A chef uniform comes in pieces - coat, shirt, pants, apron - designed by chefs to solve a different job on the line. The Chef Shirt and Work Henley Tee cover your top half, the Essential Chef Pants handle the bottom, the Women's Tailored Chef Coat and Supply Chef Coat for Men button up for service, and the Supply Chef Bib Apron ties it together. Compare the details below.
Chef Uniform Top Picks
Collarless button-front that layers under an apron on the line and still looks sharp out front.
Moisture-wicking knit and underarm mesh panels move air through a double at the pass.
Stretch mesh side panels and adjustable side tabs cut for a woman's silhouette, not resized from a men's block.
Moisture-wicking ripstop polyester, a hidden hip pocket, and tangle-free ties built for the busiest shifts.
Compare the chef uniform
| Style | Best for | Fabric & build | Fit & sizing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Henley Tee | everyday line cook and front-of-house crossover | Cotton Jersey; snap-front henley placket, sleeve pocket, apron neck tab | XS-3XL | |
| Essential Chef Pants | long shifts on your feet, roomier leg | PolyCotton Stretch shell, elastic waistband with branded ties, reinforced knees, besom rear pockets | Unisex XS-3XL, inseam scales by size | |
| Women's Tailored Chef Coat | tailored silhouette, cinch-to-fit waist | White Stretch Twill with stretch mesh side panels, gray chambray combo, snap-front metal buttons | XS-4XL, adjustable side tabs | |
| Chef Shirt | kitchen work needing airflow, layers under an apron | 100% Cotton French Twill with chambray combo accents, underarm vents, collarless button-front | XS-4XL, runs large - size down if between | |
| Supply Chef Coat for Men | fast-paced kitchens, fast on/off between covers | Poly Pique with stretch mesh underarm/back panel, snap-front hollow snaps | XS-4XL, tailored fit | |
| Supply Chef Bib Apron | busiest, spill-heavy shifts | Moisture-wicking ripstop polyester, slanted chest pocket, hidden hip pocket | Adjustable cotton neck straps, nylon waist ties - one size |
Sizing & Care
Sizing runs from XS to 3XL on the Essential Chef Pants and Work Henley Tee, and up to 4XL on the Chef Shirt, Supply Chef Coat for Men, and Women's Tailored Chef Coat. The Women's Tailored Chef Coat is cut specifically for a woman's silhouette, not resized from a men's block, with stretch mesh side panels and adjustable side tabs so you can cinch the waist to your own fit. The Essential Pant scales its inseam by size instead of running one length for everyone, from 26 1/2 in at XS and S up to 30 1/2 in at 2XL and 3XL, so the leg stays proportional whether you're built small or tall. The Chef Shirt runs a bit large, so size down if you're between sizes. Before you order for a team, check our size chart to confirm fit across every role. Care differs by fabric: the Supply Chef Coat for Men washes cold, turns inside out, and tumbles dry low, while the Chef Shirt, Work Henley Tee, and Essential Chef Pants each ship with their own attached care label - our care instructions page has the specifics by garment. If you're standardizing sizing, colors, and reorder cycles across a kitchen or front-of-house team, our wholesale and team ordering page walks through how TILIT supports procurement for hospitality operators.
More about chef uniform
Every kitchen runs a different shift, so a chef uniform is really several decisions, not one. Start with what covers your torso: the Work Henley Tee is cotton jersey with a snap placket for a quick change between courses, while the Chef Shirt uses a heavier 100% Cotton French Twill build with underarm vents and a full button front, the pick for stations where you need airflow but still want a clean look front of house.
Coats split by who's wearing them and how much airflow the build allows. The Supply Chef Coat for Men is poly pique with a stretch mesh panel across the underarm and back that moves air at the pass, snap-front for fast changes between covers. The Women's Tailored Chef Coat is cut for a woman's silhouette from the start, not resized from a men's block, with the same stretch mesh side panels and adjustable side tabs to cinch the waist. Below the waist, the Essential Chef Pants run a straight, slightly baggier leg in a PolyCotton stretch shell with reinforced knees, built for standing, kneeling, and case-lifting through a long shift. Tie it together with the Supply Chef Bib Apron, moisture-wicking ripstop polyester with a hidden interior hip pocket for your phone or keys.
Every piece carries the same signature touches: the apron neck tab that keeps a strap off your neck, branded clench tags, and snap or button closures built to hold up over repeated washing. That's the kind of detail that comes from chefs who've built their own gear. Compare the table below to find the right pieces for your kitchen.