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Navigate a career transition into the culinary industry! Uncover real-world stories, advice, and resources for individuals looking to make a transformative pivot to pursue their passion.
Is Culinary School a Waste of Money?
Debating culinary school: Is it a smart investment or a costly mistake? Weigh the pros and cons, costs, and alternatives to make an informed choice.
15 Culinary Careers Outside of the Kitchen
Explore how a culinary education can open doors to diverse culinary careers outside the kitchen, from food styling to nutrition.
From Desk Job to Pitmaster: A Culinary Journey with Escoffier Graduate Michael Fields
Find out how Escoffier graduate Michael Fields went from an office job in finance to a Texas barbecue pit.
The Difference Between a Professional Cook & a Chef
Curious about the main differences between a professional chef and cook? Here are the key distinctions between each of these important kitchen roles!
What Skills Do You Need to Become a Chef?
Discover the essential skills needed to become a successful chef who can excel in the culinary world.
What Is a Saucier? Roles & Responsibilities of Sauce Chefs
Dive into the unique world of a saucier chef and explore their role, career path, and responsibilities in the kitchen.
Executive Chef vs Head Chef: What Is the Difference?
Explore the difference between executive chefs and head chefs. Learn what these roles have in common, how they differ, and which you might pursue.
Can You Become a Chef Without Going to Culinary School?
The path to becoming a chef doesn’t look the same for everyone. Find out where culinary school fits in and why you don’t want to skip this important step.
What Are The Culinary Arts?
What does the term “culinary arts” mean? We’re breaking it down — from definitions to careers to education... plus, how to know if it’s right for you.
What Are the Different Chef Certifications?
Cooks and chefs can obtain numerous chef certifications. Here are some of the most popular options.
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Culinary School
Find out the essential criteria to help you evaluate and choose the right culinary school for you.
15 Careers in Hospitality Management You Can Pursue
Explore the wide variety of careers available in Hospitality Management.
How Much Education Might You Need to Become a Chef?
Do you need professional training as a chef to succeed? Explore the value of chef education and if it may be right for you.
Learning How to Cook: A Guide for Beginners
If you want to learn how to cook, start here. Tips for practicing techniques, conversion tables, and how to take the next steps beyond beginner.
How to Get a Job in the Hospitality Industry
Looking for jobs in hospitality? Our guide breaks down what you may need and how you might land a position.
How You Can Become a Hotel Manager
Get the steps you may need to become a hotel manager, from education to experience to certifications. Discover the types of hotels and hotel managers.
The Unlikely Leap: How an Injury Transformed a Ballet Dancer into a Culinary Artist
Discover the inspiring story of a culinary tutor who reshaped her career after a devastating injury.
“See as Much as You Can”: Chef Instructor Gregory Bonath’s Lifelong Embrace of Curiosity
With the support of family and mentors, Chef Gregory left his small town behind and embarked on a unique culinary career that has culminated at Escoffier.
How You Can Become an Event Planner
Discover how you can become an event planner, including some key steps you can take and some attributes that can help you thrive in this exciting career.
Are the Culinary Arts a Good Career Choice For You?
Discover whether your love of food could lead you to a career in the culinary arts, with inside advice from current chefs and former students.
How to Start a Meal Prep Business
Ready to start a meal prep business? Find out how this business model combines culinary artistry, personal chef services, and catering!
Is It Time for a New Restaurant Job?
It’s a big decision, but sometimes changing jobs can be right for your career. Let’s put this in perspective, and discuss how to change jobs the right way.
From Scrubs to Aprons: A Chef’s Incredible Journey from the ER to the Kitchen
Embark on Chef Dawn's remarkable odyssey, transitioning from the fast-paced world of nursing to the creative realm of a Chef Instructor.
From Military Service to Pastry: Escoffier’s Trenin Nubiru’s Unexpected Career Shift
Discover Trenin Nubiru's incredible journey from military engineer to pastry artisan.
How Long Does It Take to Finish Culinary School?
Worried you don’t have time to pursue your culinary dreams? Find out how long culinary school, pastry school, and other Escoffier programs take to complete and how many hours a week you can expect to spend on school.
How to Become a Food Influencer
Spend your days creating content and sharing it with your online audience as a foodie influencer. Here’s how to get started.
Kitchen Incubators: What They Are & Why You Might Use One
Kitchen incubators can be a way for small food businesses to access commercial kitchen equipment and business advice in one location.
How to Become a Pastry Chef
Curious about how you can turn your passion for baking into a career? Discover how to become a pastry chef, including skills and certifications!
How Long Can It Take to Become a Chef?
Passionate about cooking and want to move into the role of chef? Explore the pathway toward this profession!
Confectionery Arts: The Sweet Side of Baking & Pastry
What are the confectionery arts? See how this niche blends creativity with technique to produce sweet results in the baking and pastry world.
Do You Need Pastry School to Be a Pastry Chef?
Passionate about pastry arts? Have you considered pastry chef training? Find out if you really need to attend pastry school to become a pastry chef.
How to Become a Food Stylist: A Career Guide
Curious to learn what a food stylist does and what it might take to be one? Explore how to become a food stylist, along with some secrets of the trade.
How to Open a Coffee Shop: A Step-By-Step Guide
Wondering how to start your own coffee shop? Find out what you need to know in our step-by-step guide.
How to Become a Recipe Developer
A recipe developer career can be a great fit at all stages of a culinary career. Find out what experience and skills can help you become a recipe developer.
How to Become a Traveling Chef
Thinking about a career as a traveling chef? Discover which opportunities are out there, how to find them, and if you have what it takes.
How You Can Get a Job on a Cruise Ship
Curious about how to get a job on a cruise ship? Explore the education, training, and skills you may need to start a hospitality job on the sea!
How to Become a Food Critic: A Step-By-Step Guide
Thinking about becoming a food critic? Learn more about this exciting career, and how a culinary school degree or diploma could help you break into it.
Escoffier Student Suhalia Gant Trades Push Ups For Pastry
Escoffier graduate Suhalia Gant went from personal trainer to pastry cook. Find out how Escoffier’s online baking & pastry program helped her get there.
How to Become a Sommelier
Find out how to become a sommelier, from education to experience to licensing requirements. Plus, alternative careers if you don’t fancy fine dining.
How to Become a Food Writer
Becoming a food writer could be a rewarding career if you enjoy writing and the culinary arts! Here’s how you can take the next step.
