Podcast
Interview with Marie-Anne Wild, Restaurant Tim Raue
Marie-Anne Wild, co-founder of the two-star restaurant Tim Raue in Berlin, is not only an outstanding restaurateur, but also a passionate advocate for the advancement of women in the industry. In an in-depth interview in the Restaurant-Ranglisten.de podcast, she talks about her career, the challenges facing women in the catering industry and her plans for the future.
Wild began her career together with Tim Raue in 2010, when they opened the Tim Raue restaurant. The restaurant quickly made a name for itself and is now a culinary flagship for Berlin and Germany - if only because of its place onThe World's 50 Best Restaurants list. Wild is also the host of the podcast "Auf ein Glas Champagner mit Marie-Anne" (A glass of champagne with Marie-Anne), in which only women from the world of gastronomy are guests. The podcast aims to increase the visibility of women in the industry and tell their stories.
A central topic of the interview is the compatibility of work and family for women in the catering industry. Wild emphasises that shift work and the limited childcare options in big cities like Berlin pose a major challenge. She emphasises that there are only two kindergartens in Berlin that offer childcare until 10 p.m., which makes the situation particularly difficult for women who want to work in the catering industry and start a family at the same time.
Wild also talks about the importance of working conditions in the catering industry. She praises the efforts of younger restaurateurs to improve communication and the working atmosphere and emphasises the importance of highlighting the positive aspects of the restaurant industry. For her, the opportunity to give guests an unforgettable evening and share her passion for excellent food and wine is the main reason why she loves this profession.
As an entrepreneur and boss, Wild is actively committed to supporting her employees. She offers further training and creates flexible working conditions to make it easier to combine work and family life. One example of this is an employee who works abroad for six months to be with his girlfriend, who is studying there. Wild emphasises how important it is to offer her employees security and support.
Finally, Wild talks about her plans for the future. She wants to publish new podcast episodes and plans to feature more women from different regions. She is optimistic that more and more women will learn and pursue the profession of chef and is positive about the future of the catering industry.