Many dream of being promoted to a higher position after years of hard work as it signifies them finally earning the recognition through hard labour.
Sadly for one chef in Singapore, his life was cut short after he suddenly passed away last Thursday (June 27) at the age of 35 years old.
Was promoted to head chef at five-star hotel 4 days before death
According to Shin Min Daily News, Daniel Teo had worked as a sous chef at a five-star hotel and had worked his way to head chef four days before his untimely passing.
The Chinese daily also reported that Teo began to nurture his love for culinary arts while helping out at his parents’ chicken rice stall when he was a young boy.
Upon graduating from culinary school, Teo gained experience by working at several hotels and restaurants before he became an executive chef.
Married for only 3 months
To further add on to the tragedy, it was also revealed that Teo had just tied the knot on March this year with his wife and the couple were happily married for only three months.
Speaking to Shin Min, Teo’s wife said she first met him at a cooking school and found herself completely charmed by his cooking skills and warm personality.
After dating for six years, they got married and were slated to receive the keys to their Build to order (BTO) home by the end of 2024.
We bought furniture and appliances for the BTO and even planned to raise a dog and start a home business. However, I never thought I’d have to prepare a eulogy just three months into our marriage,” she said.
Fondly remembered by friends & colleagues
Several of Teo’s friends and colleagues were deeply saddened by his passing, with many describing him as a person who never held back whenever someone needed help.
One of Teo’s apprentice told Shin Min that Teo once helped him during a period where he experienced depression by buying food for him every week so that he could check up on him.
“He brought ingredients over to my house and said he wanted to research new recipes with me. I later kickstarted my own business the next year with his support,” he recounted.
A friend dedicated a heartfelt post to Teo on Facebook, writing: ‘He touched many lives with his kindness, brilliance, and unwavering spirit. Though his time with us was far too short, the impact he made will be remembered forever… Rest in peace, Daniel. You will be dearly missed by all of us.”
Our deepest condolences to Teo’s family for their loss and we hope the best for them in the future.
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