Chef & Employer Resources
This resource hub is built for chefs, employers and recruiters working across the UK hospitality industry.
Here you’ll find practical guidance on chef careers, CVs and interviews, alongside chef recruitment advice, hiring insights and tools to help hospitality businesses find the right chefs.
The articles cover topics including chef recruitment, kitchen leadership, staff retention and career development, helping both chefs and hospitality employers make better decisions in a competitive industry.
Sous chef interview questions are designed to test far more than your cooking ability – they will explore leadership, control and commercial awareness. As well as your ability to cook, employers need to know if you can run service, protect margins, support and deputise for the head chef when they aren’t in the kitchen. In […]
An executive chef cv needs to demonstrate leadership, commercial control and multi-site responsibility. If you are applying for executive chef roles, you are being assessed on more than just food and service. Employers want you to be able to demonstrate real-world strategic oversight. So, whether you are refining your current executive chef CV or building […]
Created in partnership with UKHospitality and the Department for Work and Pensions, this Better Hiring Toolkit for Hospitality provides practical guidance on how to modernise your recruitment process. From advertising and interviews to onboarding, it helps employers of all sizes attract and keep great people. What you’ll get. A comprehensive step-by-step guide to fair, inclusive […]
If you’ve ever wondered what comes next after years of service, long shifts, and endless tickets, you’re not alone. Chef jobs outside of the kitchen are on the rise, offering experienced chefs new ways to use their skills – without the heat of the pass. From food styling to teaching and consultancy, there are countless […]
Learning how to write a chef de partie CV is essential if you want to stand out in a busy kitchen. Your CV isn’t just a list of places you’ve worked – it’s proof that you can lead a section, manage your prep and deliver consistent results under pressure. This guide will help you create […]
Landing your next sous chef role isn’t just about cooking skill – it’s about showing leadership, creativity and organisation. Learning how to write a sous chef CV is your first chance to prove you can deliver, lead a team and add value to a kitchen. This guide will help you write a sous chef CV […]
Your approach to recruitment can no longer ignore mental health in hospitality. For years, kitchens were seen as high-pressure environments where long hours and relentless service were part of the deal. Today, the conversation has shifted. Candidates are actively considering mental health support when choosing where to work, and employers who fail to adapt risk […]
Speed up your hiring process with this simple reference request letter. It helps you contact referees efficiently while keeping communication professional and GDPR-compliant. What you’ll get. A pre-written reference request email or letter template. Clear instructions for the referee on how to respond. Space to insert candidate and company details. Guidance on handling and storing […]
This hospitality focused, factual reference template helps you confirm employment details accurately, protecting both your business and former employees. It provides a straightforward structure for responding to reference requests quickly and professionally. What you’ll get. A factual reference format suitable for any hospitality role. Pre-filled guidance on employment dates, job title, and duties. Optional section […]