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Working as a chef is a career built on skill, resilience and constant learning. Whether you are looking for your next role, improving your chef CV or preparing for interview, having access to the right career resources can make a real difference.

Here you’ll find practical guidance on chef jobs, CV advice, interview preparation, career progression, salary and wellbeing, helping chefs across the UK hospitality industry make stronger career decisions.

Explore the articles below for practical insights that will help you take the next step in your hospitality career.

Jun 16
How to Become a Michelin Star Chef – Career Guide

How to become a Michelin star chef is one of the biggest career questions for ambitious chefs, but the answer is not as simple as winning a star for yourself. That’s because Michelin stars are awarded to restaurants, not individual chefs. Still, when a restaurant earns a Michelin star, the chef leading the kitchen is […]

May 18
Chef Stage – What it is and How to Prepare

Doing a chef stage is one of those kitchen terms you might hear early in your career, but not everyone explains it clearly. In simple terms, a stage is a short period of time spent working in another professional kitchen to learn, gain experience, build contacts or, in some cases, be assessed for a role. […]

Apr 13
Super Yacht Chef – Salary, Jobs and What It’s Really Like

Becoming a Super yacht chef is one of the most searched-for chef career paths because it combines strong pay, global travel and serious career prestige, but the reality is much tougher than the glossy version people often see online. If you are looking into how to become a super yacht chef, current super yacht chef […]

Mar 05
Sous Chef Interview Questions – A UK Guide for Chefs

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 […]

Feb 18
How to Write an Executive Chef CV

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 […]

Jan 09
Chef Jobs Outside of the Kitchen

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 […]

Nov 10
How to Write a Chef de Partie CV

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 […]

Nov 09
How to Write a Sous Chef CV

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 […]

Sep 25
Break Free From Stress | Podcast, Episode 3.

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 […]