Do You Like Cooking And Have You Ever Dreamed Of Becoming A Chef?

A career as a chef is no longer a career in the periphery. Once considered as a career of students who are unable to compete in the conventional education system and often considered as the bottom rung of their classes both at the undergraduate level and the post-graduate level, it has come a long way. Salaries have mushroomed in this field and are now considered amongst the most remunerative professions unlike in the past. 

The transformation occurred due to the entry of local and global hospitality giants such as Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, Accor, InterContinental in the Indian hospitality market since the economic liberalization in the 1990s. These global hospitality giants pay fantastic remunerations along with a host of other benefits such as accommodation and recreational activities like parties, ballroom respectively. Unlike other industries and professions, the requirements for entry in this avenue are quite simple and can be easily acquired by a common individual. Now let us investigate the simple reasons as to why you must seriously think of taking up cooking and chef as a career.

Career options are immense

If you are passionate about food and enjoy cooking then you should go in for cooking as a career. There are loads of roles which you can take up such as Demi Chef, Commis Chef, Sous Chef, Chef Partie respectively. Usually, in restaurants and hotels, the highest designation is that of Executive Chef. Another advantage of becoming a chef is that you have loads of options for working such as hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, and corporate events.

• Your career gains a global perspective

Since nearly every major hospitality brand is present in India, your career gets a global perspective, unlike in the past. Forget about big hotels wealthy and brand savvy Indians are demanding exquisite and tasty pallets for suiting their tastes. So there is a huge requirement for trained chefs for preparing such exquisite meals like Continental, European, or even luxurious dishes such as Caviar respectively. Another booming field is that of confectioneries and desserts and cakes and bakery items.  

• Flexible working hours

Another big reason why students and young professionals are jumping on the bandwagon is that of the advantage of flexible working hours. The hotel and restaurant industry is perhaps the only area where the staff gets varied working hours. For example, all offices are closed on Sundays whereas hotels and restaurants operate in full flow on the weekends. Consequently, they are liable to take leave on a particular weekday such as Monday or Tuesday.

• Cooking is a very creative field

Contrary to popular perceptions cooking is a very creative profession. If you have a knack for innovation and experimentation then you must opt for cooking as a creative profession. You will get the opportunity to make new dishes and create new menus and also special dishes for adapting to newer tastes.

• Excellent opportunities for self-employment

One big advantage of why cooking and the profession of a chef is gaining widespread popularity is that there are lots of avenues for self-employment. If you wish to start your own business or even establish your eatery or restaurant then you must go in for cooking or the profession of a chef. 

• Booming industry and field of expertise

Job security is very high in this field since the population of India is expected to grow at least for two decades before bottoming out. Coupled with a booming economy there has been never a better time to open your start-up and eating establishment.