Top 14 Chefs Jobs in Lake Charles, La

Head Chef
The Bekery —Lake Charles, LA
- $47,560.26 - $57,276.88 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Bakery
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SOUS CHEF - SPORTSBOOK
L'auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles —Lake Charles, LA
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Grill Chef
Cousin’s —Lake Charles, LA
- $10 - $12 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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Executive Chef - Lillie's
Landry's Inc. —Lake Charles, LA
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Restaurant
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Executive Chef - Lillie's
Golden Nugget —Lake Charles, LA
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- 401(k)
- Paid time off

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SOUS CHEF - SPORTSBOOK
L'auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles —Lake Charles, LA
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Executive Chef
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As Executive Chef, you will be responsible for the overall leadership of our culinary operation, ensuring every guest receives an exceptional dining experience…
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Head Chef

The Bekery
Lake Charles, LA

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Job Details

Full-time
$47,560.26 - $57,276.88 a year

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Food quality maintenance
Kitchen health and safety standards
Food service health code compliance
Café experience
Specialty dish recipe development
ServSafe
Team leadership
Staff scheduling
Menu concept development
Food portioning
Team scheduling
Mid-level
Team development
Culinary Arts
Kitchen cost control
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Team training
Kitchen staff training
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing kitchen staff
Kitchen staff scheduling
Restaurant cost management
Leadership
Communication skills
Restaurant supply ordering
Kitchen organization
Team building

Full Job Description

Head Chef – The Bekery

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Based on experience

The Bekery is looking for an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. We are a busy European-inspired bakery and café focused on beautiful food, warm hospitality, and making every guest leave happy.

Our ideal candidate is a strong leader who can maintain consistency, organization, and quality in a fast-paced kitchen. This position oversees our daily café and brunch menu while also helping develop seasonal dishes and new menu ideas.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and support the kitchen team
Oversee daily food preparation and service
Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and portion sizes
Create and develop seasonal menu items and specials
Manage food costs, ordering, inventory, and waste
Build efficient prep lists and kitchen systems
Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
Help manage scheduling and labor needs
Work closely with ownership, management, and the bakery team
Keep the kitchen calm, organized, and productive during busy services
Maintain and uphold The Bekery’s standards and values

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar leadership role
Strong leadership and communication skills
Experience with food costing, inventory, ordering, and kitchen operations
Ability to train and develop a team
Creative, organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Available to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Culinary degree is a plus but not required
ServSafe certification is preferred

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, cares about their team, and wants to help The Bekery continue to grow. If you’re passionate about creating great food and building a strong kitchen culture, we would love to meet you.

To apply, please submit your résumé and a brief introduction telling us about your experience.

Pay: $47,560.26 - $57,276.88 per year

Work Location: In person

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