Celebrity chef Suresh Pillai needs no introduction! His journey to reaching the top, however, does! In his recent X (formerly Twitter) post, Suresh Pillai shared his initial struggles and “rough start” as a 17-year-old in Kollam, Kerala. He recalled the time when he was working as a security guard and how his first “real” employer helped him. In his own words, the man gave him a “chance that changed everything.” So, many years later, when the chef met him again, he repaid the man’s kindness and made him the Public Relations Manager of his newest restaurant in Kerala! Scroll on to read the wholesome story!
Chef Suresh Pillai Shares His Journey & Thanks His First Employer
This man gave the 17-year-old me a chance, and that changed everything:
I had a pretty rough start to my late teens, working as a security guard day in and day out. I wanted to do something else, but nothing really panned out even after walking up to almost all the stores at… pic.twitter.com/HwMLC8XtgE
— suresh pillai (@chef_pillai) July 9, 2024
We firmly believe that kindness never goes in vain and chef Suresh Pillai’s latest X (formerly Twitter) post is proof of that! The celebrity chef shared his struggle and initial journey as a 17-year-old in Kollam and how his first “real” employer helped him in his rough journey.
In the post, chef Suresh Pillai talked about how he used to work as a security guard but wanted to do something else in his life. So, he walked up to “all the stores at Bishop Jerome Nagar in Kollam” to see what he could do. That’s when he reached the restaurant ‘Chef King’. He asked the receptionist for a job and met his mentor – Mani Sir.
He gave Chef Pillai a “real job, with a monthly salary of ₹450!” It was only later that the chef got to know that the restaurant never really had any vacancy and that Mani Sir gave him the opportunity “out of the concern and care he had for a young boy.” It was at this restaurant that the chef was introduced to the world of culinary. From helping the cooks to washing and cleaning, all the time spent in the kitchen originated the chef’s passion for cooking.
And to repay his kindness, chef Suresh Pillai recently appointed Mani Sir as the Public Relations Manager of his restaurant Sanchari in Palakkad! Life really came full circle for both these wonderful people.
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Netizens React To The Wholesome Post
People on the Internet love this story of gratitude and compassion! They applauded chef Suresh Pillai for remembering his first employer and the role he played in his success. At the same time, others lauded his life journey and made it through all the struggles. Here are some comments from this post that you cannot miss!
Awesome to see you remembering people who held the ladder for you to succeed. Well done.
— Shashi Bellamkonda (@shashib) July 9, 2024
What an inspiring tale of compassion & gratitude! Humanity will never die! God bless you both
— Yashovardhan Jha Azad (@yashoazad) July 10, 2024
Blessed are those who remember their benefactors.
— Syed Ubaidur Rahman (@syedurahman) July 10, 2024
Heart warming story.
— C S Yogananda (@CSYogananda) July 9, 2024
This is so wholesome
— komal 🤸🏽♀️ (@komal_42) July 10, 2024
Inspiring story, sir. 💕
— Satish Acharya (@satishacharya) July 10, 2024
A story that needs to be shared, heard many times over.! My grandfather used to say, “Never forget the hands that fed you.” Even in his nineties he used to remember everyone who helped him out of poverty. He rose to be a respected business leader, remained humble till the end.
— Shobha Raghuram (@ShobhaRaghuram) July 10, 2024
Wonderful. Sometimes you need to give a boy, a fresher a chance if you see the spark in their eyes. That’s what Mani Sir saw in you…
— Jaspreet Singh (@jsprt20) July 10, 2024
We need more Mani Sirs and Chef Pillais in our society today 🙏
— Pramod (@PramodDrSolanki) July 10, 2024
Wow.. u remember the person who held his hand fr u to climb up to the sky..
That is why u r successful.. be humble n kind n pl lend ur hand too to someone who is really in need.. best of luck
— sheila nair (@rsheila_nair) July 10, 2024
Compassion and mentoring is inspirational and thank you for acknowledging him.
— Friendsanon (@friendsanon) July 10, 2024
This moved me to tears. I hope to impact someone’s life positively during my lifetime. No amount of money can provide such satisfaction.
— Sabyasachi Baldev 🇮🇳 (@sabyabaldev) July 10, 2024
Now, if this isn’t the best thing you read on the Internet today then what is?! It is amazing to see how someone’s small action can play such an important role in another person’s life. We agree with the comments on the post and believe that everyone needs a ‘Mani Sir’ in their life and when life allows, you should be someone’s ‘Mani Sir’ as well!
Cover Image Courtesy: X/chef_pillai
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