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Tech Port Sa

$36K - $49K/yr

Salaried, Exempt SUMMARY Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Sous Chef position with Legends Global Tech Port ...

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Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Chef Location: IAH Airport Compensation: $70,000-$80.000 Annually + Bonus Eligibility Reports to ... technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America's busiest ...

Mintex Technology

Executive Chef

Corpus Christi, TX · On-site

$72K - $78K/yr

Executive Chef - Upscale Casual Dining Location: Corpus Christi, TX Position Type: Full‑Time / Permanent Salary: $70,000 - $78,000 annually Annual Bonus: $12,000 Long-Term Incentives: Darden stock ...

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Chef

Newark, NJ · On-site

Chef Location: EWR Airport Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 + Bonus Reports to: Airport Chef Who We ... technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America's busiest ...

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Chef

Newark, NJ · On-site

Chef Location: EWR Airport Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 + Bonus Reports to: Airport Chef Who We ... technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America's busiest ...

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Chef

Newark, NJ · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Chef Location: EWR Airport Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000 + Bonus Reports to: Airport Chef Who We ... technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America's busiest ...

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Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

Chef Location: IAH Airport Compensation: $70,000-$80.000 Annually + Bonus Eligibility Reports to ... technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America's busiest ...

Koch Industries

IT Architect

Houston, TX · On-site

$145K - $165K/yr

Your Job Koch Engineered Solutions is seeking an IT Architect to help identify, evaluate, and advance infrastructure technologies that support business objectives. In this role, you will be a partner ...

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Chef

Houston, TX · On-site

Chef Location: IAH Airport Compensation: $70,000-$80.000 Annually + Bonus Eligibility Reports to ... technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America's busiest ...

Oakmont Management Group

Executive Chef

San Jose, CA · On-site

$82K - $85K/yr

Our teams craft exceptional cuisine in Chefs Playgrounds with access to the most contemporary tools and technology available to the culinary world. The only thing missing is YOU! Who we are looking ...

Oakmont Senior Living

Executive Chef

Oakland, CA · On-site

$97K/yr

Our teams craft exceptional cuisine in Chefs Playgrounds with access to the most contemporary tools and technology available to the culinary world. The only thing missing is YOU! Who we are looking ...

Oakmont Senior Living

Executive Chef

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Chefs who dont shy away from next-generation technology but leverage it for solutions * Leaders who create flexible, contemporary work environments * Driven, competitive, and focused individuals who ...

Oakmont Senior Living

Executive Chef

Alameda, CA · On-site

$97K/yr

Our teams craft exceptional cuisine in Chefs Playgrounds with access to the most contemporary tools and technology available to the culinary world. The only thing missing is YOU! Who we are looking ...

Oakmont Management Group

Executive Chef

Oakland, CA · On-site

$97K/yr

Our teams craft exceptional cuisine in Chefs Playgrounds with access to the most contemporary tools and technology available to the culinary world. The only thing missing is YOU! Who we are looking ...

Oakmont Senior Living

Executive Chef

San Jose, CA · On-site

$82K - $85K/yr

Chefs who dont shy away from next-generation technology but leverage it for solutions * Leaders who create flexible, contemporary work environments * Driven, competitive, and focused individuals who ...

Oakmont Senior Living

Executive Chef

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$97K/yr

Our teams craft exceptional cuisine in Chefs Playgrounds with access to the most contemporary tools and technology available to the culinary world. The only thing missing is YOU! Who we are looking ...

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How much do chef tech jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for chef tech 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 a Chef Tech?

Chef Techs, also known as culinary technologists or kitchen technologists, are professionals who combine culinary skills with technology to improve kitchen operations, food preparation, and menu innovation. They may work with advanced kitchen equipment, food safety systems, and software to streamline processes and ensure high-quality results. Chef Techs often collaborate with chefs, food scientists, and technology teams to implement new tools and techniques in both commercial and institutional kitchens.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chef Tech?

To thrive as a Chef Tech, you need strong culinary skills, a solid understanding of kitchen operations, and typically a culinary arts degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and food safety certifications such as ServSafe are essential. Attention to detail, creativity, time management, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These qualifications and skills are vital for maintaining high standards of food quality, ensuring kitchen efficiency, and fostering a productive team environment.

