[food sizzling]
Luis: When I got here in New York City,
I didn't speak English.
So one of the best option for me to work, it was a restaurant.
So my first job, it was as a dishwasher.
After that, I decide I like cooking.
So I decide to become a professional.
So I went to France and learned how to cook.
[bell rings]
Since then, I work in a different kitchen, from prep,
to line cook, to pastry cook, sous-chef, chef de cuisine.
Now, I own the restaurant La Contenta Oeste
in New York City, Chef and Owner.
As an owner, there are some long days;
it's one of the most demanding job.
But when you do it right, you feel so good.
I use Chase Ink business credit card
because it make my life easy.
I don't have to worry about payment;
I have to worry just about food for my customer.
And with reward points, I like to travel.
We book a trip to Africa,
business class. [Luis chuckles]
After a hard day working on the line,
I sit in the bar and have a glass of wine.
I'm thinking to myself, “I don't have to answer to anybody
because I'm my own boss.”
It's my dream come true.