A chef oversees the kitchen of a restaurant. A chef plans the menu, maintains the budget, sets the prices of the menu items, prepares the food, buys supplies, ensures the quality of service, ensures safety and manages the staff. It takes a lot of work to become a chef. Chefs ensure that meals are cooked and seasoned properly and that they are pleasing to the eye.
The payment varies a lot depending on the location and the nicest or most exclusive restaurants are generally the ones that pay the most. A chef is the master chef, someone who is creative and innovative with food. Chefs are the pride and reputation of every restaurant or gastronomic establishment. They ensure that every meal served is fresh and they monitor the operation of the kitchen.
They also create recipes, study menus and prepare high-quality dishes that represent the restaurant. They say there's no need for academic requirements, but anyone with a passion for food and cooking can be a chef. A chef typically has a 4-year college degree, but many employers now accept candidates from community colleges, culinary art schools, or technical schools. While many cooks learn skills on the job, chefs and head cooks often have degrees in the culinary arts from a renowned cooking school.
