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8 chef gigs open right now in Pittsburgh

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St. Clair Country Club
Chef📍 Pittsburgh$26/hr

St. Clair Country Club seeks a skilled PM Sous Chef to lead evening culinary operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a focus on quality and consistency. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Apply now → 2 days ago
Cornerstone Restaurant
Cook📍 Pittsburgh$20/hr

Cornerstone Restaurant seeks a skilled Sous Chef or Line Cook to join its fast-paced kitchen team. The ideal candidate is passionate and experienced, able to work closely with the chef and contribute to the kitchen's vibrant culture. A strong understanding of cooking procedures is required.

Apply now → 3 days ago
THE PITTSBURGH GOLF CLUB
Chef📍 Pittsburgh$20/hr

Upscale venue seeks a skilled Sous Chef with banquet and a la carte experience to lead shifts and drive success. The ideal candidate builds morale and delivers results. Strong organizational and leadership skills are required.

Apply now → 3 days ago
Bigham Tavern
Bigham Tavern
Chef📍 Pittsburgh$39/hr

Bigham Tavern, a high-volume Pittsburgh staple, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at its flagship Mt. Washington location. The ideal candidate is a skilled leader with a passion for scratch cooking and creative menu development. Strong neighborhood following and award-winning cuisine.

Apply now → 3 days ago
Ritual House
Chef📍 Pittsburgh$27/hr

Ritual House, a new restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh, seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join its team. The ideal candidate is a motivated and creative individual who can help drive the kitchen's success. Competitive salary and benefits, including free food and advancement opportunities, are offered.

Apply now → 3 days ago
Barcelona Wine Bar
Barcelona Wine Bar
Chef📍 Pittsburgh$34/hr

Upscale Pittsburgh kitchen seeks a skilled Sous Chef to oversee food preparation and supervise staff. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented leader who ensures high-quality dishes. Competitive environment demands precision and passion.

Apply now → 3 days ago
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
Gaucho Parrilla Argentina
Chef📍 Pittsburgh$55/hr

Gaucho Parrilla Argentina seeks a skilled Executive Chef to lead its culinary team in a dynamic kitchen. The ideal candidate has a passion for South American cuisine and thrives in fast-paced environments. Renowned restaurant offers opportunity to infuse Argentine flavors into its menu.

Apply now → 6 days ago
Barcelona Wine Bar-Pittsburgh
Chef📍 PittsburghOpen to discussion

Upscale Pittsburgh restaurant seeks a skilled Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation. A seasoned culinary professional with strong leadership skills is required. Competitive pay and opportunities for growth are offered.

Apply now → 6 wks ago
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Roughly $19–$34 an hour — more at high-volume venues and busy weekend service.

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FAQ

How do I get a chef job in Pittsburgh?
The fastest route in Pittsburgh 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. Pittsburgh bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in Pittsburgh?
Plenty of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh kitchens staff chefs across the Strip District, the South Side and Lawrenceville, with the busiest rooms paying for experience. Most working Pittsburgh chefs take home roughly $19–$34 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where Pittsburgh 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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