Top 886 Cooks, Restaurant Jobs in Buffalo, NY

Sous Chef
Steelbound Williamsville —Williamsville, NY
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Leadership
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5d
Grill Cook - Hilbert College
Hallmark Management Service Inc —Hamburg, NY
- $17.50 - $18.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
8d
Cook - Hilbert College
Hallmark Management Service Inc —Hamburg, NY
- $17.00 - $20.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Residential
- Bakery
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
8d
Line Cook
Ristorante Lombardo —Buffalo, NY
- $20 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
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Dishwasher - Hilbert College
Hallmark Management Service Inc —Hamburg, NY
- $16.00 - $17.50 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Background check
- Residential
- Food service
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
8d
Event Coordinator
Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant & Banquet Facility —Buffalo, NY
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Mid-level
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1d
Restaurant & Operations Manager
Dave & Buster's —Buffalo, NY
- $55,311 - $65,072 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Casual dining restaurant
- Mid-level
- Recruiting
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Line Cook
J.P. Fitzgerald's —Hamburg, NY
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- In person
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Line Cooks
Bar-Bill Tavern —East Aurora, NY
- $20 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Guest services
- Restaurant
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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8d
Line Cook
Odoo Inc —Buffalo, NY
- $20 - $22 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- 3 years
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook
Steelbound Williamsville —Williamsville, NY
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Paid training
- Paid time off
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6d
Restaurant Staff- Tully's Clarence
Tully's Good Times —Williamsville, NY
- Up to $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Driver's License
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Kitchen Staff
Uncle Joe's Diner —Hamburg, NY
- $16 - $20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Fast casual restaurant
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Prep Cook
Bar-Bill Tavern —East Aurora, NY
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
Server/Waiter/Waitress
Family Tree Restaurant —Buffalo, NY
- $10.70 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Customer service
- POS
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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1d
Server/Wait Staff
Canterbury Woods —Buffalo, NY
- $16.00 - $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- On-the-job training
- Employee assistance program
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8d
Prep Cook - Elmwood
lloyd Products, Inc. —Buffalo, NY
- From $16 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Bistro Server
Buffalo Lodging Associates, LLC —Cheektowaga, NY
- $15.50 - $16.50 an hour + tips
- Bar
- 18 years or older
- Hotel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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13d
Mira Host
Mira —Buffalo, NY
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
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1d
Server
Mira —Buffalo, NY
- $40 - $55 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
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Sous Chef

Steelbound Williamsville
Williamsville, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$22 - $25 an hour
5 days ago

Qualifications

Banquet chef experience
Line cook experience
Operations management
Team development
Head chef experience
Sous chef experience

Full Job Description

We are seeking a reliable, skilled, and motivated Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example, and takes pride in maintaining high food and operational standards.

As Sous Chef, you will work directly with ownership to help manage daily kitchen operations, ensure consistent food quality, support staff development, and maintain an organized, efficient kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations

Oversee daily kitchen operations during prep and service
Ensure all stations are fully stocked and service-ready
Maintain smooth ticket flow during busy service periods
Step into any station when needed to support the team
Assist with opening and closing procedures

Food Quality & Consistency

Ensure every dish meets recipe, portion, and plating standards
Taste and inspect food regularly for quality control
Maintain consistency across all shifts
Prevent errors before food leaves the kitchen

Team Leadership

Lead and support line cooks and prep staff
Maintain accountability, discipline, and professionalism in the kitchen
Train new team members on recipes, systems, and standards
Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment

Inventory & Prep Management

Monitor daily prep levels and kitchen pars
Assist with inventory counts and stock management
Communicate low-stock items and shortages proactively
Help minimize waste and improve efficiency

Cleanliness & Food Safety

Enforce sanitation and food safety standards
Ensure proper food storage, labelling, and rotation (FIFO)
Maintain a clean and organized kitchen at all times
Ensure all closing cleaning tasks are completed properly

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or similar kitchen leadership role
Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety
Ability to lead under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Reliable, punctual, and highly organized
Ability to multitask and stay calm during peak service

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who:

Takes ownership
Thinks ahead
Solves problems without constant supervision
Leads by example
Cares deeply about food quality and team culture

This is a leadership role with growth opportunities for the right candidate.

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Schedule: Full-time, including weekends/holidays as needed

Apply with a resume and relevant experience.

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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Cooks, Restaurant jobs in Buffalo, NY

Sous Chef

Grill Cook - Hilbert College

Cook - Hilbert College

Line Cook

Dishwasher - Hilbert College

Event Coordinator

Restaurant & Operations Manager

Line Cook

Line Cooks

Line Cook

Line Cook

Restaurant Staff- Tully's Clarence

Kitchen Staff

Prep Cook

Server/Waiter/Waitress

Server/Wait Staff

Prep Cook - Elmwood

Bistro Server

Mira Host

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