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Have your sights set on becoming an executive chef? Begin to understand executive chef job responsibilities, challenges, and strategies for reaching the pinnacle of the culinary hierarchy.
Escoffier Appoints Certified Master Pastry Chef® Frank Vollkommer As Director Of Culinary Industry Development
One of Only 11 Certified Master Pastry Chefs in the Country, Vollkommer Joins Escoffier to Develop Industry Relationships and Non-Degree...
The 4 Myths of Cooking That All Chefs Must Address
Taking place behind closed doors, the world of the professional chef is a mystery to many. Here are 4 common cooking myths, and the true story of each.
4 Non-Cooking Skills That All Chefs Need
Turns out cooking is only part of what a chef does! Here are four important non-cooking skills that chefs need to keep their kitchens running successfully.
3 Tips for Properly Managing Food Costs
Proper food cost management is the difference between a restaurant that struggles and one that thrives. Learn three tips to help protect your bottom line!
Managing Your Career During COVID-19
Yesterday we were honored to have Culinary Agents founder and CEO, Alice Cheng join us for a virtual event hosted...
Escoffier Graduate Quyen Trinh Elevates the Vietnamese Dining Experience by opening Anise Modern Vietnamese Eatery
Quyen Trinh is a graduate of the Escoffier Diploma in Culinary Arts program at the Boulder Campus and owner of...
The Certified Master Chef; Ron DeSantis – Passion for the Craft
According to Chef Ron DeSantis, CMC, the key to successful ‘cheffing’ is to never stop learning. His sentiments echoed during...
Escoffier’s Pandemonium Pizza Party with Chef Ben Robinson
Wow! What a fun demonstration by Chef Ben Robinson yesterday. We had approximately 500 viewers for Chef Ben’s Pandemonium Pizza...
Making the Most of Thanksgiving as a Working Chef
Chefs have a lot on their plates during major holidays, especially when they have to manage personal and professional responsibilities. Learn how to manage them effectively.
Looking at the Projected Job Outlook for Chefs
Culinary students and professional chefs alike should welcome the good news about projected employment growth throughout the culinary world.
Chef Shoes: How Do You Support Yourself Safely While on the Job?
Chef shoes may seem an afterthought at first, but the right pair is a lifesaver in a busy kitchen environment.
Tapping into staff experience to create delicious new dishes
Collaboration in the kitchen is a vital consideration for all chefs, whether they're right out of culinary school or have many years of experience.
4 Underrated Kitchen Tools
Every chef has a preferred kitchen device, and many times chefs favor the most versatile options.
Every Role in a Professional Kitchen is a Key Ingredient
Here are some of the indispensable jobs that professionals perform behind the scenes every day at restaurants, catering companies and institutional dining facilities.
Understanding The Unique Qualities of The Expediter Role
The expediter role isn't close to being the most well-known role in a kitchen, but it's the most critical in terms of keeping the entire kitchen operation running.
The rise of Chef-Influencers: It’s more than just cooking skills
Chef influencers are a unique breed.
What is “cowboy cooking” and what can chefs learn from it
When cowboys were hungry, they either needed to prepare dinner themselves or look around for the nearest chuck wagon. Here's what professional chefs can learn from life on the range.
Essential Tips To Improve Your Cooking Skills
These are some simple techniques and tactics you can adopt that can take your cooking skills to the next level.
How To Store Your Dairy Products
Here's what you should know about properly storing your food, so all of your culinary creations turn out delicious - and safe.
Culinary Secrets From The Top Chefs
There’s an expression I love: “choreographed chaos.” What it means: An efficient kitchen staff operates quickly, . quietly, and keeps...
Changing Up The Menu
Restaurants take different approaches to menu-building and some changes are more successful than others.
