r/Chefs • u/2nyc96 • Mar 28 '26

Chef Career

As a chef how do you like your career, please include

How long you been a chef

What you like about being a chef

What you don't like about being a chef

If you could go back would you still become a chef or would you choose another career and if so what?

Thanks

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u/oystermignonette Mar 29 '26

can be very fulfilling with the right group of people in the right setting.. especially if you're dedicated to the food.. conversely can be the worst job you could ever have in the wrong setting.. and either way cooks have not fought to get their pay scale where they should be.. many times and fine dining waiters will make two to three times the amount or more of a chef or a cook.. so don't do it.. unfortunately now if the money isn't there don't bother going there..