Chef
Category: Customer Service and hospitality
Career Index: 7.75
· Head Chef
· junior chef
· private chef
· Executive chef
· Food critic
· Cookbook writer
How to become a Chef
· 10+2 in any subject
· Bachelors in Hotel Management
· B.Sc. in catering services and technology
· Certificates and Diploma courses
· Associate degree in culinary arts
· Experience in supervisory role
· Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards
Institutes and Colleges
- Culinary academy of India, Hyderabad
- APCA India – Academy of pastry and culinary arts
- International Institute of culinary arts
- Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi
- Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad
FEES
Hotel Management Courses Fees range between INR 1 lakh - 4 lakhs for a bachelor's or master's level course in hotel management. However, students can pursue hotel management certificate and diploma courses for less than INR 1 lakh.
Earning potential
Earning potential depends on in which hotel you are working whether it is a four-star hotel or a five-star hotel initially salary is less but if a chef becomes popular then one can earn in lakhs too but the average salary is around Rs 30k –Rs 40k per month.
Cultural Fit
In today’s time this profession is very popular. There are so many cookeries shows and YouTube channels run by chefs.
Growth Potential
Chefs usually work full time in varying shifts. Their salaries vary based on their experience, training and specialties. They start with a chef, Sous Chef, Head Chef and Executive Chef usually in this manner.
Longevity
This career is going to last long as people’s lifestyle is changing. People are eating outside or after ordering food from Restaurants and Hotels.
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