Chef CV That Gets You Into the Kitchen
A chef is hired on skill, speed and reliability, and your CV has seconds to show all three. Whether you are a commis chef or a head chef, a clean, well-organised CV that leads with your cuisines and results gets you shortlisted, especially for hotel and restaurant roles across the Gulf and India.
What to put on a chef CV
- Cuisines and specialities (Continental, Indian, Pan-Asian, pastry, and so on).
- Your level and the brigade or section you have run.
- Kitchens and properties worked in, with covers per service.
- Food safety and hygiene certifications (HACCP, food handler's card).
- Results: menu launches, cost or wastage reduction, awards, ratings.
- For the Gulf: nationality, visa status and a professional photo.
Turn duties into achievements
Instead of "prepared food," write "ran the à la carte section for a 120-cover restaurant, cutting ticket times by 20%." Specifics prove you can handle the pass.
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Frequently asked questions
What should a chef put on a CV?
Your cuisines and specialities, kitchen sections you have run, brigade size managed, food safety certifications (HACCP), and results like covers per service, menu launches or cost savings.
How do I show experience as a junior chef?
Lead with training, stages, cuisines you have worked with, and any competitions. Describe what you did in each kitchen with specifics, not just the job title.
Should a chef CV have a photo?
For hospitality and Gulf roles, yes, a neat professional photo is expected and helps with agency and employer shortlisting.
