Upscale French restaurant in Columbus seeks a driven Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and uphold quality standards. This hands-on role offers a base salary of $75,000-$85,000. A high-volume environment demands a skilled and motivated culinary professional.
Upscale neighborhood restaurant in Columbus seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen. Competitive salary range of $140,000 to $160,000 plus bonus. Boutique hospitality group offers corporate support and creative freedom.
Authentic French bistro in downtown Columbus seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead its culinary program. Competitive salary range of $100,000-$110,000 and relocation assistance are offered. This certified French establishment requires a skilled chef to maintain its high standards.
The fastest route in Columbus 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. Columbus bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in Columbus?
Plenty of Columbus 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 Columbus?
Chefs are in demand across Columbus — the Short North and the Arena District kitchens hire hardest. Most working Columbus chefs take home roughly $19–$34 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Columbus 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.
