$80k - $92k
Job Description LifeWorks is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations at one of our premier locations. This role oversees all kitchen operations, from menu development and food quality to team l…
Hospitality & Food · San Jose, CA
Chef jobs in San Jose, CA
Chefs design menus, run kitchen lines, manage food costs, and lead cooks through demanding services, balancing creativity with consistency and tight margins.
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$25–$73/hr
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$83k
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We are hiring immediately for a full time PIZZA GRILL COOK position. Location : Uber - 200 South Mathilda Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. Note: online applications accepted only . Schedule : Full time; Monday through Friday…
$76.24k - $78k
We are hiring immediately for a Sous Chef . Location : Mountain View, CA Schedule : Sunday - Thursday Pay Range: $76,240 - 78,000 / year We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75…
things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commi…
Key Responsibilities Gather business requirements and translate them into Teamcenter solutions. Configure and support Teamcenter modules, workflows, PDM, BOM, Change Management (ECR/ECO/ECN), and Release processes . Supp…
We are looking for an experienced Labor Relations Governance and SOP Consultant to lead a Contract engagement focused on strengthening labor and employee relations practices fora client in San Jose, California. This role…
~ Opportunities for advancement ~ Meals and uniforms ~ Employee Assistance Program Our community is looking for a Sous Chef to join our team. Responsibilities: Provide supervision to dietary/kitchen team and supporting t…
$30 - $40 per hour
Description Company Description Chick-fil-A is a leader in the fast-food industry and is known for its commitment to excellent food, beverages, and hospitality. Chick-fil-A at First Street celebrated its grand opening in…
$30 - $40 per hour
Description Company Description Chick-fil-A is a leader in the fast-food industry and is known for its commitment to excellent food, beverages, and hospitality. Chick-fil-A at First Street celebrated its grand opening in…
Be.Steak.A - a Michelin Recognized restaurant - Italian influenced Steakhouse with an award winning wine list and great reputation in the Bay Area seeks a qualified assistant manager to round out the front of house team.…
$25 - $30 per hour
Description Company Description Chick-fil-A is a leader in the fast-food industry and is known for its commitment to excellent food, beverages, and hospitality. Chick-fil-A at First Street celebrated its grand opening in…
Catering Sales Manager (Remote, Commission-Only) Company: Pour Decisions Craft Location: Remote (Work From Home) Compensation: 100% Commission-Based About Pour Decisions Craft Pour Decisions Craft is a craft coffee and b…
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What chefs earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$33 | $52k–$69k |
| Mid level | $33–$47 | $69k–$97k |
| Senior | $45–$73 | $94k–$152k |
Adjusted for the San Jose market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Menu developmentFood cost controlLine and station managementKnife skills and techniqueFood safety (ServSafe)Inventory and orderingStaff training and schedulingCalm under pressure
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you build a menu that balances creativity with food cost?
Talk about costing every dish, cross-utilizing ingredients, and hitting a target cost percentage. Numbers alongside taste is what owners want to hear.
Walk me through how you run a Saturday night service.
Describe your pre-service checks, expo communication, and how you keep the line calm when tickets stack. Rhythm and composure, not heroics.
How do you handle a cook who is talented but unreliable?
Show a fair sequence: direct conversation, clear expectations, and consequences that protect the rest of the crew. Leadership is the question underneath.
What food cost and labor cost percentages have you run?
Give real numbers with context for the concept. Knowing your percentages cold separates chefs from cooks who got promoted.
Tell me about a dish that failed on the menu. What did you do?
Pick a real one, explain how you read the sales data and feedback, and what replaced it. Ego-free iteration is the mark of a working chef.
How do you maintain consistency across shifts you are not working?
Mention recipe documentation, plating photos, tasting during prep, and training sous chefs to hold the standard. Systems, not presence.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For chefs specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with food cost and labor percentages you achieved, not just kitchens you ran.
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List your ServSafe Manager certification and any state food handler requirements.
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Name notable kitchens, chefs, or concepts you trained under; lineage matters in this trade.
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Quantify volume, such as covers per night or catering headcounts you executed.
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Include menu development wins, like a dish or menu that lifted sales measurably.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Line Cook
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Sous Chef
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Chef de Cuisine
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Executive Chef
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