Chef & Employer Resources

How to negotiate your chef pay rise has become a hot topic in recent years, with skills shortages pushing wages up in most kitchens. But a pay rise isn’t something that is going to land in your lap – you have to ask for it, and ask well. Negotiating your salary isn’t about confrontation; it’s […]

How to prepare for a chef tasting interview How to ace your chef tasting interview is one of the biggest questions candidates ask during the hiring process. Tasting interviews aren’t just about whether your food tastes good – they’re about how you work under pressure, how cleanly you operate, how you interact with the team […]

When it comes to chef mental health, the demands of the kitchen can’t be ignored. It takes guts, stamina and a thick skin to cope with the pace – but that doesn’t stop the stress from taking its toll. Whether you’re on the pass, mid-prep, or winding down after a brutal shift, pressure is a […]