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IIndependence Village
Sous Chef
Independence Village
Chef📍 Des Moines$28/hr

Fine dining venue seeks a skilled Sous Chef with leadership abilities and strong organization skills. Proven experience and certification are required. Assist the Executive Chef in managing the culinary department.

Apply now → 3 days ago
TTopgolf
Culinary Manager
Topgolf
Chef📍 Des Moines$28/hr

Topgolf seeks a skilled Culinary Manager to lead high-volume kitchens in a dynamic sports entertainment venue. The ideal candidate holds quality to high standards and can motivate a team. Results-driven leaders with a passion for culinary excellence are preferred.

Apply now → 3 days ago
TTopgolf
Culinary Manager
Topgolf
Chef📍 West Des MoinesOpen to discussion
Apply now → 5 days ago
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Marcus Vale
Chef · Des Moines
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FAQ

How do I get a chef job in Des Moines?
The fastest route in Des Moines 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. Des Moines bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in Des Moines?
Plenty of Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
It depends on the room and the night — Des Moines 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 Des Moines venues are paying right now.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Des Moines 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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