Merritt Hospitality, LLC d/b/a HEI Hotels & Resorts
Chef📍 Savannah$44/hr
Luxury hotel in Savannah seeks an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead the kitchen. The ideal candidate is a skilled and creative culinary professional. Southern charm and modern sophistication drive the venue's atmosphere.
Upscale restaurant in Savannah seeks experienced Sous Chef with strong culinary skills and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate is hands-on and invested in developing team members. This role requires a present and engaged kitchen leader.
Upscale Savannah restaurant seeks a hands-on Culinary Director to lead a high-volume kitchen. The ideal candidate is passionate about food and developing their team. A business-savvy chef who takes ownership is preferred.
Upscale Savannah restaurant seeks a talented Chef de Cuisine to lead daily culinary operations. The ideal candidate combines strong culinary skills with leadership and business acumen. A hands-on approach is required for this key role.
The fastest route in Savannah 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. Savannah bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in Savannah?
Plenty of Savannah 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 Savannah?
Savannah kitchens staff chefs across the Historic District, River Street and City Market, with the busiest rooms paying for experience. Most working Savannah chefs take home roughly $18–$32 an hour.
What is Startender?
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