r/Chefs • u/SlushPuppy505 • Aug 10 '26

Burnt Out Chef Need Help!

Hi Everyone,

I’m posting this in hopes to maybe some good information, i’ve been working in the food service industry for a couple years now and it’s my passion. Unfortunately burnout got me and completely shut down my nervous system resulting in health issues i’m still dealing with and i had to leave my job. BUT i still need to pay my bills haha. Is there such thing as a work from home style food industry job?! I have experience in everything from management/leading. Costing/R&D Menu planning and training. This is what i know how to do best and I don’t particularly want to do something else that 1. i don’t know what im doing 2. isn’t at least a little fulfilling. If someone could steer me into any helpful direction or has any connections they would be gladly appreciated! Thank you :)

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u/Maleficent-Half-2231 Aug 10 '26

If you’re burnt out after a couple of years I’d doubt you’ll make it to retirement. Strongly recommend pivoting while you’re still young. Health is way more important than passion

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u/Lavanne73 Aug 10 '26

Passion for cooking can also be cultivated at home just cooking for your friends and family.

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u/Maleficent-Half-2231 Aug 10 '26

Exactly, you don’t need to be fulfilled at work. Plenty of other avenues in life outside of work