I get the feeling the chef isn't acting but rather having a genuine conversation with Jeremy Allan White, filming it, and using it for the show. That's how they're able to get a good performance from non actors.

That’s Thomas Keller, the guy who cooks all of the rotisserie chickens at Costco 🫡

The bear usually: kitchen nightmares The bear in this scene: great British bake off

"try to do just a little better than the day before" So simple, yet so few try

The late Anthony Bourdain did a special about basic cooking. The theme was that there are a handful of simple recipes everyone should know, but he had them demonstrated by chefs who specialized in those dishes. This chef, Thomas Keller showed how to make a basic roast chicken. The technique used in this video was very close to the demo he did for Tony. I forget all of the dishes, but one was boiling a lobster, a basic beef stew, an omelet, tomato sauce, etc.

I’m in the army and am in a constant state of stress and anxiety. These kinds of mentors are so few and far between but when you find them you’re drawn to them like they have some sort of light. Every profession needs more individuals like this. Smart, efficient, and kind.

I couldn’t stop crying watching this. Him being so gentle and kind with Carmy was beautiful.

Im sitting outside my restaurant tearing up a bit on my 5 min break, because i remember the person who taught me like this. 15 years in the business, when you find this teacher, you wont forget them, and i thank every time she comes to mind that i had her 😊

So there’s a bit of a complication with this scene: Keller has by his own admission mellowed out considerably in his kitchens in recent years, but at the height of the French Laundry’s fame he did have a reputation of being a bit of a jerk in the kitchen, whispering in his chefs’ ears during service, etc. So much so that Joel McHale’s character (David Fields) is apparently based on him, although with obvious exaggeration. That said, Keller is also known to be a very patient teacher with his chefs otherwise, like the scene depicted here.

The chef acting is natural i keep coming back

I know that for decades the yelling and abusing chefs was how it went, but I have never, ever worked that way. I work in IT and have for 35 years, and I regularly hire young people who want to get into the field (I'll hire a kid who has worked bussing tables or customer service any day of the week over some snot with his fresh comp-sci) and the way this guy is talking is literally EXACTLY the way I talk to kids when discussing backup methods, or how to lock down the registry, or inherited permissions, or whatever the hell. THIS is how you're a teacher AND a mentor. I love this.

I love how the same composition by Trent Reznor can fit chaotic and hurtful scenes just as well as tender "This is why I love being human" scenes like this one.

This part of the Bear felt more like a really good documentary than a show. Like this wasn't Carmy, but Jeremy learning from Thomas Keller on the beauty of cooking

The skill of teaching is distinct and apart from the subject material and is SOO undervalued. To be an expert requires discipline and determination. To educate someone else requires patience and compassion. To all those that pass their knowledge along I applaud you.

THE man behind the amazing French Laundry.

If Keller even gives half the effort for new faces in his kitchen that is shown here, it’s no wonder he’s got 2 restaurants with full Michelin star ratings

Wow. Thomas Keller. 3 Michelin Stars (two sets). That’s a great cameo.

I never knew how much I needed to hear Thomas Keller talk. I am decades out of kitchen work, and don't know that I could go back if I wanted. But the "we cook to nurture people" was such a wonderful thing to hear.

That's Thomas Keller he is widely regarded as the best American chef ever. Impressive Cameo.

Finally getting a chef who has a gentle teaching technique must have been such whiplash for him

Thomas Keller always reminded me as the Mr Rogers of fine dining. He’s incredibly creative and skilled but unlike other chefs who use it as an excuse to be rude he just makes it look easy and fun like it should be

This scene is so real and natural, doesn't feel at all like acting just normal conversation.

Some of my favorite memories were just like this. Brief moments of kindness and sharing amongst the absolute chaos of restaurant work. Hard to describe if you haven't been there but very special times.

A kind, gentle and empowering teacher!! Wow!

In season 3 we can see that Carmy worked with many chefs that were actually calm and taught him well, but somehow his antics in the restaurant became more and more like the one chef that taught him using his traumas. That shows how deeply damaged he is

It’s true. As a chef myself I agree it’s our job to not just feed but nurture our guests.

I don't know who that chef was but I get the feeling he's not an actor, he's a real chef.

Love this screen. I’ve seen other KZfaq videos over the years of Thomas Keller doing the same lesson. I love it every time!!

The OG Chef himself, Thomas Keller! Amazing 👏

dude is literally playing himself. respect 🤘

This is ASMR gold.. Keller is so relaxing. I'd say he's a great teacher! Chef!

This was incredible, watching Thomas Keller as a teacher and such a guy you just want to learn from. His calm and his confidence, you just hang on his every word drinking up every drop of knowledge. This was such a great scene.

