change of career

[bazza26]

I am currently working as a chef Manager and have 16 years expierience in catering. I was thinking of maybe doing consultancy work but am not sure how to go about it. Or maybe a total career change in career but did not know what i could do with my experience. Any suggestions are welcome

[grasscarp]

Are you happy in your job. Is there something that you would like to do in a totally different field? If there is, then perhaps you could start to do some studying while still being employed in your current job. It depends on what are your interests. I had a a hobby that went a bit over the top and ended up being a wonderful sideline. Only wish I had gone down that road when a bit younger.

[Buenchico]

Most pub management companies would probably welcome someone with your experience.

Chris

[bazza26]

I enjoy cooking still but the money isnt great and the chance of progression within the company has ground to a halt. I would love to be an advisor to restaurants and pubs on menus and planning how to get a better g.p etc

[bazza26]

Also just to be more difficult i dont really have time and money to study

[Maydup]

I'd advise against pub management or pub consultancy as they are closing down at a rate of 52 a week.

If its stable, stick with your job in this climate and explain to your employer that you'd like a bit of a challenge. Never know they might have somethng you could manage for them or a project coming up and not realise you're looking for more responsibility. In the meantime get in touch with the local training college and see if you can be a visiting tutor. Maybe this will lead to some teaching or consultancy etc. Be careful to remember how you'd feel if an outsider was brought in to advise you on gp etc. and make sure you deliver any support in a positive manner if you do get into that side of things.

good luck in whatever you do