Entry Level Development Chef Jobs
New grad development chef jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of recipe development or internship work in a test kitchen can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Food & Beverage, Hospitality & Tourism, and Retail, with employers like Sodexo, Sage Hospitality, and Station Casinos hiring at this level now.
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At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests, and our communities. We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility, and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words; they’re how we do things every day.
Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring:
Gaucho Chef
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepare and cook special cuts of beef and other meats according to traditional Brazilian “churrasco” recipes.
- Season and grill food according to prescribed traditional method and to guests’ specific requests.
- Portion, garnish and present to patron in style of Brazilian “gaucho.”
- Answer guests’ questions concerning “churrasco”-style food and represent and convey Brazilian “gaucho” culture and demeanor.
- Maintain cleanliness of the grill area.
- Complete any beginning or closing shift duties.
Requirements
- Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and work at a quick pace.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.
Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date. Additionally, Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.
Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer
Fogo de Chão provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HRSupport@fogo.com.
At Fogo de Chão, we strive to give our guests an unforgettable dining experience of discovery while showcasing the Culinary Art of Churrasco. Our mission is to ignite fire and joy to care for our team, our guests, and our communities. We believe better futures start when we bring our best to the table every day to feed a Purposeful Future – starting with our team members. We feed our teams with fulfilling job opportunities, making space around the table so everyone feels welcome. At Fogo, we’ll provide you with a fulfilling career with professional and personal growth opportunities at every level. Our values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, humility, and Deixa Comigo (we’ve got you!) are more than just words; they’re how we do things every day.
Now Hiring / Immediately Hiring:
Gaucho Chef
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Prepare and cook special cuts of beef and other meats according to traditional Brazilian “churrasco” recipes.
- Season and grill food according to prescribed traditional method and to guests’ specific requests.
- Portion, garnish and present to patron in style of Brazilian “gaucho.”
- Answer guests’ questions concerning “churrasco”-style food and represent and convey Brazilian “gaucho” culture and demeanor.
- Maintain cleanliness of the grill area.
- Complete any beginning or closing shift duties.
Requirements
- Must be able to transport objects up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods of time, and work at a quick pace.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available for full-time, hourly Team Members on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability are provided where allowed. We offer a comprehensive voluntary benefits package including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage, Permanent Life, and Pet Insurance.
Part-Time Team Members are offered a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Health plan in addition to Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Coverage for these plans can start as early as the first of the month following your hire date. Additionally, Part-Time Team Members are offered enrollment in voluntary benefits, including Pet Insurance, Legal, and ID Protection.
Fogo de Chão is an Equal Opportunity & E Verify Employer
Fogo de Chão provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at HRSupport@fogo.com.
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Entry Level Development Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level development chef job?
Start by building a portfolio that shows original recipe development, ingredient sourcing knowledge, and an understanding of food costing. Employers hiring at the entry level look for culinary school credentials or hands-on internship experience, comfort in a test kitchen environment, and familiarity with sensory evaluation. Tailoring your application to show you can contribute to product innovation from day one gives you a clear edge over candidates with a generic resume.
Which companies hire entry level development chefs?
Companies hiring entry level development chefs right now include Sodexo, Sage Hospitality, and Station Casinos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from food manufacturers, restaurant groups, ingredient suppliers, and packaged goods brands that need junior talent to support their culinary and product innovation teams.
Are there remote entry level development chef jobs?
Yes, though most development chef work is hands-on and lab-based. About 2% of entry level development chef openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve tasks like recipe documentation, supplier research, or project coordination rather than active test kitchen work. On-site positions remain the majority at this experience level.
Are these new grad development chef jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad development chef roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates, junior candidates, and applicants with zero to two years of experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically accepts internship work or a culinary school portfolio in place of full-time professional experience, so you do not need an extensive resume to qualify and apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level development chefs?
Entry Level development chef roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Hospitality & Tourism, and Retail, based on current listings on MigrateAte as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run continuous product development cycles that need junior culinary talent to assist with formulation, testing, and documentation work alongside senior food scientists and lead chefs.