The skills we stopped teaching

The skills we stopped teaching

There’s a conversation happening in kitchens across Australia right now. It’s about labour shortages and how hard it is to find good people. But here’s the question nobody seems to be asking: what if we’re short on the skills that actually matter?

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Leadership in the kitchen isn’t a personality trait – it’s a skill

Leadership in the kitchen isn’t a personality trait – it’s a skill

For decades kitchens have relied on an unspoken assumption that strong technical ability naturally leads to strong leadership. If you could cook under pressure, run a section and deliver during service, leadership would somehow follow. We now know that assumption is wrong.

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Celebrating talent and building momentum

Celebrating talent and building momentum

The Australian Culinary Federation is seeing strong momentum across the country—with events, competitions and programs rolling out in every region. From celebrating local talent on the global stage to championing sustainability and wellbeing in kitchens, our community continues to take the lead.

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Reflecting on success and looking ahead

Reflecting on success and looking ahead

As we embrace the midyear period I am delighted to share the latest updates and activities from the Australian Culinary Federation. Our community has been buzzing with energy and enthusiasm, particularly our young chefs who have been participating in numerous industry events. It is truly encouraging to see our members empowering the next generation of culinary talent across Australia.

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Celebrating culinary excellence: highlights from our National Culinary Teams

Celebrating culinary excellence: highlights from our National Culinary Teams

Our National Culinary Teams recently competed at the Culinary Olympics in Germany, with a bronze and a silver medal for both the junior and senior teams. Their success is a testament to their skill, dedication and resilience, and the industry’s support has been their inspiration — thank you to each and all. This achievement not only places Australia on the global culinary map but also serves as a beacon, inspiring over 100,000 culinary professionals across the nation.


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Embracing the Future of Culinary Excellence

Embracing the Future of Culinary Excellence

As we embrace the midyear period I am delighted to share the latest updates and activities from the Australian Culinary Federation. Our community has been buzzing with energy and enthusiasm, particularly our young chefs who have been participating in numerous industry events. It is truly encouraging to see our members empowering the next generation of culinary talent across Australia.

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