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There are many ways to market your restaurant and you’ll want to create a strategy that works for you. Luckily, we’ll take you through just how to get started and everything in between!...

Check out our latest blog post uncovering the top 15 questions you may be asked in your interview, to prep yourself in the best way possible....

The only garment in your work-drobe that gets better with wear. It’s a known fact denim fades with time, gaining more character the more kitchen time it endures. Find out exactly how to care for your denim the right way by heading to the blog!...

Do you have what it takes to master the art of pastry making? Read on to find out what exactly a pastry chef does, and how to become one....

What is a typical chef salary in Australia? ...

With a superior fit that flatters your figure and a comfortable waistband that moves with you, these exceptional pants work and look as great as they feel....

This blog post explores the main points to consider in expertly layered menu design to spark interest among your restaurant clientele - pay close attention!...

Starting a new business (like your own café) is a lifelong goal for many of us. We’ve prepared the Ultimate 15 step guide (that you can apply to almost any new business) to help you follow your café dream....

One of the most often-overlooked skills of a talented chef is knowing how to run a kitchen line. The success or failure of a restaurant depends heavily on this and can impact both front and back of house immensely....

Here's a simple 3 step care guide on how to clean white chef jackets, and extend their lifespan....

The White Jacket Effect has created online courses to provide the hospitality industry with support during COVID-19. Learn more about it, here. ...

The responsibilities of a head chef are more widespread than you might imagine. Learn what it takes, here....

What makes someone a "chef"? While it's a matter of opinion, this is where the difference between cook vs chef breaks down. ...

If you're wondering how to become a chef, this advice will you help you achieve your dream....

Sous chef is the second in command when it comes to kitchen brigade, so doing the job right is key. Here are a few tips highlighting how to be a good sous chef....

Our top social media tips for restaurants to help you stay relevant online. ...

Unsure of how to price your coffee? You're not alone. So many factors make more complicated than you might expect, but these tips will help you out. ...

Opening a cafe is an exciting process, but knowing what to name it can be tough. Read our tips on how to name a cafe, here....

These new restaurant concepts are quickly gaining popularity in the industry. Read about the trends are beginning to take over, here....

It's no secret that Australians love their coffee. Knowing what people want will help you stay ahead of the competition. To help you run the best cafe you can, we've compiled a roundup of the most popular coffee orders. ...

Businesses around the world are incorporating technology into their workplaces, and restaurants are no exception. These restaurant industry technology trends will undoubtedly change and shape the way venues operate....

New to working in the kitchen? Here are a few tips for new chefs to navigate the role. Follow this advice to be a great chef in no time at all. ...

When operating a cafe, it's important to make sure you're serving what your guests want. Here, we've compiled a list of the most popular cafe foods, so you can make sure you're offering the types of things that people want to find. ...

Opening your own cafe is hard work. Here's a list of five successful cafe tips so you can start off strong. ...

What are the different types of coffee beans? Knowing the facts will help you curate the perfect selection for your cafe....

Nobody said that opening a cafe would be easy, and often, the things you need the most help with are the things that are the most overlooked. What about the more seemingly simple aspects? Here is some advice about how to design a cafe....

Keep these hidden operating expenses of a coffee shop in mind when opening, to ensure you keep your business running for many years to come. ...

That is what I experienced in that moment...alchemy. A dented old pot of cheap, unpleasant tasting ingredients combined in a proper way, for a proper amount of time, touched by fire and transformed by a wave of my father's hand into something...magical....

"Comfort in the kitchen needs to feel like when I’m out in the ocean, that feeling of being free" Avid surfer, Ian Oakes (Head Chef / Owner at Drake Eatery, Bondi Beach), reveals what comfort in the kitchen means to him....

At the time of Springfield’s conception in 2015, chef jackets with zippers were non-existent in the kitchen. But the Chef Works product development team, working closely with industry influencers, felt the tides would be shifting....

We chat with Juliana Frances, bestselling author of Chefs Stories Unmasked, a powerful collection of inspirational accounts and stories from Australia's culinary elite, sharing their personal and professional lives and experiences....

