Category: Recruit

Getting your executive chef interview questions right prior to conducting interviews is crucial. Why? Because hiring an executive chef is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a hospitality operator. This senior role goes far beyond cooking – your executive chef sets the kitchen’s pace, culture and standards. In this guide, we’ll explore […]

Hiring the right chef de partie can make or break your kitchen’s consistency, pace, and morale. Whether you’re running a restaurant, hotel, or catering operation, this role is the backbone of your brigade. This guide explains exactly what to include in your chef de partie job description for employers, so you can attract qualified chefs […]

When hiring a great Chef de Partie (CDP) it’s essential you use smart chef de partie interview questions to help you find the best candidate – someone who can lead a section, stay calm under pressure and bring consistency to your kitchen. But CVs can only tell you so much. This guide will help you […]

When writing a head chef job description, remember that the head chef isn’t just the person behind running the pass. They’re the captain of the kitchen, the creative visionary, the cost controller and the one who keeps service running smoothly – even on the busiest Saturday night. Get this hire right and your kitchen will […]

Hiring for skills is easy to measure. But asking the right cultural fit interview questions is harder and it’s where many kitchens get it wrong. A technically brilliant chef who doesn’t align with your team values, communication style, or service ethos can disrupt the entire brigade (very quickly). This guide will help hospitality employers craft […]