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Is an executive chef higher ranking than a head chef?

The terms “Executive Chef” and “Head Chef” are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion about which role holds a higher rank in a kitchen. While the two roles share some similarities, they also have significant differences. An Executive Chef is the top-level chef in a kitchen, generally responsible for overlooking more than 1 kitchen within […]

Is a chef’s job stressful working in a professional kitchen?

YES. A chef’s job is stressful. And apparently childbirth is too. But as in both cases, the end result is rewarding. Working as a chef in a kitchen is not a job, it’s a way of life, it will make you or break you and it takes a certain breed to withstand the pressure, unsociable […]