27 top UK female chefs – in association with Champagne Ayala, by Square Meal

Like a person’s race or religion, a chef’s gender shouldn’t even feature as a descriptor, but sadly there are still far more male than female chefs in kitchens across the UK today and still fewer who are at the helm. Data from the Office for National Statistics show that in 2017 only 17% of chef … Continue reading 27 top UK female chefs – in association with Champagne Ayala, by Square Meal

Eat My Words – Interview with the Talented Chef Ian Simpson

Mise en Place has worked with the talented Chef Ian Simpson for many years, with the most recent placement at stunning boutique Hotel La Villa in Italy. After 4 years as head chef at La Villa,  Ian has now opened his own restaurant Osteria Odette in the stunning region of  Piemonte North-West Italy to great reviews. Here, we talk to Ian … Continue reading Eat My Words – Interview with the Talented Chef Ian Simpson

Top 5 Interview Tips by our Founder Jacqui Sterry

Research the industry and company. An interviewer may ask how you view the company’s position in the industry, who in the industry has a similar offering and what its competitive advantages are. Line up your questions for the interviewer. Come to the interview with some intelligent questions for the interviewer that demonstrate your knowledge of … Continue reading Top 5 Interview Tips by our Founder Jacqui Sterry

Top Tips and Advice on how to make your CV stand out to employers

Flexibility, adaptability and innovation are key as the hospitality market moves forward. I often come across overcomplicated CVs, which often don’t even make it to the selection stage. Employers are inundated with applications and CVs for each role so although it sounds obvious, the key is to make your CV easy to read and for … Continue reading Top Tips and Advice on how to make your CV stand out to employers

5 Top Tips when Cooking for a Vegan Friend by Award-Winning Restaurateur Louise Palmer-Masterton

I founded my restaurant Stem + Glory back in 2016 out of my passion to create clean, healthy and delicious plant-based food and I haven’t looked back. It has taken me over 35 years of experimenting with plant-based foods and I am so proud to be a part of the vegan movement. I want to … Continue reading 5 Top Tips when Cooking for a Vegan Friend by Award-Winning Restaurateur Louise Palmer-Masterton

Relocate to Singapore

Looking for a change? We’ve got a fantastic opportunity to relocate to Singapore. We’re on the hunt for a Head Chef for an international career opportunity within a highly reputable international restaurant operator. One of the brands within the group is currently reinventing itself as a premium Italian pizza brand. If you are looking for a new … Continue reading Relocate to Singapore