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How to Get a Culinary Internship or Externship
Culinary internships and externships allow students to work in professional kitchens and develop skills outside of the culinary school classroom.
September 8, 2023
Do You Need Pastry School to Be a Pastry Chef?
Passionate about pastry arts? Have you considered pastry chef training? Find out if you really need to attend pastry school to become a pastry chef.
September 4, 2023
How to Become a Food Stylist: A Career Guide
Curious to learn what a food stylist does and what it might take to be one? Explore how to become a food stylist, along with some secrets of the trade.
August 31, 2023
What Is a Sous Chef?
What is a sous chef? Explore the essential job responsibilities, leadership skills, and education you may need to excel in this role!
August 11, 2023
What Can You Learn from a Culinary School Externship?
Explore why it’s important to secure a culinary school externship and how it can benefit your future career!
August 7, 2023
10 Culinary Trends That Are Shaping the Food Industry in 2023
What are some of the culinary trends you should be keeping an eye on in 2023? From umami to ube, here’s what to watch.
August 3, 2023
How to Become a Hotel Manager
Get the steps you may need to become a hotel manager, from education to experience to certifications. Discover the types of hotels and hotel managers.
July 31, 2023
8 Tips for Writing a Chef Resume
Make your chef resume stand out! With detailed work experience and a customized approach for each job, you can show that you’re the person for the job.
February 22, 2023
How to Prepare for an Executive Chef Interview
Prepare for your executive chef interview and stage request by exploring our top interview tips. Unpack common questions and skills you might need.
January 27, 2023
10 Common Interview Questions for a Chef Position
Ready to start your career as a professional chef? Here’s a list of the chef interview questions.
January 18, 2023
How Many Employees Does It Take to Run a Restaurant?
How many people to run a restaurant? The type, size, and service hours of your restaurant impact the answer.
December 21, 2022
How to Attract the Best Employees for Your Restaurant
Here’s how you can hire a stronger team for your restaurant business—and keep them longer.
October 25, 2022
What Restaurant Managers Are Looking For in a Pastry Chef Hire
Are you hoping to start a career in baking and pastry? Learn what restaurant managers look for when hiring a pastry chef.
July 28, 2022
What Chefs Look For When Hiring Culinary School Graduates
Before you begin a professional cooking career, learn about what chefs may look for when hiring culinary school graduates.
July 18, 2022
Why Are Internships and Externships Important For Culinary School?
Internships and externships allow students to work in professional kitchens and develop skills outside of the culinary school classroom. Here's how.
June 29, 2022
Are the Culinary Arts a Good Career Choice For You?
The culinary arts are a wonderful career, if you have the passion and enthusiasm. Discover who it’s right for, and who may not find it to be the best fit.
May 10, 2022
Kitchen Hierarchy Explained: Different Jobs in the Brigade de Cuisine
The brigade de cuisine keeps a kitchen running like a well-oiled machine. What are some of the roles on this team and what do they entail?
March 4, 2022
How Much Do Chefs Make?
Wondering how much chefs make? Find out the answer for several different types of chefs, and explore the many factors that impact a chef’s salary.
February 16, 2022
How to Start a Career as a Chef Instructor
Learn the steps to becoming a Chef Instructor. Pass on your skills and knowledge, and provide mentorship to the next generation of chefs!
January 31, 2022
How to Hire Restaurant Employees Who Want a Career (Not Just a Job)
If you’re a restaurant manager, you know how costly turnover can be. Here are some tips for hiring long-term employees you can count on.
January 18, 2022
Who Hires Online Culinary School Graduates?
Culinary school is the vehicle to a long and fruitful culinary career. Here are some the places online culinary school graduates can expect to find work.
January 14, 2022
The Pros and Cons of Vocational School: Is It Right For You?
Considering a vocational school? Here’s what you need to know and what to ask yourself as you make this important decision about your future.
October 20, 2021
Are Online Degrees Cheaper Than Traditional Degrees?
How do the costs of online programs compare to those of on-campus counterparts? Learn about the state of online education and if it can help you save money.
October 13, 2021
Top Remote Culinary Careers
Culinary careers aren’t limited to restaurant kitchens! Learn more about remote culinary jobs that provide a food-focused, flexible work environment.
October 8, 2021
The Future of the Restaurant Industry in a Post-COVID World
The restaurant industry was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. What can we expect moving forward, and how can you prepare?
October 4, 2021
How to Start a Career in Hospitality Management
Explore the wide world of hospitality management careers and how you can decide which path is right for you. Start with a degree in hospitality & restaurant operations management.
July 23, 2021
How Older Workers Can Change Careers and Enter the Culinary Industry
Older adults have different challenges and obligations than young ones. Here’s how they can get started in a new career in the culinary industry.
July 12, 2021
The Highest Paying Culinary Jobs and Positions
Culinary salaries vary based on education, experience, market, and more. Learn about five of the highest paying culinary jobs to see if they may be a good fit for you.
July 7, 2021
Job or School: Why Not Both?
Culinarians debating between getting a culinary job or a professional chef’s education shouldn’t choose one—they should choose both. Here’s why, and how it can be done.
July 1, 2021
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
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
How Chefs Can Build Standout Resumes
Tips and tricks to make your chef resume the best it can be. Share your skills, impress the hiring manager, and earn that interview!
January 20, 2021
What to Look For in a Good Culinary Arts Curriculum
How will you know if a culinary school curriculum is right for you? Here are the factors you should keep in mind as you compare programs.
October 12, 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
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
Culinary School Graduates Will Require New Skills Post-COVID-19
Culinary school graduates will need to bring to the table not just an eye and taste for good and creative cuisine, but fundamental business skills in order to win in the post-COVID-19 economy.
May 18, 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
How the 2020 CARES Act Benefits Restaurants
The CARES Act offers direct relief for restaurants and food service businesses struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the different benefits available for the industry during this tough time.
April 6, 2020
Will Restaurant Jobs Come Back? When?
With unprecedented restaurant job losses, is it still a good idea to go to culinary school? See what the trends are suggesting.
March 25, 2020
