The news making the rounds today is of Jim Lahey’s Chodorow-esque tirade in the Observer in response to Frank Bruni’s lukewarm 1-star review of his 3-month old  fad pizza joint Co. (bankrolled by Jean-Georges). We came across this interesting CraigsList posting earlier titled “Apprentice Needed for Jim Lahey“.  It appears that the “master craftsman”, himself, is seeking an apprentice, excuse me, I mean ”he needs an apprentice,” in his workshop (really, he’s calling this person an ’apprentice’ — that right there should tell you something about Lahey’s ego). Here’s the full posting:

“Jim Lahey from Sullivan Street Bakery is looking for an Apprentice. A high-profile innovator in the field of bread-making is seeking an apprentice. The right candidate will have a culinary background, be passionate about food, able to follow instructions, anticipate his needs and be proactive in executing tasks. He/she must be responsible, focused, hard working, organized, savvy, and ready to hit the ground running. Knowledge of Manhattan and a willingness to travel are also expected. This is a great opportunity for the right individual to get hands-on experience working at one of the best bakeries in the city, as well as a popular, quality-driven, new bread themed restaurant.”

 All we want to know is:  Is the right candidate expected to be able to handle criticism well?

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