catering & food management

1. Top 10 Qualities of a Great Culinary
Professional
Competition among chefs can be fierce, especially
for those vying for top spots in the world’s toniest
restaurants. The top chefs who are known around
the world share a set of qualities that separate
them from the others.

2. Some qualities that the best chefs have in common
include:
• Creativity: A great chef must be very creative and
always willing to try something new. Creativity inspires a
food’s presentation, which is very important to the
overall dining experience.
• Passion: A great chef has a tremendous passion for food
and cooking. They enjoy the process of selecting foods,
preparing meals, and creating menus.
• Business Sense: A great chef has a keen business sense
and runs a kitchen that produces quality foods but is
also cost-effective and efficient.

3. • Attention to Detail: A great chef pays close attention
to detail. Cooking is a science and every ingredient
and measurement has a specific role that a chef
must be continually aware of.
• Team Player: A great chef understands that he or
she is part of a larger food preparation team and
that everyone must work harmoniously to ensure
the timely production of quality foods. Chefs must
also work well with wait staff and management.
• Practice: A great chef knows that preparing food
requires technique and skill that must be honed
after years of practice. A great chef never stops
perfecting his or her technique.

4. • Multitask: A great chef is adept at handling many tasks at once. A
single chef might be responsible for several elements of a meal
that all need to come together at the same time, and he or she
must be able to ensure everything is completed at just the right
moment.
• Commitment to Quality: A great chef is always committed to
preparing the highest quality meal. They seek out the finest
ingredients and use the best techniques to deliver the best product
possible.
• Quick Decisions: A great chef is able to think quickly and can make
good decisions when problems arise. Because of the timely nature
of the food preparation industry, problem solving must be done
quickly to keep customers satisfied and operations flowing
smoothly.
• Handle Criticism: A great chef can handle criticism from
customers. Not everyone will always like what a chef prepares, and
a good chef knows not to take poor reviews personally.