Father and son moment. Father passing down wisdom.

"When you acknowledge, as you must, that there is no such thing as perfect food, only the idea of it, then the real purpose of striving toward perfection becomes clear: to make people happy, that is what cooking is all about." - Thomas Keller, The French Laundry Cookbook

Very likely this is just an actual part of Jeremy Allan White's actual training with Keller, but it works very well as an up-and-coming Carmy early on in his career, so they just included it into the show.

By far one of my favourite scenes in The Bear. I feel like watching it when I need a confidence boost. Chef is so calm and patient when he speaks.

At first i was like "man, whoever is acting as that chef is pretty damn good" then I realized that its the one and only TK!

Finally a clip of a chef not screaming Gordon Ramsay style. I knew there was a such thing as being more humble and acting more like a mentor. Feel like I’m watching a person on the vibe of Andrew Zimmern or something.

It is so refreshing to see such a kind soul as a mentor, a bright spot when so many from his generation were of the mindset "mold greatness by breaking them down first". But here, you have a calm approach, attention to detail. A pinch of humor to help keep him at ease. These are the kind of mentors that i kept in contact with long after I left their side as friends and professionals to swap notes with. Not the bullies who think they were doing you a favor by only being an apathetic jerk.

Thomas Keller also created the ratatouille recipe for the Pixar film, with the idea that "Anyone can cook." One of his great accomplishments is playing with emotion and memory to create unique dining experiences.

I could listen to advice from Thomas Keller all day, every day

This brought back memories when I started out over 20 years ago. I have been going around the 🌎 leaving the lessons I learned to the next generation.

THEY GOT THOMAS KELLER DOING HIS CLASSIC ROASTED CHICKEN? i need to watch this season

thanks for uploading these

I'm an army cook, even though the meals I prepare aren't gourmet. Originally aiming for a combat role, I ended up in the cook trade due to military needs. Despite initially planning to switch to artillery after basic and culinary training, I've found unexpected growth in my current role. The challenges have humbled me, taught me valuable skills in hospitality, and broadened my perspective. Approaching my second year in the military with the continued goal of transferring to artillery, I now appreciate the journey more. Alongside kitchen duties, I've participated in convoy ops, field patrols, and even had the opportunity to fire machine guns which adds a unique twist to the trade (Solider first, Cook second) mentality. Looking back, despite initial doubts, I've come to cherish the experiences and lessons learned, whether in the kitchen or on the field. This scene alone just reminds me of those little moments in the kitchen, being taught techniques from a veteran cook with the occasional lore novel level of story telling behind the subject on whatever topic lol.

Thomas Keller was my gateway to serious cooking. Not all of his recipes and techniques are to my liking, but he is such an amazing chef and changed the way I think about food.

This show has moved me unlike most others. So chaotic and strained, so stressful to endure, and then...moments like this. Showing such deep and mutual respect...giving us hope.

This is our purpose in life. To mentor, explain, and to share information with the younger generation of people. The true meaning of life is the sharing of information

One man, seven Michelin stars. Chef Thomas Keller.

The way Jeremy is acting is like any young guy learning from a master in his craft from chiefs to welders these moments are vitals to your growth as a trades men

This is an oddly spiritually beautiful scene. 😊

I want a whole season of just this

wooow this scene was sooo beautifull and natural i couldnt believe it, TOP notch acting

He was so genuinely nice

I did culinary school when I was twelve years old until 16 years old six days a week . The teachers shouted to you if you did something wrong. In the beginning I was terrified later on you got used to it. The learning process went very fast. You didn’t wanted to make mistakes . After two years you were used to the hard way they treated you. The kitchens were like a military operation. Now it is different I don’t know wat is better.

Thomas Keller is amazing. This was such a beautiful scene

Thomas Keller was so cool for doing this.

Thomas Keller’s iconic Roast Chicken make its debut.

I want to impart thus lesson to new lawyers when they enter practice- it's not about being perfect, it's about doing just a little bit better every single day.

Ah my man Thomas Keller got grey. It's still him, aging gracefully. Makes sense, he's 68. There is an interesting article I read once about how Thomas Keller and Gordon Ramsay both are three star chefs but that Thomas protected his "brand" better by not doing so much TV. The author contrasted this with Gordon throwing an elk quesadilla at a chef on kitchen nightmares.

Wow, such great acting

I have never watched this show but have worked in many restaurants as a cook. This dude made me feel so damn calm when he was describing how to lace the chicken and I just wish I had worked in a place with a dude like that🤣

That bit, felt like a documentary.

