is it better to work as a cook/chef in a resteraunt or in a hotel?
Asked by lebron j
ive been in culinary school for the past year now with no experience. I know i need expereince but i dont know where to start working. Ive heard chefs say that working in a resteraunt is quite stressfu and has long hours but what about hotels? chefs only talk about resteraunts but never about working in hotels? are they better than resteraunts and are they less stressful?

Best Answer:
Colleges are best since the meals are scheduled and they give good pay and benefits. Hotels next then restaurants. I've been cooking for 20 years and if I was in a college I could of retired by now.

The important note to remember... who is the master chef... U need to learn fm a famous chef no matter where to start your career. Stress is normal .. u hv different level of stress and got to manage it well. Sucess dont come easy. Stress create strength and determination to exel. All the best to u... from : Mr Singapore Chef ^^
Answered by Amore~

It depends on what your goals and desires are in relation to cooking. Hotels tend to have a set menu and be more about cooking on a larger scale with less of a focus on creativity and variety (not all of course). If you have an interest toward a particular type of cuisine then it would be best to work in a restaurant with a focus on that area. Cooking is great because you can always learn more. Whether you work in a hotel or restaurant setting, being in a kitchen is by nature hard work and usually pretty long hours. Again, evaluating your goals and needs will help you to decide what type of a kitchen is best for you. Good luck!
Answered by katwoman