Food Stylist Jobs
Food Stylist jobs are open across advertising, publishing, food and beverage brands, and production companies, at every level from assistant to lead and creative director, with specializations in editorial styling, commercial photography, and video production. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Title: Junior Children’s Hair Stylist (Entry-Level / Recent Grad)
Pay: $18.00 – $19.50 per hour + Tips
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person (Beaverton, OR)
Job Description:
Ready to launch your career in a fun, supportive, high-end kids' salon? We are looking for a patient, enthusiastic Junior Stylist to join our team. We specialize in creating a playful, stress-free environment where kids feel celebrated and parents feel confident—and we provide hands-on paid training to help you master working with little ones.
What You'll Do:
- Perform foundational haircuts, trims, and fun styling services for children ages 1–12 with guidance and support from senior team members
- Create a warm, welcoming, and playful chair-side experience to help nervous or wiggly kids feel comfortable
- Shadow experienced stylists and participate in paid training to build speed, precision, and kid-friendly communication techniques
- Greet families, assist with salon flow, and maintain high cleanliness and safety standards across all stations
- Recommend kid-friendly hair care products and simple at-home styling tips to parents
Requirements:
- Active Oregon Cosmetology or Barbering license (Required — recent graduates strongly encouraged to apply!)
- Genuine patience, warmth, and a calm, upbeat demeanor around children
- Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow within a collaborative team
- Strong communication skills and a professional appearance
- Ability to pass a background check
Benefits:
- Paid hands-on training and mentorship
- Supplemental pay: Tips and performance bonuses
- Flexible scheduling
- Employee discount on services and products
- Clear path for advancement to Intermediate Stylist
- Professional development assistance
Pay: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Kendra Scott110
- Cole Haan67
- Williams-Sonoma55
- Levi Strauss52
- Drybar47
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in food stylist jobs.
- Professional portfolio demonstrating food styling for commercial or editorial clients
- Hands-on experience working on photo or video production sets
- Ability to source, prep, and style hero shots under tight deadlines
- Knowledge of food safety and proper handling techniques on set
- Proficiency collaborating with photographers, art directors, and culinary teams
- Experience with prop selection, surface styling, and color coordination
Tips for Your Food Stylist Job Search
Build a portfolio that shows range
Employers want to see your work across multiple formats, from still photography to motion and social content. Organize your portfolio by client type or industry, not just by aesthetic, so hiring managers can quickly match your experience to their needs.
List your toolkit on your resume
Food stylist job listings often screen for specific tools and techniques, like working with steam rigs, glycerin, or specific hero-shot setups. Name the equipment, software, and methods you use directly in your resume so it clears keyword filters and reads as hands-on.
Target listings by shoot type not just title
Many food stylist openings are posted under adjacent titles like prop stylist, culinary stylist, or set dresser. Search those variations too, and read each listing carefully to confirm the work is food-focused before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists food stylist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a shoot-day scenario for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask how you handle last-minute ingredient swaps, wilting produce, or a client who changes direction mid-shoot. Walk in with two or three real examples that show problem-solving under time pressure, not just your creative process.
Negotiate rate before you start, not after
Food stylist day rates vary significantly between advertising, editorial, and social content work. Before accepting any offer, clarify whether the rate covers prep days, travel, and kit rental separately, so you're not absorbing those costs out of your quoted fee.
Food Stylist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most food stylists?
The most active employers for food stylists right now are Kendra Scott, Cole Haan, and Williams-Sonoma, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is typically highest at advertising agencies, food and beverage brands, and production companies running high-volume content shoots.
How many food stylist jobs are remote?
About 7% of food stylist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the nature of on-set work means most roles require physical presence for shoot days. The sub-areas with the most remote flexibility are pre-production planning, client communication, and post-shoot content review rather than the styling work itself.
How do you become a food stylist?
Most food stylists start by assisting an established stylist on set to learn the pace and practical demands of production work. Building a focused portfolio through test shoots and unpaid editorial projects is the fastest way to demonstrate range to potential clients. Formal culinary training or coursework in photography and art direction strengthens your credibility, though neither is universally required to get started.
How do you get hired as a food stylist with little experience?
Start by assisting on shoots, even in a production assistant or kitchen prep role, to get on set and build relationships with photographers and producers. Put together a small but tight portfolio using personal projects or collaborations with local photographers. Many entry-level food stylist roles prioritize a strong eye, reliability, and stamina over a lengthy client list.
What does the food stylist interview process look like?
Most food stylist interviews begin with a portfolio review where the hiring manager walks through your past work and asks about specific shoots. Expect practical questions about how you handle last-minute changes, source hard-to-find ingredients, or manage timing on a compressed shoot day. Some employers request a paid or unpaid styling test before making an offer, particularly for in-house or staff roles.
Where can I find and apply to food stylist jobs?
You can find and apply to food stylist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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