Collection: Chef Works Aprons

A bib apron covers the chest and torso and is the standard choice for cooks working over heat, oil and stockpots. A waist apron ties at the middle and leaves the upper body free, which suits front-of-house staff, baristas and bar work.

A bistro apron ties at the waist and falls longer than a half apron, usually to around the knee or below. It gives leg coverage while keeping the upper body free, which is why it is common on floor staff in cafes and restaurants.

Waist, half and bistro aprons suit front-of-house because they read as service dress rather than kitchen workwear. Pocket layout matters for floor staff, since the apron typically carries a docket book, pen and a bottle opener through service.

The Chef Works apron range at Hospitality Connect spans a broad colour selection, including black and blue. Colour is usually dictated by a venue's uniform standard, so check the specific colour and cut on each product listing before ordering for a team.

Most venues allow more than one apron per person so a soiled apron can be swapped mid-shift and laundered without leaving a gap. Order quantity should reflect your laundry cycle and how many shifts run between washes.