ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

A Military Chef Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Compass Group

MILITARY OPS CHEF

Charlotte, NC

$85K - $115K/yr

DISTRICT CHEF Pay Grade: 14 Salary: $85000 - $115000 A family of companies and experiences As the ... Job Summary Working as the Military OPs Chef you will work with leadership team in planning ...

Compass Group

MILITARY OPS CHEF

Charlotte, NC

$85K - $115K/yr

DISTRICT CHEF Pay Grade: 14 Salary: $85000 - $115000 A family of companies and experiences As the ... Job Summary Working as the Military OPs Chef you will work with leadership team in planning ...

Compass Corporate

MILITARY OPS CHEF

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

DISTRICT CHEF Pay Grade: 14 Salary: $85000 - $115000 A family of companies and experiences As the ... Job Summary Working as the Military OPs Chef you will work with leadership team in planning ...

Compass Group

MILITARY OPS CHEF

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

DISTRICT CHEF Pay Grade: 14 Salary: $85000 - $115000 A family of companies and experiences As the ... Job Summary Working as the Military OPs Chef you will work with leadership team in planning ...

Sardi's Pollo A La Brasa

Restaurant Chef

Annapolis, MD · On-site

We're hiring a Restaurant Chef! Sardis is looking to hire four Restaurant Chefs to handle quality ... military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Sardi's complies with ...

Elderwood

Chef

Lake Placid, NY · On-site

$19.25 - $21.25/hr

We are seeking a dependable and dedicated Chef who takes pride in preparing nutritious, high ... military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal ...

KitchFix

Performance Chef

Dunedin, FL · On-site

$58K/yr

KitchFix is a chef-driven organization that seeks to provide best-in-class hospitality through ... military or veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected characteristic.

The Florida Panthers

Sous Chef

Sunrise, FL · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Viola, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the U.S ... Sous Chef * Organization: Sanza Food Service * Venue: Amerant Bank Arena * Location: Sunrise, FL ...

Morrison Healthcare

Chef

Cullman, AL · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Pay Grade: 10 Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food ... Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or ...

Compass Group

Chef

Cullman, AL

$50K - $55K/yr

Pay Grade: 10 Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food ... Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or ...

Compass Group

Chef

Cullman, AL

$50K - $55K/yr

Pay Grade: 10 Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food ... Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or ...

Compass Group

Chef

Cullman, AL · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

Pay Grade: 10 Morrison Healthcare ,a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and ... Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or ...

RH

Sous Chef

Aspen, CO · On-site

$60K - $81K/yr

As a member of the Property Leadership Team, you will work alongside the Executive Chef to oversee ... military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

RH

Sous Chef

Detroit, MI · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

As a member of the Property Leadership Team, you will work alongside the Executive Chef to oversee ... military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsA Military Chef Jobs

A Military Chef information

See salary details

$10

$24

$44

How much do a military chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for a military chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between A Military Chef vs A Commercial Chef?

AspectA Military ChefA Commercial Chef
CredentialsMilitary culinary training, certificationsCulinary school, certifications
Work EnvironmentMilitary bases, field conditionsRestaurants, hotels, catering
Employer & IndustryMilitary, governmentPrivate sector, hospitality

While both military and commercial chefs require culinary training and certifications, military chefs work primarily in military bases and field conditions, focusing on feeding service members. Commercial chefs operate in restaurants and hotels, emphasizing customer service and culinary creativity. The key difference lies in their work environment and employer, with military chefs serving in the armed forces and commercial chefs in the hospitality industry.

More about A Military Chef jobs
What cities are hiring for A Military Chef jobs? Cities with the most A Military Chef job openings:
What states have the most A Military Chef jobs? States with the most job openings for A Military Chef jobs include:
What job categories do people searching A Military Chef jobs look for? The top searched job categories for A Military Chef jobs are:
A Military Chef jobs near you
Infographic showing various A Military Chef job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.
MILITARY OPS CHEF

MILITARY OPS CHEF

Compass Group

Charlotte, NC

$85K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,068 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

299th of 437 rated business services

Job description

Position Title: DISTRICT CHEF 

Pay Grade: 14 

Salary:  $85000 - $115000

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!

great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

Job Summary

Working as the Military OPs Chef you will work with leadership team in planning, implementing and supporting new food concepts or programs within a respective territory. You will be responsible for the research, testing, development, documenting, training, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and making necessary adjustments to innovative new dishes, concepts and/or food programs. This position will play a key role in new facility design and roll out, menu creation, cost reduction, establishing and maintaining culinary standards and more.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Orientates new Chefs within their respective Core Culinary Standards, and established food programs.
  • Maintains all Culinary Programs and Standards in their home account to the level of Culinary Center for Excellence.
  • Provides support for new account openings and or renovations within the territory.
  • Provides Culinary Leadership to Chefs within the respective Territory.
  • Assists with training, coaching, and development of Culinary personnel within assigned territory.
  • Completes all required reports, logs, and Core Culinary Reviews in a timely manner.
  • Communicates effectively with Corporate Executive Chef, Regional Director of Operations, and unit level Chefs via email, conference calls, etc.
  • Reads and complies with all policies and procedures of the Company as appropriate.
  • Projects and practices consistent ownership attributes, which provide a high level of quality and service at all points of contact.
  • Is comfortable and familiar preparing food in a regulatory environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Culinary Arts Degree from a recognized Culinary school (i.e. CIA, Johnson and Wales) or equivalent experience
  • Five years of progressive food service production management experience
  • Previous multi-unit experience preferred
  • Serv-Safe Certification
  • Must be computer literate able to utilize Microsoft Office Suite and Webtrition Software packages
  • This position will require over 75%  travel
  • Certified Executive Chef an added plus!

Apply to Compass Group today!

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ 

What Compass Group employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom

Apply