Chef CV example: bullet points, skills and summary
A chef CV (or chef resume) should tell a head chef three things quickly: the kitchens you have worked in, the stations and covers you can handle, and that you keep standards — food safety, consistency, cost control — under pressure.
Example achievement bullet points
Numbers are illustrative – use your own. Each bullet: action verb + scope + result.
- Ran the grill section as chef de partie in a 120-cover restaurant, serving up to 250 covers on Saturdays.
- Helped develop 3 seasonal menus with the head chef, costing dishes to hit the target gross profit.
- Reduced food waste on my section by improving prep planning and stock rotation.
- Maintained a 5-star food hygiene rating during two inspections by keeping HACCP records up to date.
- Trained 4 commis chefs on knife skills, mise en place and plating standards.
- Placed daily orders with 6 suppliers and checked deliveries for quality and temperature.
- Covered the sous chef role on days off, running the pass during service.
Skills recruiters look for
- Food preparation and cooking techniques
- Section/station management
- Menu development
- Food costing and GP
- HACCP and food safety
- Stock control and ordering
- Allergen management
- Knife skills
- Working under pressure
- Training junior chefs
- Cleanliness and organisation
- Teamwork
Sample CV summary
Chef de partie with 6 years of experience in busy à la carte kitchens, comfortable running grill and sauce sections at 250 covers. I keep my section clean, costed and consistent, and enjoy developing seasonal dishes. Looking for a junior sous chef role.
Tips for this CV
Show kitchen size and style
Covers per service, cuisine type and the level of the restaurant (casual, fine dining, hotel, contract catering) tell a head chef if you can handle their pace.
Include food safety certificates
Food hygiene level, allergen training and any culinary qualifications belong in a certificates line.
Mention cost and waste control
Chefs who understand margins are valued. One bullet on costing, ordering or waste reduction makes a difference.
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FAQ
What should a chef CV include?
Kitchens and positions held, stations and cuisine, covers, food safety certificates, menu development and any leadership. Keep it to one or two pages.
Do chefs need a photo on their resume?
Not in the UK or US. Photos of your dishes belong in a portfolio or Instagram link instead. In RezuYes the CV photo is optional.
How do I write a commis chef CV with no experience?
List culinary school, work placements, any kitchen or hospitality job and your food safety training. Show enthusiasm and reliability.