What does a Head Chef do?
- Develops the menu and recipes, tests new dishes
- Runs the kitchen team and assigns work
- Controls the quality and presentation of dishes
- Manages ingredient stock and hygiene standards
Which skills do you need?
Culinary techniqueSense of tasteMenu designTeam managementSpeedHygieneAesthetics
How to become a Head Chef?
- 1A culinary diploma or courses
- 2Kitchen experience: from commis to line cook
- 3Progression: sous-chef, then head chef
What is the work environment like?
A restaurant kitchen: hot, fast and team-based. Evening and weekend shifts are the norm.