Chef CV example
A complete, ATS-friendly Chef CV you can use as a model: a ready-made professional summary, the skills employers search for, and achievement bullets written with strong action verbs.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Chef with 5 years of experience in menu planning, kitchen management and food cost control, committed to quality and HACCP standards.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Prepared 5+ covers per day while maintaining consistent quality.
- Created new menu items that raised sales by 20%.
- Reduced food cost by 15% through portion control and smart purchasing.
- Trained kitchen staff on recipes and HACCP standards.
- Passed all health inspections with excellent ratings.
SKILLS
Menu Planning · Food Preparation · Food Safety (HACCP) · Kitchen Management · Cost Control · Inventory · Team Training · Plating · International Cuisine · Hygiene Standards
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree – relevant field
Numbers in the sample are illustrative. Replace them with your real results.
Professional summary example
Key skills for a Chef
Experience bullet examples
- Prepared [X]+ covers per day while maintaining consistent quality.
- Created new menu items that raised sales by [X]%.
- Reduced food cost by [X]% through portion control and smart purchasing.
- Trained kitchen staff on recipes and HACCP standards.
- Passed all health inspections with excellent ratings.
Replace [X] with your real numbers.
How to write a strong Chef CV
- Put "Chef" (or the exact title from the job ad) under your name — ATS systems match titles first.
- Start every bullet with a strong verb and add a number: volume, %, money or time saved.
- Mirror the ad's keywords in your skills and summary — e.g. Menu Planning, Food Preparation, Food Safety (HACCP) — but only skills you really have.
- Keep it to one page under 3 years of experience, two pages at most otherwise.
- Use a single-column template with standard headings for online applications.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Chef CV be?
One page if you have under 3 years of experience; up to two pages for experienced Chefs. Focus on the last 10 years.
What skills should I put on a Chef CV?
Lead with the skills in the job ad. Common ones include Menu Planning, Food Preparation, Food Safety (HACCP), Kitchen Management, Cost Control, Inventory.
Should a Chef CV include a photo?
It depends on the country: common in the Gulf and parts of Europe, but not expected in the US, UK or Canada, where it's safer to leave it out.