To chef or not to chef?
Becoming a chef can be a great career move but it takes the right type of personality to succeed, and it’s definitely nowhere near as glamorous as it seems on TV. If you’re spending all of your time dreaming about going on to Master Chef the Professionals and cooking everybody off the planet, ultimately this […]
How to avoid chef job scams
Anyone with a computer and an internet connection can set up a website these days, so it’s no surprise that scams are becoming more common among people looking for a new job. Recruitment scams aren’t that much different to the other online scams you may have heard about in the news. Online scam artists usually contact […]
Tips on using Google+ to find a chef job
Although Google+ has taken a while to gain momentum, it’s starting to become more popular with businesses and individuals alike. As with rivals Facebook and Twitter, Google+ is also becoming more popular as a platform for chefs looking for work to showcase their expertise and connect with employers and recruiters across the globe. Here are […]
Handling chef job interview questions
Chef job interview questions If you’re interviewing for a chef job, in addition to the tasting part of the interview where you’ll be asked to cook, you should also be prepared for a sit down chat with your potential new employer where they’ll want to ask you a few questions and get to know you. […]
Becoming a chef patron – pitfalls to avoid
Just as a good home cook doesn’t necessarily make a good chef, nor does a good chef necessarily make a good chef patron. In our latest blog post we asked a number of successful chef owners what key pitfalls should be avoided by chefs looking to start their own kitchen (and business). Here is a […]
Renowned chef Daniel Green joins Only Chefs
We are delighted to announce that Daniel Green, internationally renowned Chef and healthy eating expert has joined our panel of on demand, senior level experts providing leading consultancy services to the food sector. Through his expertise in devising and developing exciting food solutions for customers, Daniel’s work has been instrumental in shaping the success of […]
H&C News meets Only Chefs
Article taken from Hospitality and Catering News This week we met with Mark Milner, Founder of Only Chefs to gain a better understanding of this newly launched web business. Only Chefs is a unique and exciting new platform set-up to help chefs find work. Tell us about Only Chefs? Only Chefs is all about helping […]
Chef jobs abroad
Its fair to say that every nation takes pride in the quality and type of cuisine they serve up, so asking a group of chefs which country is the best place to get a job abroad will almost certainly lead to a diverse range of answers from one chef to the next. The location we […]
Managing stress & motivation in the kitchen
We’ve been interviewing a range of Executive and Head chefs from our network to find out more about how they manage stress and motivate their staff before, during and after service. The chefs we spoke to came from branded restaurants right up to to Michelin level kitchens. Below are some of the key themes that […]
What culinary school doesn’t tell you
We’re only a small team (at the moment) but 80% of us went to culinary school in the UK. Collectively, the time spent learning to be a chef was greatly enjoyed, but after spending time working in commercial kitchens its fair to say there’s plenty these schools don’t tell you! Lets leave the get a […]