job strategy

[andre]

Hello there!
My name is Andre and I am a professional chef. Do you have any suggestions about my job strategy? I’ve been trying to apply for a job for 2 months now without any luck. Should I try leaving resumes in restaurants?

[Tsveta]

Don’t limit your job search only with restaurants. You can try the catering industry, bakery sections in the grocery stores… You never know…
It’s a good idea to leave resumes.

[ComDriver]

Yes, it’s probably best to try a range of options, even if you may not totally like one of them. It will always add to your resumé and experience and help you get your dream job.

[Ronin]

Going into restaurants and talking to the manager is a good way to get a job.
Also approach cruise ships if you are into travelling - chefs on board cruise ships get paid VERY well.

And its a great lifestyle too :)

[Tricky]

This is the national association for chefs in Canada:
http://www.ccfcc.ca/

I think you'll find just about everything you need there in regards to qualifications etc.

[lookingforjob]

Going into restaurants and talking to the manager is a good way to get a job.
Also approach cruise ships if you are into travelling - chefs on board cruise ships get paid VERY well.

And its a great lifestyle too :)

Great ideas Ronin!

If you walk through a area of the city where there are many restaurants and pubs, you'll find out that many of them are looking for waiters and chefs.

[Ronin]

Yes that is very true. Often they don't even advertise besides putting up a small notice in the window.

You would be VERY surprised how people will react if you actually go in and talk to them, they may even create a job for you right there and then.

[trappercase]

Where are you located Andre? I manage a restaurant in New Brunswick and we're always looking for cooks. When you say "Should I try leaving resumes in restaurants?" I need to ask what have you done? I know around here restaurants rarely need to advertise for placements since mosts kitchens turnover a lot. But if you really want to get into a "Chefs" position, I would make sure you work under a chef as much as you can, not just long time line cook kitchen managers, if you know what I mean.