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Chef CV Template

Chef CVs follow precise codes: type of cuisine (fine dining, traditional, brasserie, mass catering), level of establishment (Michelin-starred, independent, hotel brigade, institutional), and position held (commis, chef de partie, sous-chef, head chef). Citing chefs you've worked under is a strong signal in the profession. On the ATS side, listing HACCP standards, food-safety certifications (PMS), and diplomas (CAP, BEP, BAC PRO culinary) improves matching. For mass catering, daily cover count and special-diet experience (gluten-free, halal, allergens) carry particular weight. For fine dining, regularly handled products and mastered techniques (sous-vide, smoking, fermentation) differentiate.

Monthly gross salary — France 2026

Junior

€1,900

Median

€2,500

Senior

€3,800

Source: INSEE / Apec / France Travail aggregate. Regional spread can reach ±20%.

Skills expected for a chef

HACCPFine diningSous-vide cookingPastryBrigade leadershipFood costCAP cuisineProfessional English

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  • Chef de partie (fish station) in a 9-person brigade (1 Michelin star), 60 covers nightly, plating à la commande
  • Co-built the summer 2025 menu with the head chef: 4 starters, 4 mains, 3 desserts — food cost held under 28%
  • Mentored a culinary apprentice (CAP) over 24 months, exam passed with distinction
  • Strict HACCP enforcement, tablet-based product traceability, departmental hygiene audit scored 5/5

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