12/09/2024
As someone who's worked about 3,000 hours in kitchens I can say with the utmost confidence that wearing a camera doesn't impact my focus, my speed, or my abilities.
It's no different than your vehicle having a dash camera while you're driving. The screen on my camera turns off, I don't see anything. There's no lights, no sounds, it just sits there on my apron. I'm not thinking about it. I'm focused on service.
Having a cellphone in front of you while working is completely different than having a Go Pro. Your cellphone will notify you when a loved one messages you. It'll tell you the weather, the latest news, etc. Obviously it's a distraction and can impact your focus.
If you aren't used to something, yes it can distract you. When you drive a new car, you need to relearn where buttons are. When you buy a new knife that's a different size, it takes time to get used to the movements.
But eventually, with repetition, you do it without thinking.
When you're working expo, you need to have 30+ things all going on at once. You're controlling timing of different elements, coordinating your team with the front of house, it's hectic. But when you look up at the ceiling and see the security camera that's filming the restaurant, it shouldn't throw you out of whack and cause you to lose focus.
If it does, you need to practice more.
