The executive chef is the person in charge of the kitchen. Everything that goes out of the kitchen is the responsibility of the executive chef in the eyes of the employer; therefore, it is essential for the person with this job to be able to maintain complete control of the kitchen at all times and to command the respect of his or her kitchen staff. Executive chefs are found in a wide variety of work settings, from tiny restaurant kitchens staffed by a handful of chefs to large industrial kitchens staffed by a large number of chefs, culinary assistants, and apprentices. In all work settings, however, an executive chef must be able to spot problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently, maintain a level head, and delegate many kitchen tasks simultaneously. Maintaining impeccable personal hygiene as well as high work and safety standards in the workplace is incredibly important for all chefs, and the executive chef is expected to set an example for the chefs below him or her.