Demi Chef Jobs
Demi Chef jobs are open across fine dining, hotels, resorts, and contract catering, from entry-level prep to junior sous chef level, with specializations in garde manger, pastry support, and saucier. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The opportunity
Please note this is a tipped position; the hourly minimum pay listed doesn’t include any potential tipped earnings.
Pay
$21.50 - $21.50 / hourInformation on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.
What we offer
- Weekly pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Flexible work schedules
What will you do?
- Follow recipes portion sizes and to a quality standards
- Keep workstations and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked, and utilize kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as knives, slicers, pots, steamers, and ovens
- Ensures proper baking temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly
- Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines
More about you
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a fine dining or Michelin-level pastry kitchen
- No diploma required
- Basic math skills with the ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to work as a team player, following procedures and taking directions
- Capacity to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Physical requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to remain standing for the entire length of shift while also walking, bending, reaching, and performing other repetitive motions
Shift details
Days
Evenings
Holidays
M-F
Weekends
Who we are
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
$21.50 - $21.50 / hour
The opportunity
Please note this is a tipped position; the hourly minimum pay listed doesn’t include any potential tipped earnings.
Pay
$21.50 - $21.50 / hourInformation on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.
What we offer
- Weekly pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Flexible work schedules
What will you do?
- Follow recipes portion sizes and to a quality standards
- Keep workstations and equipment clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked, and utilize kitchen equipment to prepare food items such as knives, slicers, pots, steamers, and ovens
- Ensures proper baking temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly
- Perform opening, closing, and side work duties as instructed and according to proper guidelines
More about you
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a fine dining or Michelin-level pastry kitchen
- No diploma required
- Basic math skills with the ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements
- Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to work as a team player, following procedures and taking directions
- Capacity to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Physical requirements
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to remain standing for the entire length of shift while also walking, bending, reaching, and performing other repetitive motions
Shift details
Days
Evenings
Holidays
M-F
Weekends
Who we are
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.
Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!
Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
$21.50 - $21.50 / hour
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Sports & Recreation
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in demi chef jobs.
- One to two years of professional kitchen or culinary school experience
- Proficiency in classical knife skills and standard mise en place
- Valid food handler or ServSafe food safety certification
- Ability to work in a fast-paced brigade kitchen under a sous chef
- Knowledge of FIFO stock rotation, allergen awareness, and sanitation standards
- Familiarity with multiple stations including grill, sauté, or cold larder
Tips for Your Demi Chef Job Search
List every station you've worked
Your resume should name each station you've covered, like grill, sauté, or cold larder, not just your job title. Hiring chefs scan for station experience first, so burying it under generic duties costs you interviews.
Get your food handler certification current
Many kitchens require a valid food handler or food safety manager certification before your first day. Check your state's specific requirement, renew early if yours is expiring, and list the issuing body and expiration date on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists demi 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 cuisine style
Filter openings by the cuisine or concept you've trained in. A French brigade kitchen and a modern American tasting-menu restaurant evaluate knife skills and mise en place habits very differently, so match your application to the right environment.
Bring a tasting portfolio to stage interviews
Some executive chefs ask candidates to stage or complete a trial shift before a formal offer. Prepare two or three composed plates that showcase your best technique so you're not improvising on the day.
Negotiate your schedule before accepting
Demi chef roles often involve split shifts, doubles, and weekend closing. Clarify the rotation and expected hours in writing during the offer stage so your availability matches the kitchen's actual schedule before you commit.
Demi Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most demi chefs?
Hollywood Casino, Shore Lodge Whitetail, and Argosy Casino are hiring the most demi chefs right now, with openings concentrated in California, Idaho, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitality groups and hotel brands tend to post the highest volume of openings at this level.
How many demi chef jobs are remote?
About 0% of demi chef openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, as the role is almost entirely hands-on kitchen work. The small remote share tends to be concentrated in recipe development, culinary content creation, or food styling roles rather than traditional brigade positions.
How do you become a demi chef?
Start by completing a culinary arts program or apprenticeship that covers classical technique and kitchen fundamentals. Work your way through commis or prep cook roles to build station experience, earn a food safety certification, then apply to demi chef positions at restaurants or hotels that match your cuisine background.
Can you get hired as a demi chef with little experience?
Yes, some kitchens hire candidates straight out of culinary school or with limited professional experience if they demonstrate strong knife skills, a disciplined mise en place habit, and a willingness to follow the brigade. Targeting smaller independent restaurants or hotel banquet kitchens where on-the-job training is built into the role increases your chances early in your career.
What does the demi chef interview process look like?
Most kitchens start with a brief phone or in-person conversation with the sous chef or executive chef covering your station experience and availability. A practical stage or trial shift often follows, where you work a live service to demonstrate technique and speed. A final meeting with the head of kitchen operations typically closes the process before an offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to demi chef jobs?
You can find and apply to demi chef jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that fit your station experience and cuisine background, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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