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Chef Jobs in Milwaukee

4 chef gigs open in Milwaukee right now — newest first.
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4 chef gigs open right now in Milwaukee

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SScreaming Tuna
Sushi Chef
Screaming Tuna
Chef📍 Milwaukee$26/hr

Screaming Tuna, a sustainable sushi bistro, seeks a skilled Sushi Chef to join its culinary team. The ideal candidate prioritizes quality and creativity, working under Executive Chef Jason Morimoto. Award-winning restaurant along Milwaukee Riverwalk offers a unique dining experience.

Apply now → 2 days ago
NNorthwestern Mutual
Chef
Northwestern Mutual
Chef📍 Milwaukee$33/hr

Upscale cafeteria and catering service seeks a skilled Chef to prepare scratch meals. The ideal candidate is a creative and health-conscious individual with expertise in various cooking techniques. Wellness-focused menu development is a key part of the role.

Apply now → 2 days ago
CCSC Generation
Chef Instructor, Savory (Sur La Table)
CSC Generation
Chef📍 Milwaukee$14/hr

Sur La Table seeks a skilled Chef Instructor to lead cooking classes. The ideal candidate is passionate about culinary arts and sharing knowledge. Premium kitchen retailer offering exclusive products and expertise.

Apply now → 3 days ago
TTupelo Honey
Sous Chef (Hourly Mgr)
Tupelo Honey
Chef📍 Milwaukee$23/hr

Tupelo Honey seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead hourly teams with passion and growth opportunities. The ideal candidate has a passion for serving the community and fostering the brand. Benefits include a fair start wage and diverse perks.

Apply now → 3 days ago
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Marcus Vale
Chef · Milwaukee
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FAQ

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