Understand what it takes to be a chef by reading the comprehensive information in "So You Want to Be a Chef?: Your Guide to Culinary Careers, 2nd Edition." Revised and updated to include a new chapter on Research and Development chefs and expanded coverage of on-site foodservice areas, this guide presents a real-world look at culinary careers. The authors vividly describe the feel, the reality, the hours, the physical demands, the tradeoffs, and the benefits of working in various culinary settings, while interviews with a range of industry leaders offer helpful advice and inspiring vignettes.