Becoming A Chef: Specialty Chefs and Their Responsibilities

by Mike Churchill, ? 2006, All Rights Reserved
When most people talk about becoming a chef, it is assumed their goal is to attain the title of Executive Chef. However, there are many specialty chef positions available to those who have the proper culinary arts training.
If you dream of becoming a professional chef, take a few moments to look over the list below. While small restaurants might not offer all the positions listed, you'll likely find them in many larger restaurants in popular cities such as San Francisco or Miami. Culinary school instructors advise building your skills in the various specialties in order to move up in position and responsibility.
Line/Station Chef - An entry-level position for those just out of cooking school, a Line or S View the rest of this article