do most chefs actually wear those chef hats, If so why? And if not where does the idea that they do come from?

Question

Been puzzling me for a while.

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Answer 1

I work in a restaurant with an open kitchen and a hat is mandatory at all times, we all just wear baseball caps and a white button up T-shirt provided by the restaurant.

From what I understand and what may be obvious is it’s just to prevent hair and sweat from getting in the food and those goofy ass hats would just not be practical in a busy kitchen environment