Chef Jobs in San Francisco

3 chef gigs open in SF right now — newest first.
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3 chef gigs open right now in SF

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HHazie's
Chef Joey Altman opens new restaurant in Hayes Valley
Hazie's
Chef📍 San FranciscoOpen to discussion

Hazie's, a contemporary California cuisine bar and kitchen in Hayes Valley, seeks a skilled chef to lead its kitchen. The ideal candidate is passionate about handcrafted cooking with high-quality ingredients. A creative and thoughtful approach to food is essential.

Apply now → 2 days ago
HHazie's
"Yes Chef"
Hazie's
Chef📍 San FranciscoOpen to discussion

Hazie's is a contemporary California kitchen in Hayes Valley. They're looking for a skilled chef to lead the kitchen. Premium ingredients and thoughtful preparation are key.

Apply now → 2 days ago
CConvene
Sous Chef
Convene
Chef📍 San FranciscoOpen to discussion

Convene Hospitality Group seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join their team. The ideal candidate is passionate about creating exceptional culinary experiences. A dynamic and creative work environment is offered.

Apply now → 3 wks ago
Maya Torres on Startender
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Maya Torres
Chef · San Francisco
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Roughly $22–$42 an hour — more at high-volume venues and busy weekend service.

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FAQ

How do I get a chef job in San Francisco?
The fastest route in San Francisco 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. San Francisco bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in San Francisco?
Plenty of San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
San Francisco’s high-end dining market pays chefs some of the country’s best kitchen wages, from the Mission to SoMa and Hayes Valley. Most working San Francisco chefs take home roughly $22–$42 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where San Francisco 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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