Chef Jobs
Chef jobs are open across fine dining, hotels, healthcare, catering, and corporate foodservice, at every level from line cook to executive chef, with specializations in pastry, garde manger, and cuisine-specific kitchen leadership. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Chef
Location: San Diego, CA (onsite)
We're building the Android of self-driving cars. Our cars drive hundreds of millions of miles every year all around the world. We're looking for a full-time chef to run lunch and dinner for our team in Old Town. This is a Monday through Friday, onsite role cooking for a small group — usually 20–25 people for lunch and 15–20 for dinner. We're looking for someone who can consistently make good food, keep the kitchen running smoothly, and make smart calls with minimal oversight. That means planning healthy meals people actually want to eat, staying on top of snacks and drinks, and managing cost without making the food feel cheap or repetitive.
- Cook lunch and dinner for the office
- Plan menus and manage ordering
- Own inventory, snacks, drinks, and budget
- Keep the kitchen running smoothly
- Work with existing vendors and dietary needs
You should apply if
- You cook well and care about consistency
- You’re organized and self-directed
- You can balance quality, variety, and cost
- You’ve owned kitchen operations before
Comp
- Full-time salary, based on experience
- Stock options
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Office gym and workout classes
To apply, email your resume to work@comma.ai and include a sample lunch/dinner menu.
Job Title: Chef
Location: San Diego, CA (onsite)
We're building the Android of self-driving cars. Our cars drive hundreds of millions of miles every year all around the world. We're looking for a full-time chef to run lunch and dinner for our team in Old Town. This is a Monday through Friday, onsite role cooking for a small group — usually 20–25 people for lunch and 15–20 for dinner. We're looking for someone who can consistently make good food, keep the kitchen running smoothly, and make smart calls with minimal oversight. That means planning healthy meals people actually want to eat, staying on top of snacks and drinks, and managing cost without making the food feel cheap or repetitive.
- Cook lunch and dinner for the office
- Plan menus and manage ordering
- Own inventory, snacks, drinks, and budget
- Keep the kitchen running smoothly
- Work with existing vendors and dietary needs
You should apply if
- You cook well and care about consistency
- You’re organized and self-directed
- You can balance quality, variety, and cost
- You’ve owned kitchen operations before
Comp
- Full-time salary, based on experience
- Stock options
- Health/Dental/Vision
- Office gym and workout classes
To apply, email your resume to work@comma.ai and include a sample lunch/dinner menu.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sodexo146
- Aramark70
- Omni Hotels39
- Troon33
- Hyatt29
Top Industries Hiring
- Food & Beverage291
- Hospitality & Tourism225
- Retail88
- Sports & Recreation76
- Education47
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chef jobs.
- Proven experience in a professional kitchen at the line cook or above level
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification or equivalent food safety credential
- Ability to manage food cost, ordering, and inventory within a set budget
- Experience leading, training, and scheduling a kitchen team
- Knowledge of proper food storage, HACCP principles, and health code compliance
- Culinary school diploma, associate degree, or equivalent on-the-job training
Tips for Your Chef Job Search
Tailor your resume to kitchen type
A fine dining resume reads differently from a healthcare or corporate foodservice one. Lead with the kitchen environment most relevant to the job, name the cuisine styles you've executed, and list any high-volume or cover-count metrics that match the posting's scale.
List certifications above your work history
ServSafe Food Handler, Food Protection Manager certification, and any allergen or HACCP training catch a hiring manager's eye faster when they're near the top. Many chef postings filter on these before reviewing experience, so don't bury them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chef openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your station
Search by station or specialty, such as pastry, saucier, or banquet, rather than just 'chef.' Postings that name your exact station attract less competition and signal an employer who knows what they need, which shortens the interview process.
Bring a tasting or portfolio to interviews
Many executive chef and sous chef interviews include a working kitchen stage or a tasting component. Ask in advance whether a stage is expected, prepare two or three signature dishes you can execute cleanly under pressure, and bring printed menu samples if the role involves menu development.
Negotiate start date around notice periods
Kitchen teams run lean, and leaving your current employer short-staffed follows you in a tight industry. When negotiating, name a specific start date that gives your current kitchen two full weeks, and frame it as reliability rather than a delay.
Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chefs?
The companies hiring the most chefs right now include Sodexo, Aramark, and Omni Hotels, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hotel groups, healthcare systems, and large contract foodservice operators consistently account for a significant portion of posted chef roles nationwide.
How many chef jobs are remote?
About 1% of chef openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how hands-on most kitchen roles are. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include recipe development consulting, culinary content creation, and corporate menu planning roles that don't require daily on-site production.
How do you become a chef?
Most chefs start by working entry-level kitchen positions such as prep cook or line cook to build foundational technique. Completing a culinary arts program at a community college or culinary institute accelerates advancement. From there, moving through stations, earning food safety certification, and taking on sous chef responsibilities prepares you for a head chef or executive chef role over time.
How do you get hired as a chef with little experience?
Apply for prep cook or line cook roles explicitly open to junior candidates, since most kitchens promote from within once they see your work ethic and knife skills. Completing a ServSafe certification before applying signals professionalism. A brief stage, meaning a short unpaid or trial shift, at a target restaurant can also get your foot in the door before a formal opening is posted.
What does the chef interview process look like?
Chef interviews typically begin with a phone or in-person conversation about your background, kitchen philosophy, and experience with the relevant cuisine or concept. Many employers follow with a working kitchen stage where you prepare dishes under real service conditions. Final rounds for leadership roles often include a meeting with the general manager or food and beverage director and may involve a menu presentation or cost-structure discussion.
Where can I find and apply to chef jobs?
You can find and apply to chef jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, cuisine background, and preferred kitchen environment, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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