Chef jobs: Dealing with a tasting interview
Depending on the chef job you’re going for you will almost certainly be asked to do a tasting. The tasting may be market basket based, a creative tasting that you can partially prepare, or simply a run through of some of the property’s signature dishes. Generally tastings show a few but not all-important aspects of […]
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 […]
Employers waiting! Complete your Only Chefs profile
It’s good to have you registered with us, but its time to make good, great! Complete and post your chef profile today to be found by hundreds of employers looking to hire great chefs, just like you. Here’s why you need to create a chef profile: The research we’ve carried out since launch has showed […]
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 […]
5 Signs it’s time to move job chef
When you’re a chef working long hours, it’s not always easy to find the time to look for a new job. However, there are some telltale signs that suggest it’s time to move on and find a new job with a different employer. Here are five key signs that suggest it’s time to start exploring […]
How to negotiate your chef pay rise
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 pay rise – today! Timing is key […]
Quitting your chef job – do’s & don’ts
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 (in no particular order) […]
10 Easy ways to reduce chef work stress in the kitchen
Overwhelmed. Nervous. Exhausted. Agitated. Pained. All at once? If you’re like, well, pretty much every chef ever, you’ll often find yourself under a lot of pressure at work. And no matter your role, work stress in the kitchen is like the zero on a roulette wheel: it’s coming around eventually. We’ve been out and about […]
11 Quick food photography tips for chefs
As a chef if you’ve ever needed to take some food photo’s its sometimes difficult to know what to do to make your dishes as ‘instagramable’ as possible. So, we asked some great food photographers in our network and have come up with 11 quick food photography tips you can start using today. 1 – […]
Ingredients for creating a great kitchen
Let’s face it, you don’t have to be an Oxford University graduate to know that satisfied, motivated hospitality employees are productive, loyal employees. The truth is, a positive work environment generates a drive to succeed, knocks down the walls that may exist between front and back of house staff, and helps to encourage employees to […]