Caterer has launched its head chef survey of 2013. Caterer has launched its head chef survey of 2013.

Caterer Middle East has launched the Head Chef Survey 2013; a yearly comprehensive study aimed solely at top culinary professionals across the Middle East.

This is the fourth time Caterer is running the study, which is designed to give chefs in the region a voice and to aid outlets and companies in assessing market trends, industry progress, potential future challenges and chefs’ overall views of operations in the region.

Last year’s survey unveiled some really interesting trends,” said Caterer editor Hannah Abdulla.75% of chefs thought more national-born staff needed to be recruited into the industry and food cost, which was a major concern in 2011, dropped down to third place last year. Quality ingredients were highlighted as the most important element to the success of an F&B operation followed by good customer service.

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“I’d be interested to see how those compare this year,” she added.

All answers are completely confidential and none of the information provided will be divulged elsewhere.

Click here to access the Head Chef Survey 2013.