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TTopgolf
Culinary Supervisor
Topgolf
Chef📍 Albuquerque$23/hr

Job Responsibilities Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers. Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, meeting food safety and quality standards. Oversee food preparation, including re

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HHeritage Hotels & Resorts
Sous Chef
Heritage Hotels & Resorts
Chef📍 Albuquerque$31/hr

Full-time Description About Heritage Hotels & Resorts Heritage Hotels & Resorts is New Mexico’s premier locally owned hospitality group, built on a deep respect for culture, place and people. Our luxury hotels and award-

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TThe Clyde Hotel
Sous Chef
The Clyde Hotel
Chef📍 Albuquerque$35/hr

Description About Heritage Hotels & Resorts Heritage Hotels & Resorts is New Mexico’s premier locally owned hospitality group, built on a deep respect for culture, place and people. Our luxury hotels and award-winning re

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MMesa Provisions 3009 Central Ave NE
Chef de Cuisine
Mesa Provisions 3009 Central Ave NE
Chef📍 AlbuquerqueOpen to discussion

Mesa Provisions, a high-end kitchen, seeks a skilled Chef de Cuisine to oversee daily operations and menu development. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and precise, with a focus on consistent food preparation and execution. Precision and consistency are key in this role.

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Marcus Vale on Startender
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Marcus Vale
Chef · Albuquerque
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FAQ

How do I get a chef job in Albuquerque?
The fastest route in Albuquerque is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. Albuquerque bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in Albuquerque?
Plenty of Albuquerque venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most chef jobs here.
How much do chefs make in Albuquerque?
It depends on the room and the night — Albuquerque chefs are paid by the venue, and the gigs on Startender show their rate up front before you apply. Open the board above to see what Albuquerque venues are paying right now.
What is Startender?
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