Chef De Cuisine Jobs in Texas

Chef De Cuisine jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, with strong demand concentrated in full-service hotel dining, independent fine dining, and the booming hospitality corridors of Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Major employers with a lasting Texas presence include Four Seasons Hotels, Hyatt Corporation, and Landry's Inc., which operate multiple flagship properties across the state. The most sought-after specialties are modern Texan cuisine, elevated Latin and Tex-Mex concepts, and upscale steakhouse programs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles5+
Top employerOmni Hotels
Top cityAustin, TX
Cities hiring4
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHospitality

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Omni Hotels
Chef de Cuisine
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Added 1w ago
Chef de Cuisine
Omni Hotels
Irving, Texas
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Rice University
Chef de Cuisine
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Rice University
Added 1mo ago
Chef de Cuisine
Rice University
Houston, Texas
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Hyatt
Chef de Cuisine
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Hyatt
Added 2w ago
Chef de Cuisine
Hyatt
Austin, Texas
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Aramark
Chef de Cuisine
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Aramark
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Chef de Cuisine
Aramark
Pampa, Texas
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Chefs & Cooks
Hospitality Management
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Omni Hotels
Chef De Cuisine
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Omni Hotels
Added 3mo ago
Chef De Cuisine
Omni Hotels
Austin, Texas
Food Service
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hospitality Management
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Chef De Cuisine Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Austin
2 jobs
Houston
1 jobs
Irving
1 jobs
Pampa
1 jobs

Chef De Cuisine Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Omni Hotels
    Omni Hotels2
  • Aramark
    Aramark1
  • Hyatt
    Hyatt1
  • Rice University
    Rice University1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Hospitality & Tourism2
  • Education1
  • Food & Beverage1

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in chef de cuisine jobs across Texas.

  • Minimum five years of progressive culinary leadership experience in full-service restaurant or hotel environments
  • Demonstrated ability to develop menus, manage food costs, and oversee kitchen operations end to end
  • Proven experience leading, scheduling, and training kitchen teams of ten or more staff
  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional training from an accredited program strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with inventory management, vendor negotiation, and HACCP food-safety compliance
  • Experience adapting menus to local Texas sourcing, seasonal availability, and regional guest preferences

Chef De Cuisine Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a chef de cuisine in Texas?

Texas does not require a state-issued culinary license to work as a chef de cuisine, but a valid food handler or food manager certification is required to work in any Texas food service establishment. Most candidates pursue a culinary arts degree or diploma, then build progressive kitchen experience through sous chef and executive sous chef roles. Texas employers typically expect demonstrated leadership in a comparable kitchen environment before promoting or hiring at the chef de cuisine level.

How much do chef de cuisines make in Texas?

Chef de cuisines in Texas earn a median of about $56,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $31,380 for the lowest 10% to over $92,290 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire chef de cuisines in Texas?

Employers hiring chef de cuisines in Texas right now include Omni Hotels, Aramark, and Hyatt, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of luxury hotel brands, independent fine dining groups, and large resort properties means openings appear across a wide range of ownership models and kitchen sizes.

Which Texas cities have the most chef de cuisine jobs?

Austin, Houston, and Irving have the most chef de cuisine openings in Texas. Houston's internationally diverse dining scene and large convention hotel base drive the highest volume, while Dallas supports demand through its deep concentration of upscale restaurant groups and corporate hospitality venues, and Austin's rapid growth in boutique hotels and chef-driven independent concepts continues to add positions.

Are there remote chef de cuisine jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Chef de cuisine is a hands-on kitchen leadership role requiring daily presence on the line, so most positions are fully on-site by nature. About 0% of chef de cuisine openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those tend to be consulting or menu-development contracts rather than full-time staff roles.

How can I get hired as a chef de cuisine in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is to enter through a sous chef or senior line cook role at a large Texas hotel or resort group such as Hyatt, Marriott, or Omni, which run structured internal advancement programs. Completing a culinary apprenticeship through the American Culinary Federation's Texas chapters or earning a food manager certification strengthens candidacy. From there, demonstrating menu development, food-cost management, and team leadership inside a Texas kitchen is what converts a line-level background into a chef de cuisine offer.

Where can I find and apply to chef de cuisine jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to chef de cuisine jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level, kitchen type, and preferred metro, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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