Chef & Employer Resources

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 […]

Pre-employment checks are vital for compliance and safety. This template helps you identify and manage any outstanding actions before a new hire starts work. What you’ll get. A checklist of mandatory and optional pre-employment checks. Risk-rating columns for incomplete items. Guidance notes for hospitality roles involving cash, alcohol, or vulnerable guests. Space for manager sign-off […]

This recruitment policy statement template will enable your organisation to outline its commitment to inclusive, transparent and lawful hiring practices. What you’ll get. A professional, editable policy statement. Guidance on equality, safeguarding, and data protection. Clear responsibilities for hiring managers. Example language to include in job adverts or onboarding materials. Why it works. Because good employers […]

An executive chef job description should capture the pivotal role this position plays in a high-performing kitchen. In any successful hospitality business, the executive chef sits at the very top of the kitchen hierarchy. Part strategist, part creative visionary, and part business operator, they oversee everything from menu innovation to cost control, staff development, and […]

Better mental health in hospitality is often strongly linked to how people fuel their bodies – a challenge when long and unpredictable shifts are the norm. This podcast episode shares practical nutrition strategies that fit into a busy hospitality lifestyle without complicated rules, and shows how simple, sustainable food choices can support hormone balance, boost […]

Mental health in hospitality isn’t just shaped by the big challenges – it’s also impacted by the small, hidden habits that add up over time. Late-night shifts, doom scrolling, skipped meals, too much caffeine, or irregular sleep can all quietly throw hormones off balance and drain energy. In this episode, we uncover the habits that […]

The importance of mental health in hospitality can still be overlooked, yet stress is one of the biggest challenges people in the industry face. When stress becomes chronic, the effects go far beyond feeling tired or overwhelmed. In this podcast episode we explore how long-term stress shows up in the body, from disrupted sleep and […]

Your commis chef CV is the first step to getting through the kitchen door. As an entry-level chef role, it’s often the launchpad for your culinary career. But while you may not yet have years of experience, your CV still needs to prove to head chefs and managers that you have the passion, discipline and […]

Your pastry chef CV is your first chance to prove that you can bring precision, creativity and consistency to the kitchen. Whether you are stepping up from commis or assistant level, moving into a pastry chef de partie role, or seeking your next challenge as an experienced pastry chef, your CV needs to demonstrate that […]