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 […]
Out of work chef? 8 tips to look after yourself
Out of work chef? 8 tips to look after yourself Let’s face it this year has been *hit. Many chefs are either on furlough (awaiting their fate), or are without a job. Working as a chef provides much more than just the way you make a living. It provides structure, purpose, social support and meaning. It […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]