Most often, a birthday present to a chef becomes a problem, especially if it is not customary to give a gift from the team, and you have to rack your brains yourself. There are certain etiquette rules for such presentations, which must be taken into account so as not to get into trouble. In addition to generally accepted rules, It is worth analyzing the boss's hobbies, and proceeding from his interests when choosing.
What to choose a real man?
A gift to the director for the anniversary is not an easy task for employees, because you always want to please the boss by giving, in fact, a high-quality present that will please the person being presented. First of all, let's decide on the gifts that should be avoided:
- cosmetic accessories;
- hygiene products;
- items of clothing, especially underwear;
- own handmade;
- perfume;
- medical devices;
- jewelry;
- it is appropriate to give humorous presents only if the chef welcomes these kinds of gifts and likes to joke himself.
Start by inspecting the workplace. The most appropriate gifts are related to a business that unites you, they are less risky than personal ones. Therefore, first of all, consider options related to high-quality office, cabinet decor, expensive alcohol (if approved by the boss), a hobby.
The main rule for choosing a gift for the boss is quality. It should be on top. In addition, if you take into account the personal tastes of the boss, this will only benefit you.
Among the original gifts, the following groups can be distinguished.
- Sports focus. It makes sense if the boss is fond of sports, you can give him accessories related to a particular type.An excellent present is impressions of extreme sports: a parachute jump, a master class on aircraft control and others like that. But here you need to be sure that the chef will appreciate such a gift and is active enough for this.
- Gift sets for special purposes. Engraved knives, barbecue case, glasses for your favorite drink, alcohol sets - all this takes place as a gift.
- Means for storage. It can be safes, original boxes.
- Personalized gifts. There are innumerable variations, one of the most neutral is the author's print.
- Creative greetings. They go well with a real gift. It can be a wall newspaper, a slide show, a video, or a clip about the life of your team.
- Edible gifts. Chocolate sets in luxurious chocolate boxes, men's edible bouquets, gift sets of cheese and wine.
- Gifts related to hobbies. If the chef is a fisherman or a hunter, you can not puzzle over a gift, the equipment for these types of hobbies will surely appeal to him. If he is fond of painting, he will appreciate the picture of a modern artist. The motorist can give everything related to cars, both for decorating a car, as well as technical aspects.
Leather goods
This is one of the most popular gift categories. Leather goods are status, look expensive and definitely useful. It is necessary to select a product, taking into account the taste of the boss, and always from a good brand. It can be a purse, a business portfolio made of good quality leather. You can search for handicrafts. The perfect solution is leather-wrapped work sets. If you want to make it original, order a personalized purse or card holder, a diary in leather binding and with the name of the boss.
A desktop organizer in leather is an almost win-win option for a spectacular and stylish gift.
And also it can be:
- laptop bag;
- case for glasses;
- business card holder in a case.
Clock
A personal watch is a rather controversial accessory for a gift to the chef; you need to be sure of your preferences in style and design in order to decide on it. If all this is there, then a good watch can be a great gift. If there is no such confidence, it is better to choose a watch box made of quality material.
Another good option is to give a watch to your office: luxurious floor or original wall. The main thing is that they fit perfectly into the interior of the office.
In addition to the hours the cabinet will perfectly decorate a spectacular antique barometer if it matches the style of the room. In a modern office, an electronic watch of a good company will be more appropriate.
In addition to watches and leather goods, very interesting and successful options include:
- elite books that have been published in a small print run in status registration, a good choice - books on weapons, countries of the world, history;
- weather stations, consisting of various instruments - a barometer, thermometer, hygrometer, can be either mechanical or electronic;
- mantel clock, if any;
- retro-clock or retro-phone, provided that they fit into the style of the office;
- table fountain;
- a set of alcohol to the taste of the head;
- electric or bio fireplace;
- paintings, posters and panels - depending on the style and tastes;
- a pedigree book made to order;
- set for poker if the chef is interested in gambling.
If a chef with humor
If the boss likes to joke and treats gifts of this kind favorably, there are a lot of options for presents with a humorous connotation.
First of all, moderation and accuracy are necessary here, a gift should in no case offend the leader. If you are not sure about your sense of humor, it’s best to choose a different category.
Comic souvenirs
If the chef is creative and funny, he may like the following variations of the presents from the team:
- cabinet accessories, for example, signs with the inscriptions "Boss" and so on;
- boxing mini punching bag that allows you to defuse emotions;
- rubber assembly hammer;
- the royal mantle-joke with or without inscription will perfectly cheer you up;
- ridiculously designed computer accessories, for example, a flash drive in the form of a grenade;
- comic awards, diplomas, cups with the corresponding inscriptions;
- comic tie decorated with a print with a humorous connotation;
- funny t-shirt;
- nominal Oscar figurine.
With a hint
You can give gifts with a hint that your boss is the best. Almost every boss will like this. A great option - cartoons or caricatures of the whole team, including himself, but here you need to be careful, cartoons should not be evil in any way. Remember that the gift first of all has the purpose to please and give pleasure to the birthday man.
A great way to express your brilliant sense of humor, hinting at the features of the character traits of the boss and the team - inscriptions on plates, mugs, t-shirts.
What can I give the boss from the team?
Regardless of how old your boss is - 30, 40 or 50, if this is a woman, then she will definitely like the original bouquet in addition to the present or as himself. You can give a bouquet of sweets, the choice of such workshops is now very large. A female leader can be presented with beautiful dishes: a tea or coffee set, depending on preferences. If you plan to give alcohol, choose wine or champagne.
Gift wrapping is of particular importance. Variegated, vibrant, catchy packaging materials are excluded. The presentation should look status and strict.
Kraft paper, discreet prints, and ribbon in tone look great.
In the video below, watch a master class on creating a gift edible bouquet, which will be a great gift for your boss.