are you a chef?

Alexis Reyer: yes you must pay your dues so to speak when you enter the trade, it's a way of life yes I think its fun and very very rewarding currently I own a chain of 6 dining establishments throughout Asia

Coleen Carignan: Along with the wise advise of the previous answerers,Read all the cook books and food magazines you can.Taste everything anyone puts in front of you and pay attention.Being a chef is probably one of the hardest jobs anyone can do, the hours are long and the pay is low to start.If you are suited for it, it is the best job there is!Good Luck!...Show more

Victor Macallister: My advice to you is be your best. Learn as much as you can. Experiment and cook for friends and family. Work hard and make a name for yourself. It is not easy work but once you love it you will succeed. At a certain juncture in your career enter competitions and you will be a top chef one day.All the best....Show more

Mark Hovanes: It is difficult and stre! ssful but can be very rewarding. It seems that everyone comes in at the same time and orders. All of the orders must be quickly and professionally prepared. During the hours when there are no customers, there must be planning of new menus and shopping for the freshest foods. Some chefs specialize in different types of meals, e.g., vegetarian, 100-mile, ethnic cuisine, etc.If you work for a chain of restaurants, there would be less planning as the menu is decided upon at head office and the test kitchen. Many of the foods are prepared in advance and there is less preparation involved. While you attend school, work as an apprentice in a restaurant. There are chefs at different levels and you will get an idea of what is expected from eachOne of the pros is that you have the training to be able to work in any country. Travel and work in different countries so that you can try different types of cuisine and different ingredients. You will never stop learning and that wi! ll always be useful...Show more