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In hospitality, head chefs and operators look above all at your training, your previous kitchens and the style of cuisine you have worked in. Make it clear whether your focus is à la carte, banqueting, branded restaurants or fine dining – and which sections (sauce, larder, pastry) you have run.

Resilience, hygiene and teamwork are decisive in the kitchen. Show that you have a confident grasp of food safety standards, can handle high covers and work in a structured way under pressure. Mention special experience such as menu development or training apprentices.

Sample CV for Chef

„Passionate chef with over ten years of experience in fine-dining à la carte kitchens and hotels. I work in a structured, quality-focused way even at high covers, have a confident grasp of food safety standards and enjoy developing seasonal dishes with regional produce."

Chef de Partie (Sauce)

Harbourview Restaurant · Edinburgh · 05/2018 – Present

  • Running the sauce section independently in an à la carte kitchen
  • Helping develop the seasonal menu and daily specials
  • Maintaining and monitoring food safety and hygiene standards
  • Training two apprentices

Chef on your CV: the key tips

Key skills as a chef

À la carte cooking Food safety and hygiene Menu and dish planning Ordering and costing Working under pressure Leading a kitchen team Training apprentices Creativity with dishes

Frequently asked questions

What should a chef put in their CV?

Your training, the venues and styles of cuisine you have worked in, the sections you have run, and knowledge of hygiene and costing. Special experience such as menu development or awards also belongs there.

How do I handle frequent moves between venues?

Frequent moves are normal in hospitality and not a drawback. What matters is that the stations are clear and that you show the responsibility you held in each role.

Are references and certificates important?

Yes, training certificates and food hygiene qualifications are helpful. Further qualifications, for example in pastry or nutrition, add extra value to your CV.

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