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Chef

Chefs lead kitchen operations, from menu development and culinary techniques to ensuring food safety standards like ServSafe are upheld throughout food preparation and service. They oversee kitchen management, including staff scheduling and inventory management to control costs and maintain consistent quality. Found in restaurants, hotels, and catering operations, chefs combine culinary creativity with strong leadership and operational discipline.

How much does a Chef make?

Too few Chef postings state pay to publish a median yet: 3 of 6 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Chef roles?

6 open Chef roles from 5 employers; the most at Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood and Defense Logistics Agency.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Chef in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

Open roles
6

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Employers
5

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Open Chef roles (6)

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Management Chef - Waldorf Astoria New York

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

New York, NY

Lead culinary operations across a luxury hotel kitchen, overseeing quality, food safety, and team direction to ensure guests enjoy distinctive dining experiences. This role suits an experienced chef ready to move into leadership, balancing technical kitchen expertise with management of staff and vendor relationships.

Listed on Hilton Hotels & Resorts’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Supervisory Chef NF-03

Defense Logistics Agency

Richmond, VA · $43,827 – $48,001

This supervisory role oversees a full food service operation including sit-down dining and catering at a federal logistics facility in Richmond, Virginia. You'll manage menus, staff, budgets, and kitchen safety while balancing nutrition and quality across a substantial culinary program.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Chef at Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood on their site

Chef

Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood

Charlotte, NC

Listed on Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Pixar

On-Call Chef

Pixar

Emeryville · $24 – $31 / hour

This role supports Pixar's on-site cafés by assisting senior chefs with menu planning, kitchen operations, and staff management for high-volume daily service. It suits experienced kitchen leaders who want structured daytime hours and the chance to work with a skilled team on seasonal, from-scratch cooking.

Listed on Pixar’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Line Cook 3 - Seasonal

Powdr Corporation

Full-time · $19 / hour

A leadership role in Zion Lodge's kitchen overseeing meal preparation and staff training for the historic park lodge's dining operations. Suited for experienced cooks ready to move into supervision while working in a unique national park setting with onsite housing provided.

Listed on Powdr Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Executive Sous Chef- NoMad Detroit

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Detroit, MI

An executive sous chef role leading culinary operations at a Detroit hotel, balancing kitchen management and guest-focused hospitality to create memorable dining experiences.

Listed on Hilton Hotels & Resorts’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Likely next role (1)

Where Chefs commonly go next: Executive Chef.

Apply for Executive Chef at Marriott International on their site

Executive Chef

Marriott International

Savannah, GA

Listed on Marriott International’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Roles similar to Chef (12)

From Hotel Manager, Kitchen Manager, Pastry Chef, Restaurant Manager, Sous Chef.

MWR Sous Chef

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Fallon, NV · $21 / hour

This Navy food service role supports a head chef in managing large-scale meal preparation across multiple facilities, overseeing cooks, training staff, and ensuring quality and efficiency in a high-volume catering environment. It suits experienced cooks ready to step into a supervisory position with responsibility for kitchen operations and personnel management.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Restaurant Manager at Circle K on their siteCircle K

Restaurant Manager

Circle K

Huntsville, AL

Listed on Circle K’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Restaurant Manager at Marriott International on their site

Restaurant Manager

Marriott International

Sarasota, FL

Listed on Marriott International’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Live Nation Entertainment

LN Venues, Sous Chef - House of Blues New Orleans

Live Nation Entertainment

New Orleans, LA

This Sous Chef role manages the kitchen operations, staff, and food costs for House of Blues New Orleans, reporting to the Executive Chef. It suits someone with kitchen leadership experience who can balance operational excellence, team development, and financial performance in a high-volume entertainment venue.

Listed on Live Nation Entertainment’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Sous Chef at Tournament Players Club on their siteTournament Players Club

Sous Chef

Tournament Players Club

Blaine, MN

Listed on Tournament Players Club’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Restaurant Manager at Dave & Buster's on their siteDave & Buster's

Restaurant Manager

Dave & Buster's

Pittsburgh, PA

Listed on Dave & Buster's’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Winter 26/27: FOH Lead

Powdr Corporation

Internship · $22 – $24 / hour

Lead a front-of-house team at a Colorado ski resort, managing daily operations, staff, and guest service during the winter season. This role suits someone with restaurant or retail management experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can motivate a seasonal team.

Listed on Powdr Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Brookshire Grocery Company

Pastry Chef

Brookshire Grocery Company

Edmond, OK

This pastry chef role involves preparing and decorating baked goods like cakes, donuts, and cookies in a grocery store bakery, operating commercial equipment, and maintaining product displays and food safety standards. It suits someone with foundational baking experience who enjoys both the creative and operational sides of a bakery department.

Listed on Brookshire Grocery Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Shake Shack

Restaurant Manager

Shake Shack

Full-time · Chicago, IL · $53,227 – $65,603

Lead daily operations at a Shake Shack location, managing staff, guest experience, and community engagement in a fast-paced quick-service restaurant environment. This role suits someone with restaurant management experience who enjoys coaching teams and building local brand presence.

Listed on Shake Shack’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Sous Chef

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Naval Academy, Maryland · $25 – $30 / hour

This role prepares food for banquet events at the U.S. Naval Academy's dining facility, managing ingredients, equipment, and kitchen operations while assisting the executive chef. It suits experienced culinary professionals who can work independently in a high-volume catering environment and supervise kitchen staff when needed.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Employers hiring Chefs

5 in total, most open roles first.

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