Important Note: These jobs are posted in real-time and might expire. Please apply promptly.
This week’s job market is buzzing with opportunities, especially for those looking to make a move into new culinary spaces. There’s a notable demand for chefs with specific skill sets and a handful of verified remote roles for those who prefer working from home.
This Week’s Jobs
Chefs Company: Miss Toyas Southern Kitchen | Location: Gaithersburg, MD
This role involves setting up stations and assisting other kitchen staff with food prep. It’s a solid opportunity for someone looking to grow in a collaborative environment. Apply Here
Sous Chef Company: Gecko Hospitality | Location: Atlanta, GA
This position offers room for advancement and is ideal for someone skilled in ingredient planning and kitchen operations. A great fit for ambitious chefs. Apply Here
Japanese Cuisine Chef, Omakase Chef Company: Kodung LLC | Location: Washington, DC
With over eight years of experience required, this role focuses on inventory and labor control. Perfect for a chef specializing in Japanese cuisine. Apply Here
Head Chef Company: Down To Earth Cuisine Llc | Location: San Clemente, CA
Are you a master chef with expertise across multiple cuisines? This role also offers vision insurance. Apply Here
Personal Chef Company: Down To Earth Cuisine Llc | Location: Los Angeles, CA
This role is for a chef confident in their culinary skills across various cuisines. Comes with vision insurance. Apply Here
Sous Chef Company: Temple Square Hospitality | Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Joining the team at The Garden Restaurant, this role will have you leading the kitchen, perfect for a chef ready to make a big impact. Apply Here
Sous Chef Company: Join Our Team! | Location: Lompoc, CA
Help lead kitchen operations at Hangar 7. This role is excellent for a motivated sous chef ready to grow. Apply Here
Personal Chef Company: Down To Earth Cuisine Llc | Location: San Diego, CA
A role designed for a chef with 5 years’ experience, offering the chance to showcase your culinary flair across various dishes. Apply Here
Executive Chef Company: Goodwin Recruiting | Location: Columbia, MD
This is a dynamic role at a high-end wine-inspired restaurant. If creating from-scratch menus excites you, this is the place to be. Apply Here
Sushi Chef Company: Onural Group | Location: Palm Springs, CA
Join the team as a Sushi Chef, crafting sushi rolls and dishes at the sushi bar. A must for those passionate about Japanese cuisine. Apply Here
Work From Anywhere (100% Verified)
Remote roles are a great way to keep doing what you love while maintaining flexibility. Here’s what’s available this week:
Active Marketing Chef I Company: Unox Inc | Location: Phoenix, AZ
A remote role for a marketing-savvy chef. You’ll be part of a dynamic team, focusing on innovative culinary marketing. Apply Here
Active Marketing Chef I Company: Unox Inc | Location: Houston, TX
Similar role in Houston for an active marketing chef. Perfect for those who thrive in a remote setting while engaging with culinary marketing. Apply Here
Active Marketing Chef I Company: Unox Inc | Location: San Francisco, CA
Another opportunity with Unox Inc for those based in San Francisco. Dive into the culinary marketing world with flexibility. Apply Here
Those “real-time” listings move fast — when I stepped up to Sous, I started attaching a single PDF with a 3-day onboarding prep list and a costed recipe to my application, and got callbacks within hours. For the “verified remote” gigs, ask for a brief paid test deliverable; if they won’t do that, I pass.
I’ve had the best hit rate by calling the kitchen between 2–4pm right after applying and offering a 2‑hour paid stage I can do that week; @davwils is right about keeping it in one PDF, but if they won’t pay for the stage, I move.
And i’ve been getting quick responses by adding a 60‑second unlisted reel (https://vimeo.com/) of me running expo and plating three dishes, then applying the same day with a subject like “Sous Chef — ‘room to grow’ plan: 30‑day cost trim.” For these real-time posts, that combo signals I’m ready to move fast and think past service… If they don’t want links, I swap the reel for one hard KPI (e.g., 28% food cost with waste notes) and keep the email to two lines.
What’s bumped me up the pile is attaching a one-page “first‑week plan” — prep list, a costed special tailored to their menu, and a delivery schedule — named “Sous_RafaelBennett_48hrPlan.pdf”… > keep the email to two lines. Agreed; I add one hard stat (held 28% food cost last quarter with waste notes) and a Calendly link for a 10‑min chat, but for hotel groups I just upload the PDF in their portal.
I get more replies by leading with a single line: ‘Can stage Wed/Thu 3–9; can run grill or sauté; refs pick up,’ then I paste a super-short resume in the email body so they don’t have to open anything. If they don’t reply in 24 hours, I call mid‑afternoon before service — never during dinner — and that’s landed me two quick sous interviews this week. Think of it like mise en place for your email.
But jump on these real-time posts fast: I apply within the hour, then leave a 20‑second voicemail between 2–4 pm asking for a quick “10‑min call,” and drop a Calendly link (https://calendly.com) so they can pick a slot. If they want specific skills (pasta, woodfire), I add one clear photo of my station and a line like “can cover brunch Sat/Sun; pasta + grill ready.” @rafe_b92’s tight opener is solid, but the phone-first nudge gets me a paid stage faster.