Chef jobs in the United States

Find chef jobs across the United States. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,206
Employers: 1,141

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year: $78,673Across 593 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $21.95Across 360 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%3 listings
Hybrid: 0%0 listings
On-site: 10%310 listings

Not specified: 90% (2,893 listings)

Employers hiring include Compass Group (433), Compass Group, North America (233), ARAMARK (165).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Chef jobs in the United States

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Added 21 days ago
CHEF DE CUISINE
L' Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
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Chef
Riverside Hospital, Inc.
Newport News, VA
- $53,900 to $74,150 USD / year
The Chef possesses a passion for great food and providing culinary expertise and leadership to the team. They are responsible for the oversight of the culinary and sanitation teams. Control…
Added 22 days ago
Chef de Cuisine - Bacchus Pub
Hotel Baxter, a Noble House Hotel
Bozeman, MT
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Executive Chef
Pyramid Nashville Midtown Management LLC
United States
Added 22 days ago
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Chef Culinary Instructor (Scuola Chef) - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)
Eataly North America
Houston, TX
- $24 to $26 USD / hour
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Executive Chef
J.F. Shea Family of Companies
Rio Verde (North Scottsdale), AZ, AZ
- $105,000 to $110,000 USD / year
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Chef
FOUR ROOTS
AZUSA, CA
- $19 to $24 USD / hour
We are seeking a talented Chef to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating innovative menus and preparing delicious meals for our customers. The ideal candidate is…
Added 22 days ago
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Executive Chef
The LINE, The Ned (US) & Saguaro Hotels
Los Angeles, CA
- $105,000 to $115,000 USD / year
The Executive Chef plays a key role in all aspects of the business, with a strong focus on operations. They are highly adaptable and comfortable working on the line, overseeing the…
Added 22 days ago
Head Chef
Upper Crust Food Service
Grand Forks, ND
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Head Chef
Upper Crust Food Service
Grand Forks, ND
Added 22 days ago
Executive Chef
FDH Services
Grosse Pointe, MI
An exciting new, chef-driven restaurant is opening in Grosse Pointe, Michigan this fall, and we're seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision from pre-opening…
Added 22 days ago
Chef Manager - Fairleigh Dickenson University Teaneck Campus
Aramark
Teaneck, NJ
We know that a Chef’s job isn’t only about the food. It takes skills, dedication, patience, and the right opportunities. We’re looking for Chef Manager who can help us deliver the best…
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Chef Manager
Aramark
Niceville, FL
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Executive Chef - Nexus in Middlesex County (NJ)
The Sports Facilities Companies
Edison, NJ
Added 22 days ago
Executive Chef – Camp Barney Medintz
Marcus Jewish Community Center Of Atl
Atlanta, GA
Executive Chef (Seasonal Summer Camp – Kosher Kitchen)
Added 22 days ago
Chef de Cuisine- Soho House Austin
Soho House & Co.
Austin, TX
At Soho House the Chef de Cuisine is responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in planning, organizing and leading the Kitchen Department. As the Chef de Cuisine, you will have culinary,…
Added 22 days ago
Executive Chef
Aramark
Salinas, CA
Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary production at Salinas Valley Health Medical Center in Salinas, California.
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Chef de Cuisine - On-Mountain Dining - Winter 26-27
Aspen Skiing Company
Aspen or Snowmass Village, CO
- $65,000 to $75,000 USD / year
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Chef de Cuisine
Benchmark OK Management LLC
United States
Added 22 days ago
Executive Chef - Lutheran Hillside Village - FT Day/Evenings
Lutheran Senior Services dba EverTrue
Peoria, IL
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Executive Chef
Monticello West
Leesburg, FL
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Executive Chef - Global
QOL Restaurant Group Inc
SPOKANE, WA
- $29 to $33 USD / hour
Twigs Bistro & Martin Bar is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our back of house team at our Wandermere location in Spokane, Wa.
Added 22 days ago
Chef de Cuisine
Camelback Hospitality PE LLC
Paradise Valley, AZ
Added 22 days ago
Executive Chef
Universal Weather and Aviation
SeaTac, WA
The Executive Chef is responsible for managing the culinary and kitchen operations staff, and the overall compliance with HACCP, Food Safety and ACES specifications associated with Air…
Added 22 days ago
Executive Chef
at Marriott
Naples, FL

Aramark

Executive Chef

New York, NY, United States

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $100,000.00 to $120,000.00.

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Job details

Pay: COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $100,000.00 to $120,000.00.
Experience: Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience
Posting language: English

Original job description

Job Description

LifeWorks Restaurant Group crafts thoughtful, chef-led dining and hospitality experiences designed around the people and places we serve. From the first conversation, our teams work as true partners with our clients, shaping everything from the design of a space to the way the experience comes to life. We craft thoughtful, elevated experiences that leave people more inspired, more connected, and genuinely cared for. LifeWorks Restaurant Group is part of Aramark's Workplace Experience Group. Learn more at lifeworksrestaurantgroup.com. Imagination Well Served. #LifeWorksRestaurantGroupHome - LifeWorks Restaurant Group

The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer needs and tastes. Offers a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet customer and client needs and tastes. Oversees and manages culinary operations to meet production, presentation, and service standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Salaried rate for this position is $100,000.00 to $120,000.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

Ensures culinary production appropriately connects to the Executional Framework
Ensures proper culinary standards and techniques are in place for preparation of food items, including production, presentation, and service standards
Manages a culinary team, including chef managers and hourly staff, to ensure quality in final presentation of food
Train and manage culinary and kitchen employees to use best practice food production techniques
Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how it is to be achieved
Reward and recognize employees
Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles
Complete and maintain all staff records including training records, shift opening/closing checklists and performance data
Develop and maintain effective client and guest rapport for mutually beneficial business relationships
Interact directly with guests daily
Aggregate and communicate regional culinary and ingredient trends
Responsible for delivering food and labor targets
Consistent focus on margin improvement; understanding performance metrics, data, order, and inventory trends
Ensure efficient execution and delivery of all culinary products in line with the daily menu
Maintain integrity of the standard Aramark food offer; responsible for always maintaining food quality and safety of items
Full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes and ingredients through managing customer driven menus and labor standards
Understand end to end supply chain and procurement process and systems, ensuring only authorized suppliers are used
Full knowledge and implementation of the Food Framework
Ensure accuracy of estimated food consumption for appropriate requisitions and/or food purchase
Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance
Ensure compliance with Aramark SAFE food and Quality Assurance standards, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations
Comply with all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 4 years of culinary experience

• At least 2 years in a management role preferred

• Requires a culinary degree or equivalent experience

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to simplify the agenda for the team

• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.

• This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems.

• Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.