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Red Pebbles Hospitality

Chef de Cuisine

Nashville, TN · On-site

$64K - $87K/yr

We are looking for an experienced, passionate culinary professional to provide leadership to the kitchen team and to provide superb hospitality to both our guests and our community. Chef de Cuisine ...

Otterbein SeniorLife

Executive Chef - Community

Albion, MI · On-site

$65K - $89K/yr

Overview The Executive Chef is a full time salaried position directing a full service kitchen and ... Living community * Maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards * Assisting with set-up ...

Otterbein SeniorLife

Executive Chef - Community

Jackson, MI · On-site

$65K - $89K/yr

Overview The Executive Chef is a full time salaried position directing a full service kitchen and ... Living community * Maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards * Assisting with set-up ...

Otterbein SeniorLife

Executive Chef - Community

Jackson, MI · On-site

$65K - $89K/yr

Overview The Executive Chef is a full time salaried position directing a full service kitchen and ... Living community * Maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards * Assisting with set-up ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for community 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 Community Chef vs Catering Chef?

AspectCommunity ChefCatering Chef
CredentialsFood safety certifications, culinary trainingFood safety certifications, culinary training
Work EnvironmentCommunity centers, non-profit eventsEvent venues, client locations
Employer & IndustryNon-profit organizations, community programsEvent planning companies, catering services
Common Search IntentCommunity-focused cooking, local outreachEvent catering, large-scale food service

Community Chefs focus on preparing meals for community programs and outreach events, emphasizing local engagement and social impact. Catering Chefs primarily prepare food for events like weddings, corporate functions, and parties, often working for catering companies. While both roles require culinary skills and food safety certifications, their work environments and objectives differ significantly, with Community Chefs emphasizing community service and Catering Chefs focusing on event-based food service.

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Infographic showing various Community Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Chef de Cuisine

Nashville, TN • On-site

Red Pebbles Hospitality
Restaurants • 501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about Red Pebbles Hospitalityexternal

$64K - $87K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

 

Red Pebbles Hospitality is looking for an Chef de Cuisine for Ella's on 2nd, a 120-seat restaurant in the Hyatt Centric Hotel. We are looking for an experienced, passionate culinary professional to provide leadership to the kitchen team and to provide superb hospitality to both our guests and our community.

Chef de Cuisine Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct supervision of the kitchen employees on a daily basis, ensuring policies and processes are being followed and inspecting operational flow on a continuous basis.
  • Responsible for efficient and effective running of the kitchen ensuring that operating costs are minimized.
  • Responsible for food quality and consistency of menu items, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Responsible for hiring, on-boarding and continuous training of kitchen employees.
  • Schedule and oversee necessary maintenance and repairs on kitchen appliances.
  • Create schedules for kitchen employees, adjusting as necessary to meet business needs and financial targets.
  • Ensure compliance with department of health standards, maintaining superior cleanliness and sanitation in all kitchen areas.
  • Provide training and support to Front of House employees, to include menu knowledge and how to meet dietary needs.

Chef de Cuisine  Qualifications: 

  • A minimum of two years' prior culinary management experience in a full-service restaurant. 
  • Serve Safe certified food manager preferred.
  • Candidate must have proven culinary skills and must be able to lead, develop, and motivate staff.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in fast paced environment while effectively delegating tasks.
  • Experience managing payroll and schedules is required.
  • Must have understanding of food cost and be capable of conducting and assessing restaurant inventory.
  • Must be proficient with computers, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to lift / carry items up to 40 lbs. and push / pull items up to 75 lbs.
  • Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending, twisting, squatting and reaching overhead.
  • Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc) and taste/smell.

Ella's is an Equal Opportunity Employer and treats all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regard to race, sex, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, political activity, or any other characteristic protected by law.