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5 More Ways to Manage Your Time as a Chef: 🔹 Perfect the Art of Preparation 🔹 Delegate When Possible 🔹 Stay Organized and Write Everything Down 🔹 Set Up Your Workstation for Success 🔹 Create Routines and Processes Looking to become a Chef? Discover the steps required to kickstart your culinary career and earn the coveted title of ‘chef’. If you're interested in a career guide, drop your email below for the PDF guidelines. #ChefLife #TimeManagement #CulinaryCareer #Hospitality

-Embracing the Duality of Culinary Arts - As a chef who thrives in both the pastry and hot kitchen realms, I’ve often faced an interesting challenge in my career journey. Many recruiters seem to believe that excelling in both areas means compromising the other. But I’m here to advocate for the beauty of being a multi-skilled, all-rounder chef! Working seamlessly between the delicate precision of pastries and the robust demands of hot kitchen cooking has shaped my culinary perspective in invaluable ways. Each discipline informs the other. A chef who can navigate both realms isn’t just versatile—they’re an asset. To fellow chefs and recruiters: let’s celebrate the versatility and adaptability in our craft! #CulinaryArts #MultiSkilledChef #PastryAndSavory #CulinaryInnovation #ChefLife #Recruitment #VersatilityInCooking

My First Culinary Experience: Lessons That Shaped My Journey I still remember the excitement when I got the call the from the executive chef at Riccarton Racecourse Jockeys Club, offering me my first job as a commis chef around 15 years ago. It felt like the perfect starting point, and I was eager to learn and grow in such a dynamic environment. One of the best parts of the job was meeting chefs from all over the world, each bringing their own flair and experience. We worked across 5 kitchens, and every day was an adventure. We’d hop into the van, shuttling from kitchen to kitchen, cracking jokes along the way. I’ll never forget the time someone spilled a whole pot of pumpkin soup in the van—it was a messy moment, but we all had a good laugh! A standout moment? Serving the Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key. The pressure was high, but so was the pride in delivering a top-tier dining experience. Then came Cup Week—the busiest time of the year. With almost 80 chefs working side by side, it was full-on, but it also taught me the value of collaboration and staying cool under pressure. That week was a whirlwind, but it’s one of those experiences you never forget. The lessons I learned at Riccarton carried over into my next role as a Chef de Partie, teaching me to adapt quickly, work under pressure, and thrive in a team environment—skills that were instrumental in my culinary career. Now, in my corporate role, I find those early experiences still guide me. Clear communication, team management, and staying solution-focused in fast-paced situations have become even more essential. Whether in the kitchen or the corporate world, the fundamentals of teamwork and resilience are key. #CulinaryJourney #FirstJobMemories #Teamwork #SkillsForLife #CareerGrowth #CorporateLife #PrimeMinisterExperience

POV: You’re the head chef for DIG., a farm-to-table restaurant chain..... I’m on a mission to build the world’s longest resume and this is what I learned working as head chef for a day: 1. Teamwork and collaboration are essential to maintain efficiency and harmony in the kitchen.   a. Honesty with grace is the key — meaning communicating when things can improve but in a way that inspires action vs resentment 2. Cook for the love of food and not just for the sake of cooking   a. It feels good to see people enjoy the food you made or served them. If you lean into that you will discover a whole new perspective on your craft 3. You can become a Chef without any prior formal training   a. This is maybe my favorite thing that I learned. Restaurants like DIG. look to train and educate their staff to grow and thrive throughout their career there. This allows them to hire staff who are ready and willing to learn and incentivizes them to explore their creativity.   b. At Dig, everyone is a Chef, which is what I think gives them their unique touch (even I felt like a chef after my time there). #chef #kitchen #restaurant #career #salary

In the kitchen, every challenge is an opportunity to grow and improve. Reflect on the challenges you've faced and how they've contributed to your evolution as a Chef. 💪🍽️ #CulinaryChallenges #SelfImprovement

Think Like A Chef Only one profession has developed a comprehensive philosophy on how to work, the culinary arts, and that philosophy is mise-en-place, a French phrase which means “to put in place.” In the kitchen, it means to gather and arrange the ingredients and tools needed for cooking, but it’s also a tradition of focus and discipline, a method of working and being. A way of life.

A chef in a restaurant knows as much about dealing with pressure as most air traffic controllers. Resiliency Hard work Teamwork Multitasking Organization Strategic planning The role of a chef is not for the faint of heart. But the truth is, it teaches people incredible life and business skills. Who's with me❓ 👊 #restaurants #business #skills #life #chef

When I first started as Executive Chef at a new property, there was a Chef there who was running one of the kitchens. Despite their stellar resume and past experience at some of the most iconic restaurants and hotels in the US, they clearly had lost the passion and had created a repertoire of pre-made frozen products and unispiring dishes. I immediately wanted to help this person find that passion. When I pointed out my perspective they began to vent about how their kitchen is too small, their kitchen gets too hot, they need more equipment, and they need more staff. I looked at this chef and said, “I’ll make you a deal. Since I am brand new here, I need you to help me by showing me and our guests what you are actually capable of, using the resources you have. If you can give me that to work with, I promise, I will get you everything on that list.” They agreed. In the weeks that followed, it was apparent that this chef had no intentions of showing me anything because it was easier to just complain about why they can’t and why we are not supportive and “just don’t get it.” ⬇️HERE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART⬇️ Because this person did nothing to show what they were clearly capable of, I got them nothing. Then I found their replacement who had gotten everyone excited from day one using the resources we already had. Do you know what I did next? Within 6 months of the new chef starting, I purchased everything that the last chef asked for. I increased the staff size. Even added an HVAC line to their kitchen. I absolutely would have done all of that for the previous Chef. Confidence is great but bad attitudes, ultimatums, arrogance, and excuses are not normally traits that people like to invest in. It will always be assumed that you are maxing out on your potential given the resources you have. If that showing excites people, you will get all the support you need. p.s. your personailty and how you interact with others is a big part of that showing.

🔪 Interview Skills: 5 Tips for Culinary Pros! 🔪 Are you a Chef, Sous Chef or Cook ready to roll out your knives at your next gig? Here are five tips to help you stand out from the boring interviews and showcase your hard earned culinary wisdom: 1️⃣ Prepare Your Portfolio: Bring along a portfolio showcasing your culinary achievements, including photos of dishes you've prepared, menus you've designed, and any certifications or awards you've earned. Try bringing a tablet with a photo gallery of your most beautiful creations. Let your work speak for itself! 2️⃣ Research the Restaurant: Take the time to research the restaurant or company you're interviewing with, including its menu, style of cuisine, and chef's or kitchen philosophy. Demonstrating knowledge and enthusiasm for the restaurant's concept can make a lasting impression. 3️⃣ Highlight Your Creativity: Emphasize your creativity and ability to innovate in the kitchen. Share examples of unique dishes you've created, special events you've catered, or a time you had to get real creative to prevent a kitchen catastrophe and it was still a culinary success! 4️⃣ Showcase Your Teamwork: Highlight your ability to work effectively as part of a team. Discuss past experiences collaborating with kitchen staff, front-of-house teams, and vendors to deliver exceptional dining experiences. 5️⃣ Demonstrate Your Passion: Above all, let your passion for food and the culinary arts shine through. Share stories about what inspired you to pursue a career in the culinary world and why you're passionate about creating memorable dining experiences. Speak with enthusiasm about your past jobs and experiences! 👉 What other interview tips would you add for your fellow kitchen comrades? Let them know below! 👇 #CulinaryInterview #ChefLife #InterviewTips #CulinaryCareer #CulinaryArts #Recruiter #HospitalityRecruiting

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