What are some common challenges a Chef Tech faces when integrating new kitchen technology with traditional culinary workflows?

A Chef Tech often encounters the challenge of ensuring that new kitchen technology complements, rather than disrupts, established culinary processes. Balancing the efficiency offered by automation or smart appliances with the need for hands-on craftsmanship and team communication is key. Chef Techs must also provide training and support to kitchen staff, helping them adapt to new tools while maintaining food quality and safety standards. Effective collaboration with both culinary and IT teams is essential to successfully implement and troubleshoot technology solutions in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

What is the difference between Chef Tech vs Line Cook?

AspectChef TechLine Cook
CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary degree often preferredHigh school diploma, culinary training or apprenticeship
Work EnvironmentKitchen support, equipment maintenance, tech troubleshootingFood preparation, cooking on the line
Employer & Industry UsageRestaurants, hotels, catering services with tech needsRestaurants, fast food outlets, hotels
Common Search & ComparisonChef Tech vs Line Cook

The main difference between Chef Tech and Line Cook lies in their roles. Chef Tech combines culinary skills with technical knowledge of kitchen equipment, focusing on maintenance and troubleshooting. In contrast, a Line Cook primarily prepares and cooks food on the kitchen line. While both roles work in culinary environments, Chef Tech requires additional technical certifications, whereas Line Cooks focus more on food preparation skills.

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Infographic showing various Chef Tech job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Sous Chef - Boeing Center at Tech Port

On-site

Tech Port Sa
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$36K - $49K/yr

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Posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee food purchasing, receiving, and preparation in the absence of the Executive Chef.

  • Supervise and train kitchen and stewarding staff, including ensuring compliance with health regulations.

  • Manage kitchen operations such as maintaining food costs, inventory controls, and ensuring food quality for events.

Job description

  • SOUS CHEF POSITION: Sous Chef
  • DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage
  • REPORTS TO: Executive Chef & Director of Food & Beverage
  • FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt

SUMMARY Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities, has an excellent and immediate opening for a Sous Chef position with Legends Global Tech Port Center and Arena. The Sous Chef position is second in command over the culinary and stewarding departments and is responsible for purchasing receiving and producing food items in the facility in the absence of the Executive Chef. Overseeing the stewarding department. Training of all kitchen and stewarding personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ordering, receiving and preparing food items.
  • Maintaining food costs and budget goals.
  • Produce required product according to Banquet Event Orders for each event.
  • Maintains an active role in local hospitality community and professional associations.
  • Attend in-house event-related meetings and relays immediate changes with other departments.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Maintaining all kitchen equipment cleanliness and annual maintenance.
  • Training of all kitchen and stewarding staff to in clued “Serve-safe” and any health department regulations.
  • Maintain a Health Department score of 90 or higher.
  • Inventory controls.
  • Schedule staff as needed.
  • Responsible for Kitchen in absence of Executive Chef.
  • Assists with monthly inventory.
  • Training of all cooks.
  • Supervisory responsibilities Supervises all kitchen and stewarding staff.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
  • At least four years of culinary experience in a banquet facility producing meals for large events.
  • Serve-Safe certified.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong orientation to customer service and ability to work with other staff members in the facility.
  • Results oriented individual with the ability to meet required budgetary goals.
  • Excellent organizational, planning, communication, and inter-personal skills.
  • Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
  • Computer skills to include Excel programs.
  • Must adhere to local Health Department codes.
  • Scratching cooking experience is preferred.
  • Ability to be creative with food presentations and maintain a quality product.
WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Working conditions involve noise, heat, changes in temperature, kitchen elements, odors, moisture, etc.
  • May be required to work additional hours as dictated by the workload and staffing.
  • Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • Requires moderate physical efforts.
  • Standing, carrying, bending, stretching, stooping, pulling and pushing, lifting of weights up to 50 pounds.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility; to stand for long hours during events; talk and hear.
  • This position may require work inside or outside of the building, as needed by events.
NOTE

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

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