The role of an executive chef

What is the role of the executive chef? Click here to learn more about what it takes to be a great head chef, job responsibilities, leadership styles and more!

Beginner

2m 52sKitchen leadership for executive chefs

Instructor

Glenn Flood

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Lesson details

The executive chef is the leader of a professional kitchen. Also known as a head chef or chef de cuisine, this person is in charge of all back of house activities, from menu planning and ordering, to rostering and mentoring of kitchen staff.

As an executive chef, cooking is the easiest job you will have. While your culinary skills have helped you work your way up the kitchen hierarchy, this new role asks that you become business savvy while serving as an important role model for your staff.

Culinary leadership expert Glenn Flood coaches over 1100 chefs who serve over 18 million customers a year. With a passion for watching others excel, Glenn shares his industry insight to help you forge your own path into a leadership role.

What you'll learn in The role of an executive chef lesson

What it takes to be a great head chef
The job requirements and key responsibilities of executive chefs
Different leadership styles of executive chefs

Instructor

Glenn FloodCulinary leadership expert

Glenn Flood is a chef with over 20 years of diverse industry experience. He has worked across the globe honing his craft, ranging from the ski fields of Canada to five-star hotels, corporate boardrooms and a la carte dining, and Michelin-starred...

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