Becoming an executive chef requires extensive culinary knowledge, but, above all, excellent management skills. The ITHQ provides you with all the details you need to know about this occupation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Duties of an executive chef <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Provide strategic direction for the food offering <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manage the hiring and professional development of kitchen staff <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ensure that hygiene, food safety and occupational health and safety standards are respected<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ensure of the efficiency and profitability of operations of the kitchen <\/li>\n\n\n\n
May work in a large restaurant or restaurant chain, a hotel, a convention or resort centre, on cruise ships, or in institutional settings (hospitals, schools, retirement homes, etc..<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Qualities of an executive chef<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I master all cooking techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
I’m a good team leader and a good communicator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
I have a strong sense of initiative and leadership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
I have a good capacity to handle stress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
I’m comfortable in a corporate context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
I’m comfortable with numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
I’m always on the lookout for new trends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Required experience and training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It takes between 3 and 5 years’ experience in a kitchen management role to access the position of executive chef. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
Some organizations require a university degree for management positions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
The number of years of experience required may vary depending on the type of establishment in which you work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n \n
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Programs leading to this profession<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n