StartenderStartender

Chef Jobs in Berkeley

4 chef gigs open in Berkeley right now — newest first.
● LIVE ON STARTENDER

4 chef gigs open right now in Berkeley

Real openings at real venues, newest first. Tap any gig to apply right here on startender.app — your STARCARD goes straight to the venue.

KKat's Kitchen
Executive Sous Chef
Kat's Kitchen
Chef📍 BerkeleyOpen to discussion

Kat's Kitchen, a Berkeley neighborhood cafe and wine bar, seeks a skilled Executive Sous Chef to collaborate with ownership and Head Chef. The ideal candidate is a seasoned culinary professional who can evolve the menu and maintain high standards. Seasonal cooking and genuine hospitality are key to this role.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
TTanzie's
Chef de Partie
Tanzie's
Chef📍 BerkeleyOpen to discussion

Tanzie's seeks a skilled Chef de Partie to join their collaborative kitchen team. The ideal candidate is adaptable, communicative, and open to feedback. A cooperative team environment and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
JJamaica Again
Sous Chef
Jamaica Again
Chef📍 Emeryville$25/hr

Jamaica Again seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join its high-volume kitchen, with a clear path to becoming Co-Head Chef. The ideal candidate is a culinary expert who thrives in efficient environments. Dedicated prep staff and cleaning crew support the team.

Apply now → 4 wks ago
WWomen's Faculty Club
Assistant Chef
Women's Faculty Club
Chef📍 BerkeleyOpen to discussion

Upscale venue seeks skilled Assistant Chef with excellent knife skills and Safe Serve Certification. Prior experience in food preparation and service is required. Assist with line work, prep, and inventory management.

Apply now → 7 wks ago
Ava Sinclair on Startender
Available now
★ Startender
Ava Sinclair
Chef · Berkeley
See Ava’s STARCARD
Startender
Startender

The private nightlife network where the best Berkeley bars, clubs and restaurants book chefs directly.

Venues post gigs.
Workers get booked.
Live in BerkeleyBrowse the gigsFree for talentJoin Startender
Right here on startender.app — no download, apply in one tap.

Startender partners with the hottest, most premium bars, restaurants, and clubs in Berkeley.

Exclusive gigs — only on Startender.

Get hired today!

See every Berkeley gig →
📩 Get Berkeley chefs gigs by email — drop your address and we'll send new openings and help you get booked, free.

How to get hired fast

Where the work is

What it pays

Every gig on Startender shows its rate before you apply, so you see what a Berkeley venue is actually paying rather than an average. Rates move with the room, the night and the volume.

Why Startender

A private, invite-only network where Berkeley venues find and book chefs directly. Free for talent. No résumé spam, no bots, no BS.

Join free on startender.app →

FAQ

How do I get a chef job in Berkeley?
The fastest route in Berkeley 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. Berkeley bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in Berkeley?
Plenty of Berkeley 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 Berkeley?
It depends on the room and the night — Berkeley 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 Berkeley venues are paying right now.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Berkeley venues discover and book hospitality talent directly — bartenders, servers, cooks, chefs, hosts and more. It’s free for talent: build a profile that works like a portfolio and get found by real restaurants, bars and clubs.

Chef jobs in other cities

Other nightlife jobs in Berkeley

Helpful guides

Startender — the private network for nightlife pros. Visit startender.app →