Succeeding as A Corporate Chef

SUCCEEDING ASÂ A

CORPORATE CHEF

CONRAD GALLAGHER PROFESSIONAL TOPICS

Succeeding as A Corporate Chef In the age of celebrity-driven restaurants and fine dining establishments, the stars of the kitchen have become popculture icons. However, beyond the glitz and glamour of weekly reality television, working as a corporate chef is a tough gig that takes a lot of work and effort to succeed at.

It is a stressful job, but one that’s also creative and rewarding.

So, how do top chefs maintain success in their kitchens?

Set Top Standards The time spent trying to meet standards may seem like time lost; however, as with planning, the upfront investment will be more than made up for later. A restaurant's demands are like any other business’s: keep customers happy, maintain the brand, reduce wastage, ward off competitors, and be shown in a positive light.

Find the Right Suppliers Good restaurant chefs tend to be picky about the people they work with, and with good reason. You want to work with reliable people who can continually provide the best quality ingredients, equipment and materials.

Train Your Team No well-meaning chef would allow staff to work in the kitchen without proper training. Test the staff and provide training where necessary to enable them to deliver how you expect.

No well-meaning chef would allow staff to work in the kitchen without proper training.

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