Nicholas Orlic by Nick Orlic

What do they do?

norlic25 — 2024-08-28 18:03:13 UTC

Head Chef runs the kitchen they work in, and might have management duties if their restaurant is small or medium-sized. They will have all the skills of a professional cook but also management skills.

Education Requirements

norlic25 — 2024-08-28 18:08:57 UTC

Some options include...

Culinary school
Technical school
Apprenticeship programs

Although education isn't technically required, it's highly recommend for culinary arts.

My job

norlic25 — 2024-08-28 18:09:30 UTC

I chose to research a Head Chef.

Places of work

norlic25 — 2024-08-28 18:12:11 UTC

Hospitals
Restaurants/Food Service Establishments
Factories
Hotels

Pretty much anywhere with a kitchen, usually they're face-paced.

Experience/Certications

norlic25 — 2024-08-28 18:14:24 UTC

Head Chefs typically need a couple years of experience as a line cook, prep cook, or some other role in a kitchen.

They will also be required to get a certificate in ServSafe due to the fact they have to manage other members of staff.

Skills Needed

norlic25 — 2024-08-28 18:14:50 UTC

Working in face-paced environments since you'll need to be able to send out orders fast so wait times are kept down.
Collaborating with your team is needed because you can't cook a million meals yourself, plus your kitchen will operate smoother.
Mathematical skills are needed to determine prices of food so your restaurant doesn't lose money.
Being able to manage multiple tasks at once is needed because they'll be multiple tables and many different plates being made at once.

Salary

norlic25 — 2024-08-28 18:16:21 UTC

Head Chefs can make anywhere from $61,000 to $120,000 a year, making more in finer dining settings or more populated areas, according to ZipRecruiter.

Typical Hours

norlic25 — 2024-08-28 18:17:37 UTC

Head Chefs will work full time, often various hours including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some work more than 40 hours per week.

My Interest

norlic25 — 2024-08-28 18:19:25 UTC

I work in a restaurant called The Shelby and seeing how they make their food interested me. They make a bunch of the food themselves and I'm close with the Head Chefs who give me personal insight on the job. I also am close with line chefs and prep chefs.