I have always adopted a hands-on approach as a chef, regardless of the setting, motivated by my readiness to assist whenever needed and engage actively in kitchen activities. The excitement and fast pace of the culinary field captivated me and led me to pursue this career. Recently, I have observed a rise in the use of the term "hands-on chef" among hiring teams and recruiters. I have seized opportunities for self-improvement in various work settings, considering each placement as a chance to showcase my skills and enthusiasm. Let's explore the importance of being a "hands-on chef." In search of a 'Hands-On Chef' who must handle admin tasks, work like a Commis, but is offered minimal pay while being misled about the true state of your property that requires more than just an international chef. Your entire kitchen needs upgrading and staff training to reignite the passion. Realistically, you risk losing another skilled chef if your team, with over 20 years of experience, fails to embrace growth and new techniques. It's clear, you are expecting miracles in a place that requires much more than that. Attention, Chefs! Stay alert! You have every right to be honest and address issues that are unacceptable in the workplace. Best wishes, everyone! Share your recent industry horror stories in the comments to learn and let 'Recruiters / Hiring Managers, and Leaders take note'. #chefbgh #chef #passion #career #job #hiring #recruiter #leadership
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Consider this scenario🤔You pass on hiring a recruiter to save money. You then waste several months of your time doing the below before realizing you made a big mistake: ❌ Searching every outlet possible for candidates. ❌ Sitting in your office alone because the candidate was again, a no show. ❌ HOORAY, you hired someone... and they quit within a week. We see it happen all the time 🚫 STOP wasting your time and let us take this burden "Off Your Plate"🥁 #michelin #jobsearch #finedining #chef #foodie #souschef #culinary #hiringneeds #executivesouschef #restaurants #recruitment #jobsearch #hospitality #foodie #chef #restaurant #hospitalityjobs #hospitality #hiring #hospitalityindustry #restaurantjobs #nowhiring #jobs #chefjobs #hospitalitylife #recruitment #hospitalityrecruitment #hotels #hiringnow #jobsearch #recruiting
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Hello fellow culinary members and hoteliers 2 days back I went to a hotel for my food trial Ive already send them my menue for food trial and ingredients for that, but when I reach there they don't have my given ingredients and for the position I went before my food trial the chef told me that they don't the that particular position. But in our conversation before on call they told me that they have the position I'm looking for, and now when I went there after spending my money at the time im jobless they want to take the advantage of my situation and they told me that my cv is not the match so why they call me for trial. They broke my confidence , they told me the give me a junior position if they like my trial , so at that time I leave and didn't perform my trial. I just want to ask from Hr's and ex. Chefs that if u don't have the position so please don't post for the vaccancy, and if you calling someone food trial for CDP position and told him before trial that you only have the position for commis. If you already know that a person who is jobless so don't try to take the advantage of someone's situation. Is really your profession allow you to break someones trust who came for food trial from different state. #cullinary #executivechef #india #hr #chefs #chef
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