
Chef de cuisine is a French term for the head chef, often leading outlets in freestanding restaurants or hotels; the executive chef oversees the entire kitchen operation.
Chefs often work long hours and overtime, even though contracts may cap at eight hours. Newcomers must show initiative; long hours and attitude lead to promotion.
Explore the toughest dish to prepare: mom's potato soup and lentil soup, because family recipes are missing, as the chef reflects on nostalgia and memory.
Learn the kitchen brigade structure and hierarchy—from executive chef to sous chefs, chef de cuisine, banquet chef, and chief steward—covering duties in large hotel kitchens.
Explore diverse escape routes from the kitchen, including becoming a food and beverage manager or director, transitioning to science adviser for grocery chains, owning a restaurant, or teaching culinary arts.
Congratulations on picking my class!
When I was 16 years old I started my apprenticeship in a famous 5* star hotel in Berlin, Germany. Although I was so excited to learn everything about cooking and the kitchen, I was completely green behind my ears and a total rooky. I was extremely nervous too. It took me literally decades to learn all the skills necessary to perform on the highest level.
In short: if you want to become a professional chef who is highly organized, able to handle stressful environments, has physical and mental stamina, is creative, wants to make a career abroad and earn good money, then you will love this course!
So let's get started!
1. What is this course about?
· In this course, I am going to teach you many special skills and unique insights you need to boost your career in international kitchens.
Here is what Udemy students say about this course:
"I absolutely loved this course! Very informative and learned a lot of information I didn’t know. Thanks a lot Chef!" - Quinece McKinley-Lynk
"I learned a great deal of the inner mechanics of a professional kitchen. Stuff which you usually never get to know. Thanks" - Thomas Hagemann
2. For whom is this course?
This course is for beginner cooks as well as for advanced chefs who need a refresher.
3. What will you learn?
The mindset, skills, and virtues of a chef for him/her to become successful
Effective leadership techniques to form to build a strong kitchen team
The typical job duties of a professional chef
Advantages and disadvantages of joining a culinary school
Where to find the best recipes
How to run a smooth and efficient kitchen
The importance of discipline, willpower, and other qualities to perform well in the kitchen
The truth about long working hours
How much money you can make as a chef
Tips for applying abroad to become more experienced
Three easy dishes for beginner cooks
The difference between fine-dining in Europe and America
The risks of being a chef
Additional in-depth resource material is included plus five special gift videos!
4. How and where can you apply the new knowledge?
You can apply this knowledge in any professional restaurant and hotel kitchen internationally
5. How will you benefit?
This course will prepare you if you want to make a career in the hospitality industry. After finishing this course you will be skilled and knowledgable in many aspects of professional kitchens. This will give you a big advantage because you are much better equipped.