Which Chef Jackets Are Crowned the Best by the Best? What do Australia’s top chefs wear in the kitchen? At Crown Sydney—one of the country's most luxurious and prestigious hospitality destinations—the answer is clear: Chef Works. With over 14 restaurants, lounges, and fine-dining venues under one iconic roof, the culinary team at Crown Sydney demands more than just stylish chef jackets—they require comfort, performance, durability, and a sense of pride in every stitch. For Culinary Director Sarah Briegel and her team of nearly 300 chefs, choosing the best chef uniforms is a vital ingredient in delivering excellence on every plate. The Best Chef Jackets for Professional Kitchens From apprentices through to head chefs, everyone in Sarah’s team wears Chef Works jackets - and not just any jackets, but ones carefully selected for their fit and functionality. The Hartford is the team's pick of the bunch, appreciated for its comfortable wearability and zip that offers what Sarah describes to be ‘fabulous’ amounts of breathability and airflow. Of course, Sarah’s senior chefs don something a little extra special on their cuffs—the epitome of excellence, the Bragard jacket. It might seem like just a letter, but that little B serves as a big sign that a chef has ‘made it’ in the culinary world. The Power of Personalisation: Why Custom Chef Jackets Matter With each venue at Crown Sydney showcasing its own unique identity, personalised chef jackets became a top priority when selecting uniforms. From a deep navy blue for Cirq Bar & Lounge to complement their harbour views, to a sharp black for 88 Noodle—an Asian noodle bar—the uniform had to reflect each brand’s personality. Something as simple as custom embroidered chef jackets can not only elevate presentation, but also inspire so much pride in what a chef brings to the table. “Chef Works worked in conjunction with us to embroider our name and the restaurant brand, which gave them this extra level of personalisation,” Sarah says. Whether it’s a title, a name, or a brand logo, embroidered chef jackets elevate both presentation and morale—an essential combo in any professional kitchen. Smarter Uniform Management with RFID tags Managing hospitality uniforms in Australia at the scale of Crown Sydney takes more than just great design—it takes smart systems. That’s where RFID comes in. It sounds complicated, but the reason for radio frequency identification (RFID) is incredibly simple. For Crown Sydney’s Wardrobe and Garment Manager Foula Dimitriuou, an RFID tag solution was an absolute must. For monumental operations like Crown, this innovative solution is crucial for having metaphorical eyes on uniforms at all times. Applied to the hospitality sector, this technology means when the employee wears their uniform you’ll know it's with them, and when it’s not with them you’ll know if it’s down the chute, in the laundry or on the carousel. In this case Crown Resorts sent us RFID tags to seamlessly sew into the jackets. “When the product comes to us it's ready to go, all we have to do is scan it into the system and it's ready for the employee to wear,” Foula explains. Hospitality Uniforms Designed to Endure: Wash and Wear (and Wear Again) A chef uniform that washes and wears extremely well allows restaurants to optimise their budget. Chefs tend to get covered in the most stubborn of stains, so selecting a high-quality, durable, uniform material that will withstand the rigour of commercial laundries and washes to new is non-negotiable. Only the Best Will Do When you’re running one of the most high-end hospitality venues in the country, only the best chef jackets will do. A chef’s performance and ability to deliver fine dining experiences comes down to how they feel. From breathability and function to personalised details and smart tracking, Chef Works delivers on all fronts. “If I'm going to open a hotel like Crown Sydney then I want the best, and the best is Chef Works,” Sarah says. Are you looking for uniforms for your team? Get in touch with us about our Uniform Program here
