Chef Jobs in Dallas, TX
Chef jobs in Dallas are concentrated in Uptown, the Design District, and Deep Ellum, where independent restaurants, hotel kitchens, and entertainment venues drive steady demand for line cooks through executive chefs. Employers actively posting right now include Aramark, The SSA, and Thomas Cuisine. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Cafe Momentum
Café Momentum is a nonprofit restaurant and professional training facility in the heart of Dallas, Texas. The program offers a 12-month paid post-release internship for young men and women coming out of juvenile detention. These Interns rotate through all aspects of the restaurant while focusing on the development of social and life skills with a comprehensive case management team. Our team works to transform young lives by equipping our community’s most at-risk youth with life skills, education and employment opportunities to help them reach their full potential.
Position Summary
The Sous Chef plays a critical leadership role in the kitchen, supporting the Chef de Cuisine in the daily operations of a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen environment. This position combines culinary excellence with mentorship and training, working hands-on with youth interns to develop both their culinary skills and life capabilities. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, thrives in a team setting, and is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of justice-involved youth.
A vital aspect of this role is mentorship. You will be expected to guide and develop Cafe Momentum interns, fostering their growth through hands-on training and internal certifications. Our interns are the reason we are at Cafe Momentum. Understanding their needs and adapting our approach for each intern is a unique part of our restaurant.
Specific Duties
Assist the Chef de Cuisine in planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities.
Ensure the kitchen maintains high standards of cleanliness, organization, and safety
Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals.
Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed with approval from the Chef de Cuisine
Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises interns assigned to their station; intern supervision includes, but is not limited to, training on station-specific skills, monitoring behavior and attendance, reporting both positive and negative outcomes to the intern’s case manager and members of the Program Team
Completes internal certifications for their station and supervises the other station's completion of the internal certifications for the interns
Oversees the use of standardized recipes in training the interns in the back-of-house
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional kitchen, including supervisory responsibilities.
Proven leadership and mentoring abilities; experience working with youth or in a nonprofit setting is a plus.
Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
Ability to remain calm and focused in a high-pressure environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Aramark11
- The SSA11
- Thomas Cuisine11
- Rosewood Hotel11
- Flik Independent School Dining11
Chef Jobs in Dallas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a chef job in Dallas?
Focus your search on Dallas's hotel corridor along the Arts District, the restaurant-dense Uptown and Knox-Henderson neighborhoods, and the growing restaurant scene in Bishop Arts. High-volume employers like hotel food and beverage operations, upscale steakhouses, and private event venues hire most frequently. Candidates with experience in Tex-Mex, Southern, or upscale American cuisine have a clear edge, as do those who can work brunch and late-night service shifts that define Dallas dining culture.
Which companies hire chefs in Dallas?
Dallas chef roles are posted by Aramark, The SSA, and Thomas Cuisine and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The Dallas market includes a strong mix of luxury hotel properties, independent fine-dining groups, and fast-casual chains with regional headquarters in the Metroplex.
Are there remote chef jobs in Dallas?
Yes, though remote work is rare for hands-on kitchen roles and more common for culinary-adjacent positions like recipe development, food writing, and virtual cooking instruction. About 0% of chef openings tied to Dallas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the predominantly on-site nature of the work. Corporate culinary consulting and content-focused roles tied to Dallas-based food brands are the most likely to offer flexibility.
How can I get a chef job in Dallas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point in Dallas is a prep cook or kitchen helper role at one of the city's many hotel properties, country clubs, or high-volume casual dining spots in areas like Addison or Las Colinas. These employers hire frequently and often promote from within. Completing a culinary program at El Centro College or Collin College gives you a local credential that Dallas hiring managers recognize, and availability for weekend brunch and evening shifts makes entry-level candidates far more competitive.
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