Chef Jobs in Houston, TX

Chef jobs in Houston are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in the Galleria corridor, Midtown, and the Heights across hotel dining, fine dining restaurants, and corporate catering. Employers hiring right now include Eataly, Four Seasons, and savoy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles294+
Top employerEataly
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree
Companies hiring43

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HOTEL DAPHNE
Houston, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
$52k.77 - $70k.86/yr
On-Site

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School Chef
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The Kipling School
Houston, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$15 - $18/hr
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The Chef Agency
Executive Chef - Fine Dining - Houston
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Executive Chef - Fine Dining - Houston
The Chef Agency
Houston, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$100k - $125k/yr
On-Site
51-200

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Sous Chef
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The Henry
Houston, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$65k - $80k/yr
1,001-5,000

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SkyChefs
Sous Chef PM Shift - Airline Catering
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Sous Chef PM Shift - Airline Catering
SkyChefs
Houston, Texas
Chefs & Cooks
Food Service
Hospitality Management
$57k - $71k/yr
On-Site
Culinary Arts Certificate
10,000+

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Chef Job Market in Houston

Who's Hiring

  • Eataly
    Eataly28
  • Four Seasons
    Four Seasons17
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    savoy11
  • Landry's
    Landry's11
  • Chartwells Higher Education
    Chartwells Higher Education11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail17
  • Food & Beverage17
  • Hospitality & Tourism6

Chef Jobs in Houston: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a chef job in Houston?

Houston's culinary market rewards specialization, so leading with a defined cuisine focus, whether Gulf Coast seafood, Texas barbecue, or contemporary Southern, helps you stand out. Hotels along the Galleria and Uptown corridor, independent restaurants in Montrose and the Heights, and large convention and catering operations downtown hire most actively. Candidates who can show volume experience alongside fine dining or a specialty background move fastest in Houston's competitive market.

Which companies hire chefs in Houston?

Employers hiring chefs in Houston right now include Eataly, Four Seasons, and savoy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's hiring mix leans heavily toward major hotel groups, independent restaurant groups, and large healthcare and corporate dining operators with campuses in the Energy Corridor and Texas Medical Center.

Are there remote chef jobs in Houston?

Remote chef work is rare by nature since most roles require hands-on kitchen presence. About 0% of chef openings tied to Houston are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, largely covering culinary consulting, recipe development, and corporate menu planning roles. In Houston, those remote-eligible positions most often sit within food and beverage corporate offices in the Energy Corridor or with regional restaurant group headquarters.

How can I get a chef job in Houston with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Houston is starting as a prep cook or line cook at one of the city's high-volume hotel kitchens or casual dining groups, which hire entry-level candidates and train on the job. Houston Community College and the Art Institute of Houston alumni networks also connect graduates to local employer pipelines. Employers in the Texas Medical Center and convention center catering sector regularly bring on entry-level kitchen staff and promote from within.

Which industries hire the most chefs in Houston?

Houston chef roles concentrate in Retail, Food & Beverage, and Hospitality & Tourism, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Houston's position as a major convention city, a global energy hub with large corporate campuses, and home to the Texas Medical Center drives sustained demand for chefs across hospitality, corporate dining, and healthcare foodservice sectors.

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