I love when shows do this, use an actual professional in the field and just film them working, or course it’s the most genuine “performance” you can get and it makes the moment stand out so much

Take this scene, as brilliant as it is, then add that music. Magic.

Matty and team bringing in the Big Guns! Went to the French Laundry, Chez Penise and many others while living in Berkeley! Clad Bryon class with Thomas Keller

Thomas Keller is a genius 😉

Man i wish we could all have a teacher, coach, or boss who talked to us like this

"try to do just a little better than the day before" mans got the mamba mentality

"The Pope's Nose"!! LOL that's what my grandfather used to call it! Hadn't heard that in 60 years!

Thomas Keller did this exact method for roast chicken on Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations S06E11 "Techniques Special". Aired on April 5th 2010. One of my very favorite episodes.

Thomas Keller is so patient and nurturing here you wonder what he is like in real life in his own kitchen. Can you be one of the GOAT and still be so patient and relaxed with your staff? Maybe depends if you know how to pick and train staff which is another super skill.

Thomas Keller is an absolute legend

This is a great example of how to be a good mentor/leader

I can't believe they got Thomas Keller to do this! He seems the antithesis of the "screaming chef." Proof that it is possible to run a great kitchen without constantly beating people up.

My experience in proffesional kitchens have gone nothing like this 😂

"kind of sounds like my dental hygienist hitting my teeth." yea, that's uhhh exactly the sound of scratching a metal tool against bone... somebody kill me.

Man is the bob ross of roast chicken

I feel like they didn't give Thomas Keller a script but just told him to make a chicken the way he always does. It's such an organic moment, I love it.

Holy fucking crap this is boneshakingly amazing

I think it's fitting that the kindest, calmest, and most personable chef Carmy has had as mentor has been the oldest one. This guy has been doing this longer than Carmy has been alive, and he has absolutely nothing to prove to anyone. Carmy has become the type of chef he's always hated, and then there's this scene with a chef more talented and experienced than Carmy and he treats cooking as an act of service. He's the evidence that you can rise to the top while still being an empathetic human being, and Carmy is going about this all wrong. If all you have in life is an unstoppable drive to get to the top, then what do you have left once you've gotten there? Here's a guy basically telling Carmy to slow down and enjoy life, find real "purpose" and all that. (Also I love how he's basically everything Joel McHale's chef is not. He's a soothing presence to Carmy, encouraging, supportive, willing to teach ) The point of all this isn't to get 3 stars and have everyone know what a legend you are.... it's "to nurture people"

You can tell that Jeremy is trying to act nervous and intimidated. Chef Keller is just so calm and supportive that he can’t help but drop the acting.

Amazing to see the care and attention to detail to see Camry totally ignore and remove it sloppily and backwards. Nowhere to go but up which is later reflected in the episode when Joel McCall shows why he treated him the way he did. Great visual story telling.

Very wholesome!

I'd like to think they didn't even tell Keller the cameras were rolling. I feel that this is his natural personality. Legend.

Wow what a deep scene about a chicken! Cooking is so serious! Very beautiful!!! Now make me my lunch :-) No tip :-(

why is no one talking about carmen literally ripping the bone out at the end lmao that sent me

For those who do not know, that is Thomas Keller and he has been the top Chef in the US for several decades (some would say the world).

Thomas Keller just being himself... wonderful part that's not even acted.

Holy crap is that Thomas Keller teaching roast chicken? Wow ultimate street cred for this show

Such a contrast to Joel McHales chef

Great scene that makes me want to watch the show

This scene definitely felt the most "real" of the season.

This is a guy I'd want teaching me how to cook. Such a great scene.

It's hilarious how they got Boulud and Keller to portray themselves as these grandfatherly old guard who were kind and gentle and patient, when if you talk to anyone who worked under them especially in their old fiery days many of them would tell you they were WAY worse than the asshole chef Joel McHale portrayed. But just like Chef Winger said, they DID produce some amazing chefs. Their chef trees are incredible. And by most accounts, Thomas Keller is the greatest American chef. Ever.

He wasn't even acting anymore. The chef was really having a genuine conversation with the actor for twh scene

Lucky for Jeremy Allen who isn’t a chef by trade to get to learn and see that first hand by the chef that inspired me to cook. I would have killed for that in my 20’s.

Share what you know - tell your stories and teach what you know. No matter the industry. I talk my ass off unfortunately lol Some people are scared to ask but are willing to hear.

Keller is the greatest American chef who ever lived period case closed , and he’s also the freakin MAN

There were a lot of misses on season 3. But there were some brilliant moments as well. This scene was mesmerizing.