Culinary Jobs that fit your personality

So you like to cook, you’ve got a flair for creative presentation, you’re a great multi-tasker and the idea of working in hospitality has always appealed to you. Maybe you even have a few food service jobs that appear on your resume. Now the question remains: should you pursue a degree in culinary arts? What types of career opportunities are out there? Below you’ll find an overview of positions typically available in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

“Back of the House” positions include but are not limited to:
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Its been a while since we looked at culinary career options. Here’s one many may have overlooked.

Have your ever considered a career in restaurant management? If so, you might be making a smart choice. Whether you work in fine dining, fast food, or somewhere in between, restaurant management allows individuals with multiple talents and skills to enjoy a rewarding, dynamic and fast-paced work setting.

While in decades past, many restaurant managers began in positions such as server or cook/chef and worked their way up, today it is becoming more commonplace for food establishments to seek out candidates who hold a 2-year associates degree or 4-year bachelor’s degree in hospitality management. If you’re serious about a career in restaurant management and don’t want to wait years to begin making a decent full-time salary, then consider obtaining your degree from a reputable culinary institution that offers this course of study.

Restaurant management requires a diverse mix of talents and personal strengths. First and foremost, this is a demanding industry that requires a very strong work ethic. Expect to work long hours including weekends and holidays, and fill in when employees call out or fail to show up. You will be required to be on your feet nearly all the time, so that’s something to consider as well. Other important skills to have:

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In our previous article we discussed the advantages of starting a career as a personal chef. Now let’s take a look at some of the personal chef training options that can help you get started in this rewarding career.

The paths to a personal chef career are as varied and different as the people who pursue them, and the training option that’s right for one chef might not work in your case. Let’s examine the three basic methods of receiving your personal chef training so that you can determine which one is the best option for you.

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Whether you’re one of the thousands of students who completed culinary school only to be saddled with a low paying job and a mountain of student loans, or you’re a professional who’s contemplating a career change and always wanted a career as a chef, you’ll be happy to know that there’s a promising and relatively new culinary career track that may offer just what you’re looking for.

What is this new culinary career?

A personal chef.

Over the next few articles, we’re going to provide you with the practical information you’ll need to begin this exciting new culinary career as a personal chef.

What is a Personal Chef?

First personal chefs are not the same as private chefs. A private chef is employed by one employer, either a private individual or a company, and he prepares meals for that employer on a daily basis. A personal chef, on the other hand, has many clients, and he prepares several days–and sometimes weeks–of meals at once and then freezes them in individual portions, which the clients can re-heat and eat later. (For a more detailed discussion, view our previous article which educates consumers on the difference between a private and personal chef.)

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Looking into becoming a chef? Whether you’ve just begun considering the possibility, or have been dreaming about it for years, the question of how to finance your culinary education has probably crossed your mind.

Read on for five ideas on how to turn your dreams into reality and get the financial aid you need.

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A Few Quick Tips to Help You Hire a Personal Chef Who’s Best for You!

In our last article, we showed you the difference between a personal and private chef and discussed why hiring a personal chef might be the best thing for you and your family. In this article, we’ll give you some tips and simple instructions on what to expect when you hire a personal chef and how to find the one that’s best for you.

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