CHEF UNIFORM FEATURES

What We Learned
For many years, professional chefs have worn the most iconic and distinguishable uniforms recognized in society. Tall white hats and crisp double-breasted coats have become a staple in the restaurant business; the uniform a chef wears often symbolizes elegance, professionalism, cleanliness, and simply, really good food. It’s no wonder that more restaurants have some style of unified chef attire to help promote the overall vision of their business. What we’ve learned from our relationship with ChefWorks and providing local businesses with hospitality uniform rentals, is that a chef uniform serves much more than fashion purposes. These uniforms have been designed out of necessity. Specific features of the chef uniform have been methodically developed to protect and provide convenience to the chef in a fast-paced and potentially dangerous kitchen environment.

Bright, Bright White
While some restaurants allow their kitchen staff to wear more unique uniforms, a simple white coat is the most common. This is the case for two reasons: first, white is a reflective color. Rather than absorbing the heat from a propane stove, white will actually repel it. Second, there is a better chance of removing tough stains if the chef jacket is able to be bleached. In addition to stain removers, using bleach on a chef jacket can make it look good as new.

Layered Cotton
Quality chef jackets are made with two layers of cotton and are often fire resistant. The durability of the fabric protects chef’s from wild flames, sharp objects, and oil splatter. Furthermore, chefs are trained to quickly remove their jackets in the case of a hot oil spill because the jacket’s material absorbs hot liquid instead of allowing it to pass through to the skin.

Double-Breasted Jacket
This feature is particularly helpful for the rare times that a chef is able to step out from the kitchen. The double-breasted front of a chef coat is also lined with symmetrical buttons. This allows the chef to reverse the outer-most layer and therefore hide stains that are picked-up behind kitchen doors.

Checkered Camouflage
A traditional chef jacket is often paired with chef pants made of loose black or black-and-white checkered fabric. The checkered fabric camouflages stains perfectly. Unlike the double-breasted jacket, pants can not be conveniently reversed!

Toque Blanche (white hat)
Not only does a hat keep sweat and hair out of the food, it also functions as a sophisticated ventilation system. The height of the white hat allows for heat ventilation and air circulation, keeping the chef’s head cool (in temperature and stress!)

How a Chef Uniform Impacts Sales
All physical features aside, chef uniforms can also positively impact sales. A sharp and clean culinary uniform signifies that the professional takes their job seriously, cares about the work they do, and demands respect. A chef’s appearance reflects pride in their career, making them more productive and creating positive returns for your restaurant.

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