all chefs smoke?
In the movie, so many of the chefs and other kitchen staff smoke cigarettes. That seems crazy since it would severely impact your taste. Yet, I've seen the same thing in shows such as Hell's Kitchen so I guess it is a real thing.
If I was in charge, I wouldn't allow any smokers in the kitchen. Their clothing surely reeks as well. I wonder, too, about people who frequently use anything that lingers - coffee, wine, etc., but cigarettes for sure.