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What Is A Chef Patron?
The Chef Patron: An Overview In the world of culinary arts, the term “Chef Patron” refers to a highly skilled and experienced chef who not only runs the kitchen but also owns and manages the restaurant. Chef Patrons are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the restaurant, from menu creation and kitchen operations to financial […]
Chef Hierarchy
The Hierarchy Of Chefs In A Kitchen A kitchen is a complex environment that requires a well-structured hierarchy to ensure smooth and efficient operation. The kitchen hierarchy is crucial in defining the roles and responsibilities of each member of the kitchen staff, including the chefs. In this blog post, we’ll dive deeper into the different […]
How To Become A Private Chef
The Change In Chefs Roles The role of chefs has changed significantly over the last 20 years. With the rise of food television shows and social media, chefs have become celebrities in their own right. The public’s interest in food and cooking has also led to an increase in the number of cooking schools and […]
How To Recruit A Chef
A chef is obviously necessary for any restaurant operation, so the next issue is how to find and hire one. To assist you in your search for a chef, we’ve prepared a list of ideas. You can employ a chef for a restaurant using any of the following strategies: Use Job Boards Posting a job […]
What Is The Difference Between A Sous Chef And A Head Chef?
The roles of a sous chef and a head chef may seem similar, but there are some key differences between the two positions. Both play important roles in the kitchen, but their responsibilities and level of authority are not the same. What Does A Sous Chef Do? A sous chef is the second-in-command in the […]
What Should I Look For In A Head Chef?
What Should I Look For In a Head Chef? What To Look For In A Head Chef As the head chef of a restaurant, you are responsible for overseeing the kitchen’s day-to-day operations and ensuring that the food is of the highest quality. In this role, you will be responsible for creating menus, ordering ingredients, […]
Head Chef Vs Executive Chef
A time may have come when you required the expertise of a head chef or executive chef, but are you familiar with the distinction between the two terms? Before we get into the more specific roles, what exactly is a chef? This is a skilled tradesperson who takes great satisfaction in their mastery of every […]
How Can I Find Agency Chef Work?
Agency chef work is the perfect solution for many people in the food industry, as it allows for you to work when you want and you get paid for the hours you work without any long-term commitments. The only real problem is trying to find new work when you need it quickly. For this reason, […]
What Should I Look For In A Top Chef?
When choosing a new chef to join your business, you need to be sure that you are getting the right person for the job. Each restaurant will have different requirements specific to their niche which means that searching for the right chef is different for everyone. Our team at chefshare Recruitment specialise in finding the […]
The Challenges Facing Hospitality Recruitment Post-Covid
It goes without saying that Covid has had an unprecedented impact on industries across the country. With the likes of pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, hotels and bars being unable to open their doors for most of the year, it’s not surprising to see hospitality being one of the worst affected industries. The pause in trading that […]
Our Agency Chefs Get Guaranteed Pay – Why Is This Important?
Many chefs are put off by the idea of agency work due to the fact that they won’t have set hours like permanent, salaried chefs, and that their pay is not guaranteed. As ex-chefs ourselves, we at chefshare are all too aware of the anxiety that this can cause. That’s why, we always guarantee our […]
5 Key Benefits Of Working As An Agency Chef
Agency chefs are in high demand right now. So, if you’ve been thinking about switching to agency work, now’s a lucrative time to do so. If you’re still not 100% sure that agency work is the best option for you, the following guide should help you make your decision. We believe that agency work is […]
Tips? What Actually Happens To Them.
what happens to our tips? Some positive news, there’s been some rumblings in the government about tips and it looks like they’re soon to be protected by new legislation… They have always been a source of controversy across my career, who gets them, how much goes to the kitchen, do managers get a share and […]
Where have all the good chefs gone?
Are restaurants facing a skills shortage on a scale not seen before? Beyond the dishes that are gently placed down on tables before them, the average diner is blissfully unaware of the operational nature of a restaurant; anything behind the pass is a bit of a mystical realm. It’s not unlike other kinds of businesses […]