Chef Jobs in Virginia

A Chef is a culinary expert who prepares and cooks a variety of dishes, from simple to complex, in a professional setting such as a restaurant, hotel, or private establishment. They are responsible for creating menus, ensuring the freshness of ingredients, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. Chefs also manage the budget for food and kitchen supplies, negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Their role is pivotal in providing an excellent dining experience to customers, thereby contributing significantly to the Chef industry.

A Chef should possess key skills such as creativity, culinary expertise, leadership, time management, and communication. Having a profound understanding of various cooking techniques and food presentation is paramount. They should also be adept at multitasking, as they often handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Additionally, being ServSafe certified and having a degree in Culinary Arts or a related field is preferred. Prior to becoming a Chef, a person may have roles such as a Line Cook, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager, to gain valuable experience and learn the intricacies of the industry.

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Pizza chef

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 6 hours ago

un Pizza chef NY Pizzeria compensation: Competitive pay based on experience employment type: job title: Pizza chef Looking for a Pizza chef. Experienced in Italian dishes and desserts....

Pizza chef

  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Norfolk, VA
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a Pizza chef. Experienced in Italian dishes and desserts. Great opportunity with flexible hours and competitive pay!...

Food Service Chef-Classroom Support

  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 2 days ago

Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Free food & snacks Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Training & development Vision insurance Build a brighter future for all...

Chef - Youyu

  • Bristol, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Bristol, VA
  • 3 days ago

Overview POSITION SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position is responsible for planning meals, procurement of food supplies and kitchen equipment, production of meals, supervising and coordinating...

FOOD HUT RKE is hiring chefs! $15-25/hour

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 4 days ago

Everyone on our team is listened to by our head Chef and has creative input. We want ambitious cooks who are looking to grow in their craft and advance their career as a chef....

Now Hiring: Guest Chef for Monthly In-Store Cooking Classes!

  • Fairfax, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 5 days ago

Were looking for a charismatic and reliable chef to lead our monthly in-store cooking classes!...

Head Chef - Corporate Dining Account

  • McLean, VA
  • 7 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 7 days ago

Head Chef - Corporate Dining Account** **Job Reference Number:** 29056 **Employment Type:** Full-Time **,** Onsite **Segment:** Dining & Events **Brand:** Corporate-Chefs **State:** Virginia (US-VA)...

Executive-Level Indian Chef - Event Catering & Multi-Unit Growth

  • Lincolnia, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Lincolnia, VA
  • 9 days ago

Required Years of Experience 6+ years Job Details Description We are a fast-growing, well-respected catering company in the DMV area known for our Indian and global fusion menus. As we continue...

Dining Service Chef

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 10 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • 10 days ago

will begin accruing PTO on their first day of employment* Company paid training for career advancement Benefit eligibility dependent on employment status Eligibility based on location Dining Services Chef...

Corporate Brand Chef

  • Reston, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Reston, VA
  • 12 days ago

Collaborate with unit managers and chefs to solve operational challenges and elevate the culinary experience....

Corporate Chef

  • Arlington, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 13 days ago

This is the first-ever Corporate Chef hire for Ambar, and we're looking for someone exceptional - a chef who combines creativity, leadership, and execution at the highest level....

Assistant Manager I- Chef Geoffs Dulles Airport

  • Sterling, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Sterling, VA
  • 14 days ago

Location: Sterling, US-VA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Assistant Manager I- Chef Geoffs Dulles Airport Purpose/Position Summary: Supports the operation in delivering Superior Guest Service by...

Assistant Manager I- Chef Geoffs Dulles Airport

  • Dulles, VA
  • 16 days ago
  • Dulles, VA
  • 16 days ago

Purpose/Position Summary: Supports the operation in delivering Superior Guest Service by performing duties which may include: managing or assisting with the day-to-day operations of the unit's...

Specialty Chef

  • McLean, VA
  • 17 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 17 days ago

JOB SUMMARY Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the specialty restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and...

Admiral's Room Chef

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 17 days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 17 days ago

Monitors inventories and reports discrepancies to the Executive Chef Takes the food end of period inventory and presents it to the Department Analyst....

Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Travel cakes Master chef series by chef Lim, our in-house executive Pastry are something which does not need too much or a storage and great stuff for picnic and partiesThis program will cover 8...
Chef Software Learning Path: Master Chef Automation
Introduction:In today's rapidly evolving IT landscape, automation is key to efficient infrastructure management. Chef, a powerful configuration management tool, empowers DevOps engineers and IT...
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Chef Lim is an award winning In house Executive Pastry chef in APCA Malaysia who have curated this program for APCA chef online. this Program covers some advance level of Entremets or french...
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