You might hire a chef to:
- Plan the menu for a restaurant or catering event
Develop new recipes and quality check dishes
- Train and oversee all cooking
- Introduce new techniques to a kitchen’s overall repertoire
- Work with suppliers and managing inventory
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Knowledge of a variety of food preparation techniques and diverse ingredients | A passion for food |
| The proven ability to lead and train a team — and motivate high performance within a kitchen | A spirit of culinary creativity and adventure |
| Certification relevant to state or country of employment, such as a culinary degree, food handler certificate, etc. | Finesse with ingredients and technique |
| Understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations |
