Amidst the worst chef talent shortage on record, it’s more crucial than ever to improve chef retention.. Especially as it costs between 6-9 months of a chefs salary to recruit and train a new hire. For a chef making £35,000 per year, that’s between £17,500 – £26,250  in recruiting and training costs! But there are more reasons to focus on chef retention than just the financials. When chefs stay in your kitchen, the consistency of your food, and team morale tend to soar, and as word spreads, prospective chefs take notice, drawn to an establishment with a stable, passionate, and skilled cul ..read more

In the high-speed world of professional kitchens, where culinary creations are brought to life, one item stands out as a chef’s emblem, more than any other: the Chef’s knife. Each Chefs own personal selection of chef knives proudly reflects countless hours of practice and skill. But these knives are more than mere utensils; they embody the passion and craftsmanship of the chef who owns them. In this blog post, we delve into the influence of personal chef knives on chef morale and productivity. We explore the symbiotic relationship between a chef and their trusted knives, unraveling the secrets ..read more

With so many chef recruitment openings and so few professional chefs available, it’s more important than ever to present your business in the best possible light when trying to hire. If you’re struggling to recruit chefs, take the time to review these three aspects of your business to honestly assess where you’re hitting the mark and where you’re missing an opportunity to be better. 1. Is your establishments reputation harming your chef recruitment efforts? The culinary world is very small. Word of mouth travels fast when it comes to your reputation as an employer. Do you keep a positive attit ..read more

We’ve put together 21 ready to use sous chef interview questions for you. Read on for more… Despite what you might be reading online, not everyone on the planet is currently trying to hire a chef de partie. In fact, many businesses are looking for talented sous chefs to help their operations grow during these challenging economic times. However, the competition to hire sous chefs (and any chef for that matter) continues to be fierce, so when you get to the interviewing stage of your recruitment process it’s important to be armed with a range of questions that enable you to easily assess the po ..read more

Building a personal brand in the culinary world as a chef is all about the distinct identity and reputation that you cultivate for yourself – encompassing your values, skills, unique contributions, and overall image across the hospitality industry and community you are part of. Through consistent representation, your personal brand should aim to establish trust, differentiate you, and create a lasting impression that resonates with others. In today’s evolving and ever more connected hospitality world, cultivating a strong personal brand is becoming more and more important for chefs who want to ..read more

If you are looking for Chef de Partie interview questions that are ready to use, you’ve come to the right place! Currently, all chefs are in hot demand right now, but if there’s one hire in particular everyone seems to be trying to make it’s for a Chef de Partie. So, if you’re lucky enough to get two or more come through your kitchen door for interview, you’ll need to be ready. Here are questions you can pick and choose from to help support your next CDP interview: Chef de Partie interview questions, 1 to 11: 1.Can you tell us about your experience as a Chef de Partie and the specific station ..read more

Whether you’re focused on attracting qualified chef candidates or retaining the talent you already have, employer branding can be the make-or-break factor in navigating the hospitality talent market. Surveys have shown that 86% of people would not apply to, or continue working for, a company with a bad reputation — and your employer brand is your reputation among both current and future employees. So, what steps can you take to cultivate a compelling employer brand? Here are 5 tips to consider. Employer branding tip 1 > Improve your chef candidate experience by making your application proce ..read more

If you are looking for Chef de Partie interview questions that are ready to use, you’ve come to the right place! Currently, all chefs are in hot demand right now, but if there’s one hire in particular everyone seems to be trying to make it’s for a Chef de Partie. So, if you’re lucky enough to get two or more come through your kitchen door for interview, you’ll need to be ready. Here are questions you can pick and choose from to help support your next CDP interview: Chef de Partie interview questions, 1 to 11: 1.Can you tell us about your experience as a Chef de Partie and the specific station ..read more

Chef job advert tips you can use today! Currently chefs are in short supply and high demand. As anyone who’s recently tried to hire will tell you, getting replies to a chef job ad in number and quality is difficult at the moment – which is why you need to make sure that the job ad you post hits the mark and immediately appeals to candidates. This isn’t necessarily easy. Writing a job advert which appeals to the reader and motivates them to apply for your chef job requires knowledge and experience. It’s not necessarily a skill that can be learnt overnight, and specialist recruiters can spend ye ..read more

Not all Chef de Partie job description templates are the same AND when it comes to chef recruitment that matters. Why? Because chefs at this level are in extremely hot demand right now – making it more important than ever for businesses to have a great Chef de Partie job description in place that accurately describes their CDP role, its duties, its responsibilities, its features and benefits. Does yours hit the mark? If the answer is no, or you aren’t sure how effective your Chef de Partie job description is, we’re here to help! But first, lets do a quick recap. Important things to remember w ..read more