Top 41 Chefs Jobs in Rochester, Ny

Head Chef
Max Rochester —Rochester, NY
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Executive Sous Chef
Next Door Restaurant by Wegmans —Pittsford, NY
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Chef Associate 1 at Open Face
George Eastman Museum —Rochester, NY
- From $17.60 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chef
Mamma G's —Rochester, NY
- From $1,400 a week
- Full-time
- No education required
- Cooking
- In-person
- Paid training
- 401(k) matching
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Catering Executive Chef
Rochester Institute of Technology —Rochester, NY
- $54,500 - $72,000 a year
- Email
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Sous Chef
Troon —Victor, NY
- $80,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Chef
Highland Hospital —Rochester, NY
- $23.50 - $32.00 an hour
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Cooking
- Senior level
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Chef De Cuisine - Cantina & Grille
Rochester Institute of Technology —Rochester, NY
- $62,354 - $65,000 a year
- Email
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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sous chef
Mamma G's —Rochester, NY
- From $1,400 a week
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Leadership
- Paid training
- 401(k) matching
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Executive Chef - Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
Schulte Hospitality Group —Fairport, NY
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Sous Chef Trainee
Next Door Restaurant by Wegmans —Pittsford, NY
- $24.25 - $25.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- 1 year
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Sous Chef
Rochester Institute of Technology —Rochester, NY
- $19.65 - $23.05 an hour
- Email
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Corporate Executive Chef
Palmer Food Service —Rochester, NY
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Chef / Kitchen Manager
VenuWorks of Rochester NY, LLC. —Rochester, NY
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Bar
- Sales
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Junior Sous Chef
Rochester Institute of Technology —Rochester, NY
- $17.09 - $22.00 an hour
- Email
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Sous Chef
Grappa @ Hilton Garden Inn College Town —Rochester, NY
- $20 - $26 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Accounting
- Opportunities for advancement
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Banquet Sous Chef
COUNTRY CLUB OF ROCHESTER —Rochester, NY
- $25 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Serving
- Hospitality
- Management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Chef
Food by DeLeo —Webster, NY
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Food service experience
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Executive Chef
MOSU Asian BBQ & Hot Pot —Rochester, NY
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid training
- Relocation assistance
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Sous Chef / Chef de Partie
Oak Hill Country Club —Rochester, NY
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Chef

Max Rochester -
Rochester, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $70,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off

Qualifications

Line cook experience
Teamwork
Operations management
Food safety
Hospitality management

Full Job Description

Head Chef – Max Bar & Bistro

About the Role

Max Bar & Bistro is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations in close partnership with ownership. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll drive culinary excellence while collaborating directly with our founder on menu development, operational decisions, and the evolution of our dining experience.

If you thrive in environments where great food comes from ongoing dialogue between culinary expertise and ownership vision—rather than siloed decision-making—this role offers the opportunity to shape a beloved neighborhood bistro's kitchen while bringing your craft to a team that values both autonomy in execution and collaborative planning.

What You'll Do

Lead daily kitchen operations, managing prep, service, and team coordination
Collaborate with ownership on menu development, bringing seasonal creativity and technical expertise to concept discussions
Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, building a culture of excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Oversee food production from prep through plating, ensuring consistency and quality across all stations
Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control in partnership with ownership
Coordinate with front-of-house and catering teams to deliver seamless service for regular service and special events
Maintain rigorous food safety, sanitation, and handling standards across all kitchen operations
Contribute culinary perspective to operational planning, while working within the collaborative decision-making structure of a founder-led restaurant

What We're Looking For

Proven fine dining experience with strong technical skills in food production and kitchen management
Track record leading culinary teams in high-volume environments
Expertise in menu planning, food handling, inventory management, and kitchen workflow optimization
Strong communication skills and comfort working collaboratively with ownership on strategic decisions
Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP protocols, and health regulations
Experience in catering, banquet operations, and diverse dietary accommodations
Restaurant management or hospitality background preferred
Leadership style that balances team development with adaptability in a founder-involved environment

What Makes This Role Unique

This position offers hands-on culinary leadership with direct access to ownership for strategic collaboration. You'll have autonomy in kitchen execution while contributing your expertise to menu and operational decisions made in partnership with our founder. If you value the learning and creative exchange that comes from working closely with experienced restaurant ownership, rather than operating in isolation, you'll find this structure rewarding.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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chefs jobs in rochester, ny

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