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Chef Jobs in New Orleans

14 chef gigs open in New Orleans right now — newest first.
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14 chef gigs open right now in New Orleans

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HHouse of Blues
Fillmore New Orleans - Sous Chef NEW
House of Blues
Chef📍 New OrleansOpen to discussion
Apply now → 4 hrs ago
SSafta's Table
Chef NEW
Safta's Table
Chef📍 New OrleansOpen to discussion

Position: Chef Salary: $65,000 About Safta’s Table: Safta’s Table is a casual, all-day café located in Lakeview, New Orleans, offering counter service, family-style meals to-go, and many of the comfort

Apply now → 1 day ago
CCopper Vine Restaurant & Inn
Executive Sous Chef
Copper Vine Restaurant & Inn
Chef📍 New OrleansOpen to discussion

Copper Vine, a contemporary American restaurant and inn, seeks an experienced Executive Sous Chef to join its team. The ideal candidate is a skilled and creative culinary professional. Copper Vine offers a unique and historic setting with opportunities for growth.

Apply now → 3 days ago
CCompère Lapin
Sous Chef
Compère Lapin
Chef📍 New OrleansOpen to discussion

A high-end kitchen seeks a driven Sous Chef with leadership experience and a passion for quality. A competitive salary and share of service charge are offered, along with full benefits. A positive and compassionate attitude is essential.

Apply now → 3 days ago
SSaba
Sous Chef
Saba
Chef📍 New Orleans$29/hr

Saba, a modern Israeli restaurant in New Orleans, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join its kitchen team. The ideal candidate is a creative and driven individual with a passion for Middle Eastern cuisine. Saba offers a unique culinary experience guided by Chef Alon Shaya's heritage and stories.

Apply now → 5 days ago
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Executive Chef
Emeril's Homebase
Chef📍 New OrleansOpen to discussion

Luxury hotel brand Fairmont seeks a skilled Executive Chef for its upscale Delmonico Steakhouse. The ideal candidate is a culinary expert with a passion for excellence. Competitive opportunity in a renowned hotel setting.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
LLe Moyne Bistro
Sous Chef
Le Moyne Bistro
Chef📍 New OrleansOpen to discussion

Le Moyne Bistro and Maria's Oyster Bar seek a skilled Sous Chef to lead their kitchen team in downtown New Orleans. The ideal candidate has high-volume experience and can maintain consistency under pressure. A strong kitchen leader is needed to manage prep and execution.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
AASM Global
Culinary Supervisor
ASM Global
Chef📍 New OrleansOpen to discussion
Apply now → 1 wk ago
HHouse of Blues
LN Venues, Sous Chef - House of Blues New Orleans
House of Blues
Chef📍 New OrleansOpen to discussion
Apply now → 2 wks ago
TThe Crustacean Club
Line Chef
The Crustacean Club
Chef📍 New OrleansOpen to discussion

Upscale Gulf seafood kitchen seeks a disciplined line chef with culinary school or high-end restaurant experience. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are required. Oyster shucking experience is a plus.

Apply now → 3 wks ago
HHotel Saint Vincent
Junior Sous Chef
Hotel Saint Vincent
Chef📍 New Orleans$23/hr

Hotel Saint Vincent seeks a skilled Junior Sous Chef to join its refined hospitality team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences. McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality offers a unique and expanding culinary environment.

Apply now → 3 wks ago
CCaesars New Orleans
Executive Chef, Property (Caesars New Orleans)
Caesars New Orleans
Chef📍 New OrleansOpen to discussion

Caesars New Orleans seeks a seasoned Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, overseeing menu development and team management. A strategic and creative leader is needed to drive success. High standards of food quality and guest satisfaction are expected.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
EEmeril's Restaurant
Chef de Partie
Emeril's Restaurant
Chef📍 New OrleansInquire for pay

Chef job at Emeril's Restaurant in New Orleans.

Apply now → 8 wks ago
BBroussard's Restaurant
Sous Chef
Broussard's Restaurant
Chef📍 New OrleansInquire for pay

Chef job at Broussard's Restaurant in New Orleans.

Apply now → 9 wks ago
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FAQ

How do I get a chef job in New Orleans?
The fastest route in New Orleans 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. New Orleans bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in New Orleans?
Plenty of New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
New Orleans kitchens — from the French Quarter to Uptown and the Marigny — staff chefs around a packed festival and tourism calendar. Most working New Orleans chefs take home roughly $18–$33 an hour.
What is Startender?
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