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2 chef gigs open right now in Madison

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BBar Corallini
Sous Chef
Bar Corallini
Chef📍 MadisonOpen to discussion

Upscale kitchen seeks a skilled Sous Chef to oversee food preparation and supervise staff. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401(k) with employer match. A strong leader with attention to detail is required.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
TThe Cooper's Tavern
Executive Chef
The Cooper's Tavern
Chef📍 MadisonOpen to discussion

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Apply now → 6 wks ago
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Marcus Vale
Chef · Madison
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FAQ

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