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5 Things You NEED to Know Before Your Chef Interview (Don't Embarrass Yourself!)


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πŸ”₯ GAME-CHANGING Interview Advice! Chef Antonio Caruana drops TRUTH BOMBS about what it REALLY takes to get hired in a professional kitchen!

5 ESSENTIAL Tips:
βœ… #1: DON'T BE LATE - "On time is late, 5 minutes early is on time!"
βœ… #2: DRESS FOR THE ROLE - Show up looking like the chef you want to be
βœ… #3: BRING YOUR KNIFE ROLL - Be ready to start RIGHT NOW
βœ… #4: KNOW YOUR WORTH - Research salary ranges and have a number ready
βœ… #5: DO YOUR RESEARCH - Know the restaurant, chef, and style of food

BRUTAL TRUTHS:
πŸ”ͺ Why showing up without your tools is an instant NO
πŸ’° How to negotiate salary without looking like a fool
πŸ“± Why your social media WILL be stalked (clean it up!)
🚫 What NOT to say about previous employers
⚑ The magic words: "I can start right now"

From someone who's hired HUNDREDS of kitchen staff - this isn't theory, this is REAL advice from the trenches!

Whether you're fresh out of culinary school or a seasoned cook looking to level up, these tips will give you the edge you need to land that dream kitchen position.

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Burnt Hands PerspectiveBy Antonio Caruana and Kristen Crowley