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Anthony Scotto Restaurants

Sous Chef

Woodbury, NJ · On-site

$48K - $66K/yr

Sous Chef Opportunity Anthony Scotto Restaurants is currently looking for a Sous Chef for one of ... exotic cuts of beef, flavorful composed dishes and fresh seafood flown in from around the globe.

Anthony Scotto Restaurants

Sushi Chef

Melville, NY · On-site

... exotic cuts of beef, flavorful composed dishes, and fresh seafood flown in from around the globe ... The sushi chef's responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping ...

Anthony Scotto Restaurants

Sushi Chef

Melville, NY · On-site

... exotic cuts of beef, flavorful composeddishes, and fresh seafood flown in from around the globe ... The sushi chef's responsibilities include preparingtraditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping ...

Anthony Scotto Restaurants

Sushi Chef

Melville, NY

... exotic cuts of beef, flavorful composed dishes, and fresh seafood flown in from around the globe ... The sushi chef's responsibilities include preparing traditional Japanese sushi rice, chopping ...

CIBOLO CREEK RANCH OFFICIAL

Executive Chef

Marfa, TX · On-site

$74K - $102K/yr

EXECUTIVE CHEF Cibolo Creek Ranch -- Big Bend Region, West Texas ABOUT THE PROPERTY Cibolo Creek ... and exotic species, and a guest profile that includes families, principals, and members of the ...

CIBOLO CREEK RANCH OFFICIAL

Executive Chef

Marfa, TX · On-site

$74K - $102K/yr

EXECUTIVE CHEF Cibolo Creek Ranch -- Big Bend Region, West Texas ABOUT THE PROPERTY Cibolo Creek ... and exotic species, and a guest profile that includes families, principals, and members of the ...

CIBOLO CREEK RANCH OFFICIAL

Executive Chef

Marfa, TX · On-site

$74K - $102K/yr

EXECUTIVE CHEF Cibolo Creek Ranch -- Big Bend Region, West Texas ABOUT THE PROPERTY Cibolo Creek ... and exotic species, and a guest profile that includes families, principals, and members of the ...

Anthony Scotto Restaurants

Pastry Chef

Melville, NY

... exotic cuts of beef, flavorful composed dishes, and fresh seafood flown in from around the globe ... Our trained Pastry Chefs work side by side with our Executive Chefs to develop a dessert menu that ...

Anthony Scotto Restaurants

Pastry Chef

Melville, NY · On-site

... exotic cuts of beef, flavorful composed dishes, and fresh seafood flown in from around the globe ... Our trained Pastry Chefs work side by side with our Executive Chefs to develop a dessert menu that ...

Fisher Island Club

CHEF DE PARTIE

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

... dozen exotic birds, and an observatory for stargazing. No other Miami resort or hotel offers the ... Chef de Partie is the highest hourly rank in the kitchen and is considered to be the training ...

Fisher Island Club

CHEF DE PARTIE

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

... dozen exotic birds, and an observatory for stargazing. No other Miami resort or hotel offers the ... Chef de Partie is the highest hourly rank in the kitchen and is considered to be the training ...

Fisher Island Club

CHEF DE PARTIE

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$18.75 - $23.75/hr

... dozen exotic birds, and an observatory for stargazing. No other Miami resort or hotel offers the ... Chef de Partie is the highest hourly rank in the kitchen and is considered to be the training ...

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How much do exotic chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for exotic 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 Exotic Chef vs Sushi Chef?

AspectExotic ChefSushi Chef
CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary trainingFood safety, culinary certifications, sushi-specific training
Work EnvironmentHigh-end restaurants, exotic cuisine venuesSushi bars, Japanese restaurants
Industry UsageGlobal culinary industry, exotic cuisine focusJapanese cuisine, seafood-focused establishments
Common Search IntentComparing exotic culinary skills with sushi expertise

Exotic Chefs specialize in preparing diverse, international, and often rare dishes, while Sushi Chefs focus specifically on Japanese sushi and sashimi. Both roles require culinary certifications, but Exotic Chefs have broader cuisine knowledge, whereas Sushi Chefs have specialized training in sushi preparation. The choice depends on whether you want to work with a variety of exotic dishes or specialize in Japanese sushi cuisine.

Infographic showing various Exotic Chef job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 52% Full Time, and 48% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.
Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Anthony Scotto Restaurants

Woodbury, NJ • On-site

$48K - $66K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Sous Chef Opportunity

Anthony Scotto Restaurants is currently looking for a Sous Chef for one of our Fine Dining restaurants.

At Anthony Scotto Restaurants, our culinary teams are constantly evolving to keep our offerings absolutely fresh and exciting. We accomplish this by using the finest, quality ingredients available, regardless of cost, and by updating our menus to reflect the flavors of each season. Our steakhouse cuisine has expanded beyond the classics, to include world renowned sushi and sashimi, exotic cuts of beef, flavorful composed dishes and fresh seafood flown in from around the globe.

All of our restaurants feature award winning wine lists with over 450 different vintages of wine by the bottle and 40 wines by the glass, plus creative homemade desserts imagined and prepared by our in-house pastry chefs.

Here at Anthony Scotto Restaurants, we believe in cultivating our employees to be the best that fine dining has to offer. Our trained Executive Chefs work side by side with our Sous Chefs to season them into Executive Chefs for our newly developed restaurants. This job is great for someone who has the drive and motivation to earn the promotion of a lifetime!

The ideal candidates have a minimum of 3 years culinary experience in a fine dining, high volume restaurant. Our Sous Chefs are responsible for managing all activity in the kitchen following the direction of the Executive Chef. Proven experience successfully performing these tasks, developing internal talent, and a passion for culinary excellence, along with the ability of creating exciting and accessible new dishes appropriate to the venues concept, are a must.

UNPARALLED COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Industry-leading salaries
  • Revenue based quarterly bonuses- Our success is your success!
  • United Health Care Oxford - medical Insurance with company contribution
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401K
  • Paid Time Off

HIGH LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

We are looking for individuals who are looking to be leaders and innovators in the culinary world to drive our business forward. This position directly reports to the Executive Chef and will be responsible for shadowing and following his direction in the kitchen. You will also be responsible for managing the kitchen team in the executive chef's absence.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Develop new menu options based on seasonal changes and customer demand.
  • Assist with the preparation and planning of meal designs.
  • Ensure that kitchen activities operate in a timely manner.
  • Resolve customer problems and concerns personally.
  • Monitor and record inventory, and if necessary, order new supplies.
  • Provide support to junior kitchen employees with various tasks including line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
  • Recruit and train new kitchen employees to meet restaurant and kitchen standards.
  • Create schedules for kitchen employees and evaluate their performance.
  • Adhere to and implement sanitation regulations and safety regulations.

HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD:

Anthony Scotto Restaurants has achieved great success and we are just getting started. This is your opportunity to make decisions to help shape a growing company. This position will have regular exposure to ownership and have a significant influence on decisions in the company's development, from operational practices to company culture to service standards. We take the opinion of our team very seriously.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in the culinary arts
  • Food Protection Certificate
  • Proven experience in a fine dining establishment
  • Ability to manage an entire kitchen.
  • Budgeting skills to control costs
  • Incredible food preparation abilities
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
  • Deep knowledge of fine dining and industry leading trends
  • Impeccable time management skills
  • Creative menu knowledge and development skills

Anthony Scotto is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

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