Table.
Afternoon Observer | Matt & Ramona show gets new time slot + Charlotte chefs band together for better wages Kristen Kornbluth, The Charlotte Observer
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