Before you guide a restaurant to Michelin Star status, you should learn how these top kitchens operate. By obtaining employment in an award- winning restaurant, you’ll be pushed to refine your skills and develop your identity in the kitchen. Not only will working in a top restaurant give you exposure to top cuisine, but it might also provide you with access to valuable mentors. 6. Work Your Way Up In the Kitchen At this point in your journey, you have the education and experience you need to succeed. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop working.
At this point in your journey, you have the education and experience you need to succeed. But that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop working. If you aim to be an executive chef, you may need to become a commanding and creative leader as well as a talented cook. So always be on the lookout for opportunities to learn from others, push the boundaries, and step into leadership roles. Once you become an executive chef in a city that’s visited by Michelin Guide inspectors, all that’s left to do is keep working. With a solid foundation and lots of perseverance, you’re well situated to lead your restaurant to that coveted Michelin Star.
CRITERIA EVALUATED BY MICHELIN INSPECTORS
Quality of products / Mastery of flavor and cooking techniques The personality of the chef represented in the dining experience / Harmony of the flavors Consistency between inspectors’ visits
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