Chef - job market

As a chef, you’ll use your creativity, efficiency and passion for food to be an expert at preparing and serving food across a range of cuisines. Here you can find out more about what being a chef is like, where your career could take you, and what you should study or do to get a role.

See what opportunities are out there below.

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Who are the top employers of chefs?

As a chef you’ll be able to find employment in a range of different restaurant environments and business types.

You could be employed by:
  • Chain and franchise restaurants
  • Independent restaurants
  • Hotel restaurants
  • Pubs and gastropubs
  • High end restaurants
  • Schools, colleges and universities
  • Hospitals
  • Military facilities
  • Events and venues

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