Chefs are in charge of directing kitchen staff in restaurants and other food service establishments. They are responsible for creating recipes, preparing meals, hiring staff, managing budgets, planning menus, and catering to customers. Chefs must have qualifications like a diploma from a culinary institute as well as skills in leadership, time management, and communication. Their duties include overseeing kitchen operations, training other chefs, developing new dishes, ensuring food safety standards are followed, and controlling costs. Salaries for chefs vary depending on their role and experience, ranging from $24,000 for an assistant chef to over $85,000 for an executive chef.