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SSuperior Talent Source
Executive Chef | No Late Nights | Closed 6 Holidays
Superior Talent Source
Chef📍 Columbus$24/hr

High-energy restaurant seeks a culinary leader to drive excellence in the kitchen. Competitive pay and benefits, including six paid holidays and huge growth potential, are offered. A team-focused environment with no late nights is provided.

Apply now → 5 days ago
CCarthago LLC
Executive Chef
Carthago LLC
Chef📍 Columbus$27/hr

Job Description Job Description Benefits: Competitive salary Employee discounts Free food & snacks Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Career Advancement Opportunities Job Summary We are seeking a

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CCameron Mitchell External
Sous Chef-Columbus
Cameron Mitchell External
Chef📍 Columbus$25/hr

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations. The ideal candidate is a team player who prioritizes quality and safety. This role offers a chance to work with a reputable hospitality group.

Apply now → 6 days ago
FFriend that Cooks
Personal Chef - Columbus
Friend that Cooks
Chef📍 Columbus$24/hr

Friend That Cooks seeks a skilled chef to create customized menus and cook for clients in their homes. This role offers a better work-life balance, with fewer evening and weekend hours. A passion for cooking from scratch is required.

Apply now → 6 days ago
SScioto Country Club
Sous Chef
Scioto Country Club
Chef📍 Columbus$31/hr

Scioto Country Club, a top US country club, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join its team. The ideal candidate is a hospitality-driven professional with a passion for excellence. Outstanding talent is rewarded at this prestigious club.

Apply now → 6 days ago
TThe Boat House
Executive Chef
The Boat House
Chef📍 Columbus$41/hr

About Us Situated on the scenic waterfront, The Boat House is a premier dining destination known for its fresh coastal cuisine, breathtaking views, and warm hospitality . We offer guests a vibrant setting for dining, spe

Apply now → 1 wk ago
CCmr Corp
Sous Chef-Columbus
Cmr Corp
Chef📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion
Apply now → 3 wks ago
TTopgolf
Culinary Supervisor
Topgolf
Chef📍 ColumbusOpen to discussion

Chef job at Topgolf in Columbus.

Apply now → 12 wks ago
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Alex Rivera
Chef · Columbus
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Roughly $19–$34 an hour — more at high-volume venues and busy weekend service.

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FAQ

How do I get a chef job in Columbus?
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.

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