Gourmet editors, since they are called food editors, must have a high enough sensitivity to food, and in addition must have certain writing skills.
The professional knowledge required is theoretical knowledge of cooking. As we all know, chefs are often not so precise about their recipes. Knowledge depends on their own feelings, except for food such as pastries.
As far as general food is concerned, chefs will not be able to use ingredients accurately, so at this time, the professional theoretical knowledge of food editors is particularly important. Even if it is not precise, the terms must be written and professional. . Although it may be a bit obscure, it is definitely much better than the vernacular.
The soft skill that a food editor must possess is to use literary skills to praise a food, exaggerating to a certain extent. Although sometimes it is a bit excessive, in fact it is very necessary to praise a food in this way.
The second is food and favors. Food not only satisfies the desire of the mouth and tongue, but more than that, it is an inexplicable emotion. And this kind of emotion is actually a very mysterious thing, so food editors must have a sense of the warmth of this world.