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PigtownDesign t1_jdtru5a wrote

Reply to comment by subtle-tea in Shady Restaurant Practices - Seeking Advice by PigtownFoo

According to my chef friends, a stage is also like a try-out in a kitchen for the executive chef to see how well you can prep and cook and see your technique.

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TheBaltimoron t1_jdyqeln wrote

Stage and working interview are pretty synonymous. Some chefs do go apprentice in other kitchens but it's never for free.

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subtle-tea t1_jdvj3l3 wrote

I would guess some kitchens in the US have come to use these terms more loosely. Traditionally the word stage comes from the French “stagaire” which means apprentice or intern. Many famous chefs got their start begging to work for free in well known kitchens to gain experience or a future position.

A trail is more of a brief working audition. The purpose is to showcase your skills and ability to perform in the kitchen where you are seeking employment.

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