Career questions tagged chef


i want to be a chef what can i do to accomplish it?
is culinary school worth it

Where can I gain experience running a small cafe or bakery?
Want to know how to run a small cafe or bakery, wondering what specific skills are useful in this field.

I'm currently working as a pastry chef and I don't like the work environment. There is no room for my creative input. I graduated from culinary school and went into the culinary field because I love creating my own recipes and sharing them with others. I want to work with food but I don't want to be confined to making recipes that are not mine or even partially my own. What should I do?
I know I have to gain experience, but I want to work somewhere where career goals and creativity are encouraged.

how long would it normally take to get your own bakery/restaurant?
I want to own my own bakery/restaurant but I'm wondering how long or what jobs would be easiest to do for earning money to buy one.

What is it like being a Chef I'm not sure what I should do for my future career. ?
Hello, I am currently a high school senior, and I'm working on a research project into the future career I want to have and for me, I am planning on going to culinary school and becoming a chef of some sort. Ultimately, I just want to serve people good food and put smiles on their faces. The project I'm working on wants me to synthesize information to give myself a theoretical base and understanding of the career before I seek out community members in those careers to interview. I'm not sure what the best culinary pursuit would be for me. I love cooking and want to be in the kitchen, but I'm not sure what type of chef I want to be. Not only that, but I know once I start getting into the field and experiencing what it's like myself I may figure it out, but for the sake of my project I have to figure out something and I desperately need help. T-T

I have a question for a cook or a chef or a restaurent manager.
how many you eart in 1 years .

I have a question for a cook or a chef or a restaurent manager.what is it your task during 1 day .
I have a question for a cook or a chef or a restaurent manager. how many you eart in 1 year. what is it your task during 1 day .how many pepole come in a restaureng in 1 day . what is it the diffiuculte in your métier . what is the food the people like more.

What are the opportunities for growth and advancement for a pastry chef?
What are the opportunities for growth and advancement for a pastry chef? I want to go in to this work but I'm nervous I wont be able to grow. wont be able to advance and move up and will get stuck and bored

What are the pros and cons of taking hospitality?
I'm new to the industry (haven't started my training at my trade school, yet) but I'm curious to see if anyone knows by experience.

what does your daily life look like as a bakery owner how stressful is the job? why did you decide to pick being a baker??
what does your daily life look like as a bakery owner? how stressful is the job? why did you decide to pick being a baker?

Is cake a pastry or a bread?
What does pastry involve outside of obvious pastry foods like croissants?

What steps can I take to become a great chef in culinary arts?
I am learning to become a chef while in training for Culinary Arts. What steps can I take to earn this degree?

What age would i be able to start my own baking business as an owner? I am currently 18 and have plans for schooling until i am about 25.
I would also like to be the manager of my bakery.

what are some permits or licenses I will need to get in culinary as a cook or a head chef?
im curious since im going into that field