Career as Chef

A chef is the king of the kitchen. He plays with ingredients and comes up with new recipes. He learns about the flavors which go in every dish created. It is the chef who attracts the people to any particular restaurant or hotel. As a chef one can also start working at caterer and serve his talents at various parties, gathering, etc.

Key to Success

To be successful as a Chef you should have/ develop:

Service oriented mind
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Emotional stability in crisis situation
Ability to handle stressful situations
Good team spirit

Scope and Opportunities

Career opportunities in this field are not limited to our country, one can make career in foreign countries as there are many of hotels and restaurants chains which operates internationally. You can work as a chef on the ships, in five star hotels, etc. You can also start up your own restaurant or catering services. Chefs are also recruited in the Army, Air force and Navy mess.

Lifestyle & Social Status

It is indoor as well as outdoor activity
No limits to your working hours
Once you move at higher level the social status increases

Job Profile

Check the quality of the raw material
Check the quality of the final product
Come up with ways of presentation
Instruct the juniors about the recipes

Skill Sets

Judgment and Decision Making
Attention to details
Communication skills
Courtesy

Work Value

Relationships
Independence
Support
Service

Current Job Scenario

Employment with a global hotel chain will provide the chance to live in any of the world’s great cities, with luxurious accommodation provided, and to be paid handsomely for it. Very few careers offer such geographical mobility and such impressive benefits. Initially you can earn between Rs. 20,000/- to Rs. 25,000/- if you are employed at a good hotel or ship. If you set up your own restaurant the struggle initially will be tremendous but once you have set up and are flourished then sky is the limit.

Top Recruiters

The Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL)
East India Hotels (EIH)
ITC
Hotel Leelaventure.
Hilton
Marriott International

Course Synopsis

Course Options	Degree in hotel Management
Academic Eligibility	10+2 Any Stream
Fees	Rs. 2.5 Lakhs to Rs. 5 Lakhs
Expenditure in Metro and Tier-1	Rs. 2 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs
Expenditure in Tier-2	Rs. 1.75 lakhs to Rs. 2lakhs
Duration	4Years
Mode	Regular
Approved	AICTE
Affiliation	Respective University
Specialization
Entrance Exam	National Council of Hotel Management and Catering Technology