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221c Museum Hotels
Sous Chef at Idol Wolf
21c Museum Hotels
Chef📍 St. Louis$38/hr

Job Description Reports To: Chef de Cuisine/Executive Chef Supervises: Line Cooks, Stewards General Purpose: A Sous Chef has worked very hard to get where he/she is, and a new Sous knows the real hard work is yet to come

Apply now → 1 day ago
MMissouri Athletic Club
Junior Sous Chef
Missouri Athletic Club
Chef📍 St. Louis$21/hr

The Missouri Athletic Club, a top private club in the US, seeks a Junior Sous Chef to join its team in Clayton. This role requires a skilled and supervisory individual to train and lead. The club offers a historic and enriching environment.

Apply now → 2 days ago
221c Museum Hotel St Louis
Sous Chef at Idol Wolf
21c Museum Hotel St Louis
Chef📍 St. LouisOpen to discussion

Idol Wolf seeks a skilled Sous Chef to lead line cooks and drive kitchen success. This key role requires a multifaceted leader with expertise in all kitchen stations. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with strong organizational skills.

Apply now → 2 days ago
TTopgolf
Culinary Manager
Topgolf
Chef📍 St. Louis$30/hr

ABOUT TOPGOLF Topgolf is a sports entertainment company that has changed how millions of people experience golf and where you can build a serious career. Our venues are high-energy, high-volume environments where perform

Apply now → 2 days ago
FFirebirds Wood Fired Grill
Sous Chef
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Chef📍 St. Louis$17/hr

Upscale kitchen seeking a skilled Sous Chef to drive quality food production in a clean and organized environment. A motivated and experienced culinary professional is needed to lead by example. Exceptional hospitality experience preferred.

Apply now → 3 days ago
IIvy Cafe
Pastry Chef
Ivy Cafe
Chef📍 St. Louis$19/hr

Ivy Cafe in Clayton, MO seeks a skilled Pastry Chef to create high-quality desserts. The ideal candidate is a talented and creative individual with a passion for exceptional cuisine. This cozy cafe offers a warm atmosphere and high-quality ingredients.

Apply now → 5 days ago
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Chef, Restaurant
Live! by Loews
Chef📍 St. LouisOpen to discussion
Apply now → 4 wks ago
FFISD - Thomas Jefferson School
SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
FISD - Thomas Jefferson School
Chef📍 St. LouisOpen to discussion

Full-time sous chef wanted at Thomas Jefferson School in Saint Louis. Previous cook and prep experience required. $18-$20 per hour, with free meals and uniforms.

Apply now → 5 wks ago
CCaesars Entertainment
Sous Chef-Vietnamese Cuisine
Caesars Entertainment
Chef📍 St LouisOpen to discussion
Apply now → 7 wks ago
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Chef · St. Louis
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FAQ

How do I get a chef job in St. Louis?
The fastest route in St. Louis 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. St. Louis bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in St. Louis?
Plenty of St. Louis 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 St. Louis?
Chefs are in demand across St. Louis — the Grove and Soulard kitchens hire hardest. Most working St. Louis chefs take home roughly $19–$34 an hour.
What is Startender?
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