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Choose a template suited for chef roles — clean, professional format preferred by restaurants, hotels and catering companies.
Fill in your details
Add your experience, education, skills, and key chef qualifications. Focus on cuisine specialization, kitchen management, food safety certifications.
Download your CV
Click Download and get your CV as PDF. Ready to send to employers.
Tips
- Tailor your CV for each application — highlight the skills most relevant to the specific job
- Quantify achievements: "Increased sales by 30%" beats "improved sales"
- Keep to 1-2 pages — 1 page for freshers, 2 pages maximum for experienced professionals
- Use a clean, readable font — Arial, Calibri or Helvetica at 10-11pt
FAQs
What format should a chef CV be in?
Always send as PDF — it looks the same on all devices and can't be edited accidentally.
Should I include a photo?
It depends on the country. In the UK/US, photos are generally not included. In India and Europe, a professional headshot is often expected.
How long should my CV be?
1 page for less than 3 years experience. 2 pages for 3+ years. Never exceed 2 pages.
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