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Chef Jobs in Buffalo

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2 chef gigs open right now in Buffalo

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JJT’s Urban Italian
Pizza Chef
JT’s Urban Italian
Chef📍 BuffaloOpen to discussion

Contemporary Italian restaurant in Buffalo's Elmwood Village seeks a skilled Pizza Chef to lead a busy pizza station. $22-$28 per hour and benefits are offered. Growth opportunities are available in this locally owned restaurant group.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
JJT’s Urban Italian
Executive Sous Chef
JT’s Urban Italian
Chef📍 BuffaloOpen to discussion

JT's Buffalo, a contemporary Italian fine dining restaurant, seeks an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead its scratch kitchen. The ideal candidate is a skilled culinary professional who values high-quality ingredients. Locally sourced produce and imported Italian staples are staples of the menu.

Apply now → 6 wks ago
Marcus Vale on Startender
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Marcus Vale
Chef · Buffalo
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FAQ

How do I get a chef job in Buffalo?
The fastest route in Buffalo 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. Buffalo bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in Buffalo?
Plenty of Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
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What is Startender?
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