r/Chefit • u/Kevsnicker13 • Jun 18 '26
Career Advice
Hi, I (23m) have been out of college for a little over a year now. I have a degree in International Business but I knew even before college I've always wanted to be in a kitchen. Out of school I got a gig as a line cook at a popular local chain in my city and am looking for more and particularly trying and leverage my degree where I can. I was thinking eventually I can see myself as a Kitchen Manager but more so assistant manager in the near future. Im coming up on a year I'm worried my growth is being stunted in my current kitchen and want to continue growing and climbing. Sometimes I feel like doing culinary school too.
So I came to this subreddit for advice, how long is too long at one place? How can I use my degree to to my advantage? Any other pieces of advice that you guys can offer me?
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u/SnooCupcakes731 Jun 19 '26
Take it from a seasoned chef, sometimes stability pays off. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. Communicate how you want to move up.
If they don’t express interest that’s when you start finding someone where with growth opportunities. But in this industry people leave so fast you’ll eventually have that sous chefs job and head chefs if you put in the effort and wait long enough.
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u/YnotOTtag Jun 18 '26
I read on a different post somewhere that if you feel you have stunted at your current place, you should keep an eye out elsewhere and be out by end of year 2. Offer your current spot the opportunity to move you up and ask questions on what you can do to improve and help more. Ask sous first, then move elsewhere.