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Navigate a career transition into the culinary industry! Uncover real-world stories, advice, and resources for individuals looking to make a transformative pivot to pursue their passion.
Education: The Most Important Chef’s Tool
Setting yourself up for culinary success means taking advantage of every tool at your disposal. At top of the list is a high-quality culinary education!
May 12, 2021
4 Traits All Restaurants Look for in Hiring New Chefs
What are the 4 traits restaurants look for when hiring new chefs? How can students learn these skills in culinary school?
February 11, 2021
Do You Eat Chaos for Breakfast? Great: You’ll Thrive in a Kitchen
Think you have what it takes to work in a commercial kitchen? Here’s how to know if you’ll thrive in this high-energy environment!
February 10, 2021
Why Culinary School is So Important For Networking and Career Building as a Chef
Networking for chefs is a career-long endeavor. But Escoffier students get a head start during culinary school. Here’s why that matters.
February 8, 2021
Is The Long-Term Chef Shortage Over…or Just Paused?
Over the past decade there was a massive shortage of trained chefs, and then COVID-19 happened. What’s next? Will the long-term shortage return?
January 25, 2021
From Education to Entrepreneur: Benefits of One-on-One Chef Mentoring
Don’t leave your dream of owning a restaurant to fate. Get a chef mentor to help you set a goal and hold you accountable.
January 4, 2021
Our Top 5 Blogs of 2020
In case you missed them, here are the most popular articles that Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts published in 2020.
December 29, 2020
How to Get a Job in the Hospitality Industry
Want a job in the hospitality industry? Whether you’re beginning your career or want a change, here are some suggested ways to get your foot in the door and stand out.
December 4, 2020
4 Reasons Why Employers Pay More For Culinary School Graduates
Employers expect certain things out of culinary school graduates — and they may be willing to pay more to get them. So what makes a degree or diploma so valuable?
October 7, 2020
A Conversation with Expert Baker and Entrepreneur, Andy Clark
Last week, Escoffier hosted an exciting virtual event with expert baker and business owner Andy Clark. While Andy is a...
July 22, 2020
Your First Job In A Professional Kitchen
A successful culinary career requires both patience and dedication. Here are some tips for finding your first job and building your career in a professional kitchen.
July 20, 2020
Managing Your Career During COVID-19
Yesterday we were honored to have Culinary Agents founder and CEO, Alice Cheng join us for a virtual event hosted...
July 10, 2020
Escoffier Boulder Named 2020-2021 Military Friendly® Culinary School
Escoffier Boulder is proud to be a 2020-2021 Military Friendly® School. Learn what this designation means and how we support our military and veteran students.
July 6, 2020
Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Honors 1,500+ Graduates in Virtual Commencement Ceremony
BOULDER, CO (June 25, 2020) –– More than 1,500 culinary students from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts’ Boulder campus (residential and distance-learning online...
July 1, 2020
The Certified Master Chef; Ron DeSantis – Passion for the Craft
According to Chef Ron DeSantis, CMC, the key to successful ‘cheffing’ is to never stop learning. His sentiments echoed during...
June 5, 2020
3 Ways Culinary School Can Boost Your Career
If you’re seeking opportunities for career advancement, a culinary diploma could be a great way to stand out versus other job applicants.
April 13, 2020
Acing Your First Interview Out of Culinary School
This advice can help recent Boulder culinary school graduates make the most of their education leave a positive impression following their interviews.
October 24, 2019
Navigating the Culinary Job Market
Breaking into the culinary job market is exciting, if not a little intimidating. Here are a few stones to turn over first.
October 14, 2019
How and where culinary arts graduates are pursuing their passions
Students have a wide variety of passions related to the culinary world. With an online culinary arts degree, they can begin their journey toward rewarding work in the industry.
May 7, 2018
Networking tips for aspiring chefs
Networking is important in every field, but in the culinary world it's especially vital. Practical career advice can help you make the most of new opportunities.
February 21, 2018
How To Interview For A Restaurant Job
Here are some tips to guide you as you apply for the job and get ready for the interview.
March 21, 2017
Boulder Student Spotlight: Ramona Brown
As a career changer, Ramona Brown has a bit of an advantage over the majority of her culinary school peers: years...
March 2, 2017
Escoffier Austin Student Opening Food Truck
If Austin’s culinary food scene is known for one thing, it’s the food truck movement that’s taken the city by...
January 13, 2017
Online Culinary Student Spotlight: Shari Spooner
Like many of our students, Shari Spooner’s love of the culinary arts began in her childhood kitchen. With much of...
July 29, 2016
Student Spotlight: Kenneth Allen Jr.
When Kenneth Allen Jr. took a leap of faith and decided to give up a 21 year career in the...
July 2, 2015
Beginning With The End In Mind And The Start Of A New Career
By: Alex Charpentier, Culinary Arts Student A glimpse inside a commencement ceremony at the Austin Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary...
March 13, 2015
The Escoffier Treatment
By: Ryan Hodros, Culinary Arts Student Earlier this week, I discussed what you can do if and when you hit the...
January 19, 2015
New Perspectives: Alex McCall, aka Frenchie Renard
For this installment of New Perspectives, I moved from the pastry side of the house to interview one of my...
September 26, 2014
Culinary Arts Graduate Spotlight – Antoinette Williams
Culinary Arts Graduate Spotlight This could be you! Antoinette Williams’ journey to Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts started in...
July 1, 2014
