Career Questions tagged Chefs Sous Chefs Executive Chef Research Chef

What are some important things i should know about being a chef?
essential tools of the trade? advice for how to handle the job? anything important to keep in mind

how difficult would you say it is for recent graduates to obtain a job as a chef?
how difficult would you say it is for recent graduates to obtain a job as a chef?

I'm interested in working in Culinary arts here are some things I was wondering about the industry
What are the best and worst things about being in the cooking industry?
Why should I join this industry?
What are the benefits of being a cook/chef in a restaurant?

How much time did it take to get where you wanted to be?
I'm asking this question about culinary arts because I want to know if it's worth it.

Chef and or Cooks Schedule
Those who are Chef's, how is your schedule? How flexible can you with the off time given? Do you get payed time off?