Top 144 Chef Jobs in Kentucky

Executive Chef
Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown —Louisville, KY
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hotel
- US work authorization
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Task Force Culinary Director - 34th Floor Hospitality, Schulte F&B Group
Schulte Hospitality Group —Louisville, KY
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Background check
- Sales
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Executive Chef
Civitas Senior Living —Louisville, KY
- $85,000 - $88,000 a year
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- 1 year
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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AVP- Hospitality and Culinary Experience
Trilogy Health Services —Louisville, KY
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Loan repayment program
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Morrison Living —Erlanger, KY
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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13d
Executive Chef
Landry's Inc. —Newport, KY
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
12d
Executive Chef
Chart House —Newport, KY
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
11d
Executive Chef
Turfway Park Racing & Gaming —Florence, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Noodle Bar Head Chef
The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs —Franklin, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Executive Catering Chef
Aramark —Louisville, KY
- Customer service
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
Operational Support Chef
Southern Foodservice Management Inc —Fort Knox, KY
- PRN
- Heavy lifting
- ServSafe
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Culinary Services Director
Vitality Living Elizabethtown —Elizabethtown, KY
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef - Mesh | Louisville, KY
Mesh - Louisville —Louisville, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Manager
The Whistle Stop —Glendale, KY
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Casual dining restaurant
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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14d
Sushi Chef | Blue Sushi Sake Grill | Lexington
Blue Sushi Sake Grill —Lexington, KY
- $16 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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7d
SOUS CHEF 2- University of Kentucky Greek House Chefs
GREEK HOUSE CHEFS INC —Lexington, KY
- $20 - $22 an hour
- No experience needed
- English
- Mid-level
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HOUSEKEEPER- University of Kentucky Greek House Chefs
GREEK HOUSE CHEFS INC —Lexington, KY
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- 5 years
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Regional Executive Chef
Healthcare Services Group, Inc. —Louisville, KY
- From $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Sous Chef
The Rackhouse Tavern —Lexington, KY
- $66,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF - CHURCHILL DOWNS
Levy Sector —Louisville, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Executive Chef

Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Downtown -
Louisville, KY

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $100,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
401(k) 4% Match
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Kitchen hygiene
Food quality maintenance
Kitchen health and safety standards
Staff supervision
Food safety management
Operations management
Operational management
Menu concept development
Culinary Arts
Food & beverage production
Managing kitchen staff
Senior level
Hotel restaurant experience
Leadership
Recipe creation

Full Job Description

Executive Chef

As the Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations, overseeing menu creation, food preparation, and kitchen staff management. You’ll ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Your creativity and leadership will shape a memorable dining experience for every guest.

Key Responsibilities

You will be the culinary mastermind of our hotel, crafting exceptional dining experiences that impress and delight our guests.
Your daily tasks will include overseeing kitchen operations, managing kitchen staff, and developing innovative menus and dishes.
You will report to the Food & Beverage Operations Manager or Director of Food & Beverage.
A career as an executive chef can lead to opportunities as a culinary director, corporate chef, or even owning and operating your own restaurant or catering company.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

Previous experience in this exact position
Previous experience in a similar or related position
A combination of education and experience

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certifications, such as a culinary diploma.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Eligible to work in the United States
Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
Flexible scheduling
Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website - we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, \"This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field.\"

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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