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.

Hiring at a glance

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3,180
Employers
1,136

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payUSD / year
$78,806Across 587 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour
$21.88Across 353 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%306 listings

Not specified: 90% (2,871 listings)

Employers hiring include Compass Group (436), Compass Group, North America (230), ARAMARK (163).

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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  • Executive Chef

    UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA HOST PROPERTIES INC

    Charlottesville, VA

    • $95,000 to $110,000 USD / year

    Boar’s Head Resort is seeking an experienced, hands-on Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation at Birdwood Mansion. The position oversees daily dining, catering, banquet service, food…

  • Executive Chef-Reston

    Barcelona Wine Bar

    Reston, VA

    • $90,000 to $100,000 USD / year

    The Executive Chef must be able to cook different and delicious food items, while leading the kitchen staff team and managing the inventory of food and supplies for the week. The Executive…

  • Chef de Cuisine - Hilton Anaheim

    Hilton

    Anaheim, CA

    …that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Chef de Cuisine, you’re not just overseeing kitchen operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by…

  • Executive/Head Chef - FRNDS

    ALIFE HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC

    Houston, TX

    We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer service oriented, innovative, hands-on Executive/Head Chef to oversee restaurant operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person…

  • Executive/Head Chef - Bungalow

    ALIFE HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC

    Houston, TX

    We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer service oriented, innovative, hands-on Executive/Head Chef to oversee restaurant operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person…

  • Chef de Cuisine

    Ella Dining Room and Bar

    Sacramento, CA

    • $91,000 to $95,000 USD / year

    …Dining Room and Bar is looking for an EXPERIENCED and dedicated Chef de Cuisine - a culinary leader who doesn’t just run a pass, but who leads with precision, grace, and a deep passion for…

  • Executive Chef

    Postino WineCafe

    San Diego, CA

    • $80,000 to $90,000 USD / year
  • Executive Chef

    Postino WineCafe

    Tempe, AZ

    • $75,000 to $85,000 USD / year
  • Executive Chef

    Sesame Bakery

    North Miami, FL

  • Executive Chef

    Pioneers Medical Center

    Meeker, CO

    The Executive Chef is responsible for menu and recipe design, food production, all catering needs, the aesthetic appearance of food, quality, presentation and specifications of all ordered…

  • Executive Chef- $50,000-$60,000

    Winthrop Rockefeller Institute

    Morrilton, AR

  • Chef/Cook (FT)

    Chesterfield Villas

    Chesterfield, MO

    Chesterfield Villas Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community is seeking a Full-Time Chef/Cook with artistic, culinary skills. The successful candidate will assist in preparing meals…

  • Chef/Cook (FT)

    Garden Villas of South

    Saint Louis, MO

    Garden Villas South Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community is seeking a Full-Time Chef/Cook with artistic, culinary skills. The successful candidate will assist in preparing meals…

  • LEAD CHEF

    Brown Missionary Baptist Church

    Southaven, MS

    The Lead Chef oversees daily kitchen operations and coordinates the Sous Chefs to provide timely, nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack service for Brown Christian Academy’s preschool and…

  • Lead Chef

    Buffalo City Mission

    Buffalo, NY

    • $19 to $20 USD / hour

    Buffalo City Mission is seeking a Lead chef. This position is full-time, working at our men’s shelter.

  • Executive Chef

    THE BARTOLOTTA RESTAURANTS

    Milwaukee, WI

    …Bartolotta and his brother, two-time James Beard Award-winning Chef Paul Bartolotta. Since 1993, The Bartolotta Restaurants has grown to become the premier culinary brand in the Greater…

  • Executive Chef

    bartaco

    Orlando, FL

    • $90,000 to $100,000 USD / year
  • Inn Keeper/Head Chef - Sky Lodge

    Unity College

    Moose River, ME

  • Executive Chef

    Froehlich’s

    Three Oaks, MI

    Froehlich's in Three Oaks, MI is calling all culinary experts to apply to join our amazing restaurant team as a full-time Executive Chef!

  • Executive Chef

    Evans Global Aviation LLC

    Florence, KY

    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…

  • BT EXECUTIVE CHEF

    Ital Pizza LLC

    Irvine, CA

    The executive chef is responsible for all culinary activities for the restaurant. This position will oversee all activity in the kitchen, train personnel, plan menus, oversee product…

  • CHEF / PRESCHOOL COOK

    eLinks Education Corp

    Roswell, GA

    Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Chef/Preschool Cook prepares food for 150-175 children daily - Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and Pre-K children following the Bright From…

  • Chef de Cuisine

    Aramark

    Purchase, NY

    LifeWorks is seeking an accomplished Chef de Cuisine to take the helm of culinary operations at one of our premier locations. As the Chef de Cuisine, you will serve as the lead culinary…

  • Chef/ Sous Chef

    Be Nice Restaurants

    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    …about the restaurant industry and have prior experience as a Chef, we invite you to apply…

  • Executive Chef

    South County Concepts, Inc

    Yorba Linda, CA

    The Executive Chef is responsible for managing the back of the house operations of the restaurant with standardized policies that provide efficient, high quality cuisine and profitable…