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JF Restaurants at Hamlin House
JF Restaurants at Hamlin House
Chef📍 OrlandoOpen to discussion

Hamlin House, a 28,000 sq. ft. social and racquet club in Orlando, seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to lead and develop a team. This role offers a $70K-$75K salary and the chance to work with Chef John Fraser. A high-energy environment and elevated hospitality experience are key.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
bartaco Dr. Phillips
bartaco Dr. Phillips
Chef📍 OrlandoOpen to discussion

Upscale casual restaurant seeks a skilled Executive Chef to lead the kitchen. A passionate and purpose-driven individual is desired to drive culinary excellence. Competitive investment in team development is offered.

Apply now → 1 wk ago
Tavistock Restaurant Collection (Lake Nona)
Tavistock Restaurant Collection (Lake Nona)
Chef📍 OrlandoOpen to discussion

Tavistock Restaurant Collection seeks a visionary Executive Chef to lead culinary operations. A hands-on leader is needed to drive excellence. Upscale dining experience expected.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
Mills Market
Chef📍 OrlandoOpen to discussion

Kai Kai seeks a passionate Wok Chef who thrives in fast-paced kitchens and takes pride in cooking from scratch. This role requires consistency and attention to detail in preparing traditional wok dishes. A team player with a focus on quality and hospitality is desired.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
BENTO - Orlando - Dr. Phillips
Chef📍 OrlandoOpen to discussion

Upscale sushi restaurant seeks skilled Sushi Chef to craft high-quality dishes and ensure food safety. Must be detail-oriented and able to work efficiently on the sushi bar line. Strong prep and presentation skills are required.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
BENTO - Orlando - Dr. Phillips
Chef📍 OrlandoOpen to discussion

Upscale sushi venue seeks a skilled chef to prep high-quality Build-A-Pokes with precision and accuracy. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and able to maintain quality assurance and food safety standards. Strong attention to detail is required.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
Jaleo Disney Springs
Jaleo Disney Springs
Chef📍 OrlandoOpen to discussion

Supporting the Chef de Cuisine, a skilled Sous Chef is needed for a fast-paced culinary team. A motivated and organized individual with a passion for cooking is required. Competitive kitchen environment.

Apply now → 6 wks ago
Cañonita (LN)
Cañonita (LN)
Chef📍 OrlandoOpen to discussion

Canonita Lake Nona seeks a skilled Executive Chef to lead its kitchen team. The ideal candidate is a culinary expert with strong leadership skills. This upscale venue offers a unique dining experience.

Apply now → 9 wks ago
Cañonita (LN)
Cañonita (LN)
Chef📍 OrlandoOpen to discussion

Upscale lakefront restaurant Canonita seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join its kitchen team in Lake Nona. The ideal candidate is a culinary expert with strong leadership skills. Competitive perks are offered in a dynamic work environment.

Apply now → 9 wks ago
Nami (FL)
Chef📍 OrlandoOpen to discussion

Nami, a contemporary Japanese restaurant, seeks a skilled Chef De Partie to join its team. The ideal candidate is precise and detail-oriented. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 12 wks ago
Tavistock Restaurant Collection (Lake Nona)
Tavistock Restaurant Collection (Lake Nona)
Chef📍 OrlandoOpen to discussion

Chroma Modern Bar + Kitchen seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join their vibrant team. This role requires a detail-oriented and creative individual. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 12 wks ago
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FAQ

How do I get a chef job in Orlando?
The fastest route in Orlando 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. Orlando bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in Orlando?
Plenty of Orlando 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 Orlando?
Orlando's dining scene hires chefs from downtown / Wall Street to the Mills 50 District, and new openings keep lifting pay. Most working Orlando chefs take home roughly $19–$34 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Orlando 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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