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Chef Jobs in Bethesda

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6 chef gigs open right now in Bethesda

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PPrato - Bethesda
Chef de Cuisine
Prato - Bethesda
Chef📍 BethesdaOpen to discussion

A new restaurant seeks a dynamic Chef de Cuisine to lead its culinary team and shape the menu. The ideal candidate is passionate and skilled, with a focus on exceptional food quality and guest experiences. This role offers the chance to build a kitchen team and uphold high culinary standards.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
PPrato - Bethesda
Sous Chef
Prato - Bethesda
Chef📍 BethesdaOpen to discussion

New restaurant seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and drive culinary excellence. The ideal candidate is a passionate leader with expertise in team management and food quality. Exceptional dining experiences are the goal.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
MMUI
Sushi Chef
MUI
Chef📍 North BethesdaOpen to discussion

Upscale sushi restaurant seeks skilled chef with excellent knife skills and attention to detail. Base pay is $13-$20 plus tips. Premium seafood and ingredients are handled with care.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
MMUI
Chef
MUI
Chef📍 North BethesdaOpen to discussion

Upscale supper club seeks a skilled chef to lead daily kitchen operations, maintaining high standards of quality and presentation. The ideal candidate ensures consistent dishes and works closely with management. Quality and attention to detail are paramount.

Apply now → 3 wks ago
TThe Salt Line - Bethesda
Sous Chef
The Salt Line - Bethesda
Chef📍 BethesdaOpen to discussion

The Salt Line Bethesda, a 2024 RAMMY Award-winning seafood restaurant, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead the team. A strong background and enthusiasm are required. The ideal candidate is a motivated hospitality professional.

Apply now → 4 wks ago
DDaily Provisions | Bethesda
Cafe Sous Chef
Daily Provisions | Bethesda
Chef📍 BethesdaOpen to discussion

Chef job at Daily Provisions | Bethesda in Bethesda.

Apply now → 12 wks ago
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Chef · Bethesda
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Roughly $21–$37 an hour — more at high-volume venues and busy weekend service.

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FAQ

How do I get a chef job in Bethesda?
The fastest route in Bethesda 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. Bethesda bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in Bethesda?
Plenty of Bethesda 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 Bethesda?
Chefs are in demand across Bethesda — downtown Bethesda and Bethesda Row kitchens hire hardest. Most working Bethesda chefs take home roughly $21–$37 an hour.
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