A Christmas Message from AITC Santa
TCHEF
18 December 2025
Merry Christmas to all our incredible chefs, culinary leaders, hospitality professionals, students, mentors, and to every passionate individual who proudly
A Year of Growth, Advocacy, and Heart: Technical Chef Australia’s 2025 Journey
TCHEF
26 November 2025
As we reflect on 2025, we’re filled with pride and gratitude for what we’ve accomplished together. This year has been
Jeffrey Gear Leads the Australian Institute of Technical Chefs Into an Era of Excellence
Sarah Maric
1 October 2025
The Australian Institute of Technical Chefs is proud to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Gear as our new President
Chiki Chan: A Culinary Fantasy in the heart of Mordialloc
Johnny Jong
4 August 2025
Back in September 2024, we opened the doors to Chiki Chan in the heart of Mordialloc — and what a
Building Personal Resilience
Sarah Maric
13 June 2025
In the whirlwind of today’s relentless business landscape, characterised by constant change and uncertainty, the mastery of leadership has never
TChef & Food Innovator Leslie Chan: From Kitchen to Product Development
Leslie Chan
8 May 2025
After more than three decades in the culinary industry, I’ve discovered that my transition from leading teams in high-pressure kitchens
The Impact of Micromanagement in Professional Kitchens
Sarah Maric
6 May 2025
Micromanagement often creates a vicious cycle in the workplace. If you feel micromanaged, consider these approaches.
From Line Cook to Leader: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in the Kitchen
Sarah Maric
30 April 2025
Leadership requires seeing beyond your station. If you naturally track the entire kitchen’s rhythm, you’ve developed the situational awareness essential
Chef Abhishek Roy Exploring the Impact of Augmented and Virtual Reality Technologies in Culinary
Sarah Maric
21 March 2025
Abhishek Roy was selection by our esteemed panel of Judges to be the winner of the Humpty Doo Barramundi Best
Chef Daman Shrivastav: Championing Culinary Excellence and Social Responsibility
Jeffrey Gear
21 February 2025
Dr. Chef Daman Shrivastav, President of the Australian Institute of Technical Chefs (AITC) from 2017 to 2019, is a distinguished