Top 213 Chefs Jobs in Connecticut

Full time In-Home Chef
West Family Offices —Westport, CT
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- ServSafe
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Sous Chef - Norwalk
Advanced Hospitality —Norwalk, CT
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Chef
Hiring Manager —Connecticut
- $60,000 - $66,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- 401(k)
- Food provided
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15h
Chef / Kitchen Manager
MCQUADES MARKETPLACE —Stonington, CT
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Executive Sous Chef - South Norwalk
Advanced Hospitality —South Norwalk, CT
- From $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Multi-Unit Executive Chef, Schwarzman Center
Yale University —New Haven, CT
- $82,000 - $131,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- University
Event Chefs
La Jolie Chef & Company —New Milford, CT
- $25 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- In-person
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Executive Chef
Culinour —Derby, CT
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Research
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Executive Chef 4
Sodexo —New Haven, CT
- $103,445 - $133,870 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Chef Manager
Aramark —Groton, CT
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Customer service
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Executive Sous Chef - Farmington
Advanced Hospitality —Farmington, CT
- From $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- English
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef Manager - New Britain School Nutrition
Whitsons Culinary Group —New Britain, CT
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Extended hours
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive ChefFat Duck Tavern – West Hartford
Fat Duck Tavern West Hartford —West Hartford, CT
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Mentoring
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SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
Chartwells HE —Hartford, CT
- $28 - $34 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Chef Manager - New Britain School Nutrition
Whitsons Culinary Group —New Britain, CT
- $75,000 a year
- Extended hours
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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EXECUTIVE CHEF III - QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY (YORK HILL CAMPUS)
Chartwells HE —Hamden, CT
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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8d
Executive Chef Food & Nutrition - Relocation Assistance Available
Trinity Health —Hartford, CT
- $66,309 - $99,464 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- 3 years
- Relocation assistance
- Opportunities for advancement
Executive Cook Position
Home Work Staffing —Stamford, CT
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Senior level
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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10d
Director of Culinary Operations
Palmer's Market —Stamford, CT
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Google Workspace
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chef Manager II
Brock & Company, Inc. —Greenwich, CT
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Background check
- Spanish
- ServSafe

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Full time In-Home Chef

West Family Offices
Westport, CT

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Job Details

Full-time
$35 - $45 an hour

Qualifications

Teamwork
ServSafe
Cooking
Driving
Meal preparation
Head chef experience
Food preparation
Sous chef experience
Time management

Full Job Description

Private Chef – Full-Time, In-Home

Westport, Connecticut

A private family in Westport, CT is seeking a talented and experienced full-time in-home chef to join our household. We're looking for someone who's passionate about cooking, meticulous about ingredients, and able to create thoughtful, nutritious meals tailored to our family's tastes and lifestyle. This is a long-term role with a kind, low-key household that values quality, consistency, and discretion.

About the Role

Plan and prepare daily meals for the family: Lunch and Dinner / and occasionally meal prepping Breakfast
Develop rotating weekly menus in collaboration with the principal, balancing nutrition, variety, and seasonality
Source high-quality ingredients from local farms, specialty markets, and trusted purveyors
Accommodate the family's dietary preferences. For example: age appropriate meals for a young child / specific dietary approach, e.g., whole-foods, low-sugar, Mediterranean etc.
Manage grocery shopping, pantry inventory, and kitchen supplies
Maintain a spotless, organized kitchen, pantry and refridgerator
Prepare meals for occasional small dinner parties or family gatherings (typically 1x per month)
Coordinate with other household staff as needed

What We're Looking For

Minimum 3–5+ years of experience as a private chef or in a high-end professional kitchen (fine dining, hotel, or established private household)
Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred
Strong knowledge of nutrition and clean, ingredient-driven cooking
[Experience cooking for young children / families with infants and toddlers] a strong plus
Comfortable across multiple cuisines and adaptable to evolving preferences
Discreet, warm, and professional — at ease in a private home and respectful of the family's privacy
Excellent organization and time management; takes initiative without being asked
Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented
Reliable transportation and a clean driving record
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Food handler's / ServSafe certification a plus
Background Check Required
NDA required

Schedule

Full-time, (Monday–Friday, with flexibility for occasional weekends)
Approximate hours: [11:00 AM – 7:00 PM] with flexibility around the family's schedule
Live-out position; must be able to commute reliably to Westport

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Long-term position with a stable, respectful family
Health Insurance Stipend

To Apply

Please send a résumé, a brief note about your background and cooking philosophy, and 2–3 professional references to: [email protected]

Sample menus, photos, or a portfolio are welcome. We'll respond to candidates whose experience aligns with the role, with next steps including a phone screen, an in-person interview, and a paid trial cook day.

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

Westport, CT 06880 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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