We talk with Amber Kaba, founder of The White Jacket Effect and a chef of 20 years’ experience, who has made it a personal mission to get issues such as stress, anxiety, drug abuse and alcoholism in the hospitality industry out into open communication....

There are still certain rules that a chef will live by. These commandments apply beyond the kitchen as well, helping to maintain the edge and balance that a professional chef needs to juggle their multiple tasks....

Gault&Millau's Young Talent of The Year, Felix Kleemann, only 24-years-of-age, talks to us about his experience coming up through award-winning restaurants....

A trendy new Sri Lankan restaurant opened on Enmore Road, in the very heart of one of Sydney's busiest bar and eatery suburbs, Newtown. Though the busy street is already packed-full of eateries, Colombo Social is unique....

This summers most innovative apron is here. There's nothing else like it, and it is already a fan favourite. "It's the toolbelt for hospitality professionals". Small and versatile, the Indy is the ultimate style accessory!...

At Chef Works, we take tremendous pride in our fashion-forward culinary and hospitality apparel. And for us, function is just as important as fashion. With over 2.5 million combinations, we're certain we have a perfect match for you...

What we do [at Nour] is take middle eastern cuisine in a way that has been approached before, but we look at it with fresh eyes. We don’t cook just for the sake of cooking, we cook for ourselves...

The quality of our fabrics and superiority of our product research created the foundations on which we grew to become the leading manufacturer of hospitality uniforms. Here’s a run down of our top selling jackets according to the fabric that makes them....

Named after Australia’s Byron Bay, famous for its creativity and simplicity, the Byron Apron Collection provides optimum space for personal branding, allowing people to get creative....

Founding partner of Straight To The Source, Chef and Food Consultant, Tawnya Bahr, talks about her approach to innovating with local produce....

A uniform is no longer just an outfit for your team; with extensive style choices, it can now be a powerful extension of your brand identity. In this article, we will be discussing use of colour to match your theme, brand and venue's atmosphere....

Before Chef Works, there was fabric… The brand you know has a story you may not. Over 60 years ago, Chef Works was founded from a family fabric business...

Our ethos with the food is simple; If it doesn’t come from the Eyre Peninsula, then it doesn’t go on a plate. The ultimate “Fresh & Local” concept in full effect....

They say follow your dreams, take the first step and the rest is pure chance – Chef Morgan Clementson takes us through her international baking journey....

Chef Mel Alafaci talks to us about her culinary style and her fresh approach to teaching her skills. Chef Mel’s cooking school, Vanilla Zulu, makes the culinary journey fun, by offering classes that are far from daunting, but rather entertaining...

It can be daunting to change occupation and follow your dreams. It is often a big step to turn your hobby into your ideal career, but with dedication and hard work, Chef Kay-Lene Tan turned her dream into a reality....

We talk to Chef Adrian. Founder, Director and Head Patissiere at The Pastry Emporium about his experience as a business owner, his inspiration, and the desire to share his passion. ...

This year, we’ve unveiled new styles like the Berkeley and Uptown Aprons, who’s cross back straps alleviate and redistribute weight from the neck, taking much-needed pressure off chefs and servers during an already stressful shift....

Not all aprons are created equal. Depending on what you’re up against, we’ve got an apron for that. we’re breaking down our fits to help you choose the right apron, every time. We’re breaking down our fits to help you choose the right apron, every time....

Chef Massimo Mele is one of Australia’s most widely recognised Chefs. Massimo discusses his how passion for sharing fresh quality food has been the key to his success....

Over the past decade, the restaurant industry has changed dramatically. See a list of the most notable changes, here....

Most professional chefs don’t wear their whites out of the restaurant, so here’s a quick primer on how you can spot one of these elusive creatures, off-duty....

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Welcome to the Chef Works Blog! You can read up on the latest news from Chef Works, interviews with some of our favourite chefs and other interesting and relevant content to the hospitality industry....

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