Austrian Army Chef Jacket

Bundesheer Kitchen Whites

This is a white chef jacket issued to cooks of the Austrian Army, the Bundesheer. It is cut in the traditional double-breasted style worn in professional kitchens. It suits working chefs, culinary students and home cooks who want a proper kitchen jacket. Collectors of Austrian military clothing and reenactors portraying support and mess roles will also find it a good fit.

Features

• Double-Breasted Front — Two front panels overlap across the chest, putting a second layer of fabric where heat and splashes from the stove land first.
• Stand-Up Collar — A short band collar, sometimes called a mandarin collar, sits close to the neck and has no lapels to flap or catch.
• Ten Dark Buttons — Two rows of five dark buttons close the front and stand out against the white cloth.
• Cotton-Polyester Blend — The fabric mixes cotton, which breathes in a hot kitchen, with polyester, which helps the garment hold up to frequent laundering.
• Full-Length Sleeves — Long sleeves cover the forearms against spatter and brief contact with hot pans.
• Lower Front Pockets — A pocket at each hip holds a side towel, notepad or probe thermometer within reach.
• Classic White Colorway — Plain white is the standard kitchen color and shows clearly when the jacket needs a wash.
• Austrian Army Issue — This is an original government-issued garment made for the Austrian Armed Forces, not a commercial catering-supply jacket.

Issue Specification

The Bundesheer supplied this jacket to its field kitchen and mess personnel. The cut follows the long-established pattern of European kitchen whites: a cotton-polyester body, a double-breasted wrap front, a stand-up collar and long sleeves. Because it was made to a military order, it suits buyers who want authentic Austrian issue clothing as much as those who simply need a dependable chef coat.