Hospitality World

TYPES OF KNIVES Chef's Knife -  a large, general-purpose kitchen knife usually 8 to 10 inches long that has a blade curving upward along its length and ending in a narrow point Utility Knife-  a cutting tool having a sharp replaceable blade that can be retracted into a usually metal handle. Paring Knife- a small short-bladed knife (as for paring fruit). Bird's Beak Paring Knife- Great for garnishes or tasks where precision is key. Also ideal for peeling round fruits and vegetables, allowing more of the blade to come into contact with the surface of the food. Boning Knife- a short knife with narrow blade and sharp point for boning meat. Bread Knife/Slicer- a knife designed or suitable for slicing bread, as one having a wavy or saw-toothed blade. Butcher Knife- a heavy-duty knife usually 6 to 8 inches long having a broad rigid blade that curves slightly at the tip. Carving Knife-   a sharp knife th...

Types Of Chefs Executive Chef (Chef de Cuisine) The executive chef is the boss of the kitchen. There is usually only one per restaurant (or chain), so the competition to get to the top of the field is fierce, and it can take years of formal training at a  culinary school  as well as decades of experience to land the job of your dream. As executive chef, you rarely worry about the details of food preparation, instead acting as the overseer, keeping the kitchen running smoothly and planning the menu with new dishes that you devise. Sous Chef The sous chef is the right hand of the executive chef, and there can be more than one. These professionals do a lot more of the micromanaging in the kitchen, seeing to the details of each dish and working in the trenches to make sure everything is properly prepared. Pastry Chef (Patissier) In most cases, becoming a patissier requires a different type of culinary training, usually at a baking school or in a baking program r...

WHAT EXACTLY IS THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY? The  hospitality industry  is much broader than most other industries. The majority of business niches are composed of only a handful of different businesses, but this industry applies to nearly any company that is focused on customer satisfaction and meeting leisurely needs rather than basic ones. While this industry is very broad, there are some defining aspects that are important to understand. DEFINING ASPECTS One of the most defining aspects of this industry is that it focuses on customer satisfaction. While this is true of nearly every business, this industry relies entirely on customers’ being happy. This is because these businesses are based on providing luxury services. Very few hospitality businesses provide a basic service that people need, like food or clothing. Some of these businesses partially belong to the hospitality industry. For example, a fast food restaurant would be considered convenient. ...