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Chef Jobs in San Jose

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BBon Appetit
Sous Chef
Bon Appetit
Chef📍 San Jose$25/hr

Upscale food company seeks a skilled Sous Chef to create great food with a salary of $75,000-$85,000. Passion for culinary innovation is a must. Outstanding service and creativity are valued.

Apply now → 2 days ago
BBon Appetit
Cafe Chef
Bon Appetit
Chef📍 San Jose$23/hr

Job Description Job Description Position Title: Cafe Chef Salary: 85,000-95,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstandi

Apply now → 2 days ago
EEataly North America
Pastry Chef Lead
Eataly North America
Chef📍 San Jose$25/hr

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products

Apply now → 3 days ago
EEataly North America
Culinary Instructor / Teaching Chef
Eataly North America
Chef📍 San Jose$32/hr

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products

Apply now → 3 days ago
HHutchinson Consulting
Executive Sous Chef- Upscale Catering Company
Hutchinson Consulting
Chef📍 San Jose$25/hr

A Catering Sous Chef is needed to serve in a second-in-command capacity within in a catering kitchen, working directly under the executive chef. They will oversee the execution of catering and banquet services, ensuring

Apply now → 3 days ago
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Executive Chef
The Madison Collective - Silicon Valley
Chef📍 Palo AltoOpen to discussion

High-end French-Vietnamese restaurant in Palo Alto seeks an exceptional Executive Chef to launch a new concept. The ideal candidate is a skilled culinary leader with a passion for Southeast Asian cuisine and classical French technique. This landmark venue offers a unique opportunity to deliver refined execution and memorable dining experiences.

Apply now → 4 days ago
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Executive Chef
The Hamilton Homeowners Association
Chef📍 Palo AltoOpen to discussion

The Hamilton seeks a passionate Executive Chef to lead its team and elevate the dining experience with fresh ideas and current trends. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about California lifestyle cuisine and brings new perspectives. Upscale dining experience preferred.

Apply now → 5 days ago
EEvans Global Aviation LLC
Sous Chef
Evans Global Aviation LLC
Chef📍 San Jose$33/hr

Job Purpose: The Sous Chef is responsible for managing the kitchen staff in the absence of the General Manager and oversees the preparation of hot food and related inventory levels of the kitchen. The Sous Chef will be a

Apply now → 1 wk ago
PProtégé
Chef de Partie
Protégé
Chef📍 Palo AltoOpen to discussion

Upscale-casual Michelin-starred restaurant in Palo Alto seeks a motivated Chef de Partie. The ideal candidate values teamwork and personal respect. Seasonally driven cuisine and world-class wine list offer a unique culinary experience.

Apply now → 3 wks ago
TTopgolf
Executive Culinary Manager
Topgolf
Chef📍 San JoseOpen to discussion
Apply now → 3 wks ago
HHouse of Blues
Northern California - Regional Chef – Backstage Artist Catering & Hospitality
House of Blues
Chef📍 Mountain ViewOpen to discussion
Apply now → 8 wks ago
TTopgolf
Culinary Supervisor - Hourly
Topgolf
Chef📍 San JoseOpen to discussion

Chef job at Topgolf in San Jose.

Apply now → 12 wks ago
EEataly
Chef Culinary Instructor (Scuola Chef)
Eataly
Chef📍 Santa ClaraOpen to discussion

Chef job at Eataly in Santa Clara.

Apply now → 12 wks ago
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Chef · San Jose
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FAQ

How do I get a chef job in San Jose?
The fastest route in San Jose 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 Jose bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in San Jose?
Plenty of San Jose 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 Jose?
San Jose's dining scene hires chefs from Downtown San Jose to Santana Row, and new openings keep lifting pay. Most working San Jose chefs take home roughly $24–$43 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where San Jose 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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