Chef CV: How to handle job gaps and job hopping
With some countries starting to reopen for business as they move into the recovery phase of Covid-19, now may be the time to start thinking about reviewing your Chef CV. If you have a work history with gaps in it or have been prone to moving jobs frequently you’ll need to carefully present your experience within […]
Chef jobs outside of the kitchen
Chef jobs outside of the kitchen to consider In the past, working in food typically meant becoming a restaurant chef. But today, it’s hard to even keep track of the diverse range of opportunities in the culinary industry. From food television to cookbook publishing, owning / operating a restaurant to crafting unique pastry products, there […]
Things to know before becoming a personal chef
Becoming a personal chef Covid-19 has meant that a lot of chefs have lost their jobs. However, one area where there is still demand for chefs is in the private households of wealthy families. So, with this in mind, we asked a number of personal chefs in our network what things others should know before […]
Chef CV writing tips
Below is a collection of great CV writing tips to help you review and improve your CV during these very difficult times. Know the purpose of your CV The objective of your CV is to land an interview, and the interview will land you the job (hopefully!). If you try to write your Chef CV […]
Quitting your chef job – do’s & don’ts
Quitting your chef job The food and hospitality industry is close knit and you’re bound to meet people you’ve worked with at one place somewhere else in the future. That’s why quitting your chef job in the right way can massively benefit your future career. Here’s a quitting your chef job – do’s & don’ts […]
What does a Head Chef really want for Xmas?
What does a Head Chef really want for Xmas, apart from new knives and more time off? We’ll, we asked a whole bunch of chefs we have registered on Only Chefs and this is what they said (in no particular order). 8 things that would really make a difference to a Head Chefs daily life […]
Best chef knife brands for commercial kitchens
Guest Post: Mike Hardman – Alliance Online With so many top chef knife brands out there, it’s hard to know which one is best for you. That’s why we’ve asked Mike Hardman from catering supplier Alliance Online to share his top chef knife brands for use in a commercial kitchen. Every trade needs its tools […]
Private and Personal Chef – Know the Differences
Private and Personal Chef Careers While a personal and private chef have much in common there are a few key distinctions between them – particularly when it comes to duties, hours of work and expected salary. The key differences Private and personal chefs share many commonalities, but there are differences between the two roles: A […]
How to negotiate your chef pay rise
Negotiating your chef pay – 9 tips Whatever level you’re at in the kitchen, the chances are at some point you’re going to want a pay rise, so it’s important to know how best to negotiate with your employer to get what you want. Our latest blog looks at how to negotiate your chef […]
Working as a Chef on a Superyacht
Chef Career Spotlight: Superyachts Preparing, cooking and delivering fine-dining meals to a restaurant full of hungry and demanding customers can be a daunting prospect for any chef. But now imagine having to do this in a floating galley just four meters wide, on your own! Welcome to the challenge faced everyday by superyacht chefs who […]