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Female Chef Job Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sous Chef, NoHo

New York, NY · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

As a Sous Chef, you will support our Restaurant Leaders to drive culinary and hospitality ... Female, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply Additional Role Note: The ...

Sous Chef, SoHo

New York, NY · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

As a Sous Chef, you will support our Restaurant Leaders to drive culinary and hospitality ... Female, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply Additional Role Note: The ...

Sous Chef, Boston

Boston, MA · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

As a Sous Chef, you will support our Restaurant Leaders to drive culinary and hospitality ... Female, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply Additional Role Note: The ...

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How much do female chef job jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for female chef job 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 are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a female chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a female chef, you need strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety, and typically formal training through culinary school or apprenticeship. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, recipe management software, and certifications like ServSafe are important for efficiency and safety. Leadership, resilience, and effective communication help female chefs excel in fast-paced kitchen environments and support team collaboration. These skills ensure consistent food quality, safe kitchen operations, and a positive work culture crucial for success in the culinary industry.

What unique challenges might a female chef encounter in a professional kitchen, and how can these be overcome?

Female chefs may sometimes face challenges related to gender bias or underrepresentation in certain kitchens, which can impact opportunities for advancement or leadership roles. Building a strong professional network, seeking mentors, and consistently demonstrating culinary skills and leadership can help overcome these barriers. Many kitchens are actively working to foster more inclusive environments, and organizations now offer support and resources specifically for women in culinary roles. Staying proactive and connecting with industry groups can further empower female chefs to achieve their career goals.

What is the difference between Female Chef Job vs Female Line Cook?

AspectFemale Chef JobFemale Line Cook
CredentialsCulinary degree or equivalent experienceOften requires culinary training, but less formal education
Work EnvironmentLeadership role in kitchens, managing staffWorking on specific station, supporting chefs
Industry UsageUsed for head or executive rolesUsed for station-specific roles in kitchens
Search & ComparisonOften compared for career progressionCompared for entry-level or specialized roles

The Female Chef Job typically refers to leadership roles in kitchens, requiring culinary credentials and management skills. The Female Line Cook is a supporting role focused on specific kitchen stations. Both roles are essential in culinary environments, but differ in responsibilities and experience levels.

What does a female chef do?

A female chef is a professional cook who prepares meals in restaurants, hotels, or other food establishments. She is responsible for creating menus, overseeing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and safety, and managing kitchen operations. Female chefs can specialize in different cuisines and may also be involved in food presentation and innovation. Like their male counterparts, female chefs require strong culinary skills, creativity, time management, and leadership abilities.
Infographic showing various Female Chef Job job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

$18 - $21/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

SOUS CHEF

[Restaurant Shift Leader]

$18 - $21 / hour depending on experience + $2-3/hour in tips + MORE BENEFITS!ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Sous Chef, you will support our Restaurant Leaders to drive culinary and hospitality excellence in our scratch-based kitchen. With a genuine love for cooking delicious food, you will work to master every DIG station by consistently executing recipes, processes, and procedures and training actively to elevate the knowledge of the whole restaurant. Our Chefs-In-Training look to you for guidance because you invest in their growth, lead during peak service, resolve guest concerns and serve as a vital resource on culinary & systems best practices. You will take initiative as a leader & role model in the kitchen by participating in pre- shifts, shift management, and training & will be held accountable to ensuring tasks across the restaurant are completed on time and to standard. The Sous Chef role is an hourly position and a great opportunity to learn the business and grow with DIG!

YOU WILL:

  • Elevate and motivate Chef's-in-Training by modeling culinary expertise, warm hospitality, and a great attitude.
  • Train fellow teammates on each station, following station diagrams, pars & station prep to ensure consistency.
  • Demonstrate mastery of every station by consistently executing all seasonal menu offerings according to the recipes, procedures, and standards of The Pantry.
  • Manage prep lists, waste logs and participate in food inventory while staying in close contact with your Chef de Cuisine to ensure your walk-in is fully-stocked and organized.
  • Learn all restaurant ordering systems [Food, paper etc] to support the CDC in maintaining appropriate pars needed for service.
  • Run and execute successful restaurant shift management by writing a smart deployment, delegating work appropriately to the team and following scheduled deployment and breaks.
  • Successfully open and close the restaurant using the checklists and thorough communication with the previous days leaders to best prepare for a steady shift.
  • Participate in team building through interview shadowing, contributing to the Chef's table agenda, providing feedback to CITs, and leading preshift.
  • Operate the expeditor / computer station to ensure that food presentation and order accuracy is met for all walk-in, pick-up and delivery orders.
  • Troubleshoot and create solutions regarding guest concerns, digital ordering, and equipment maintenance.
  • Help to maintain the "A" lettergrade by following Department of Health and DIG food safety standards.
  • Demonstrate professional maturity and strictly uphold DIG's anti-discrimination & anti-harassment policies.

YOU HAVE:

  • 1+ year leadership experience in a culinary environment.
  • The ability to perform physical requirements of the position (frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds). These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Food Safety Certification.
  • A desire to create exceptional employee & guest experiences.
  • An eye for detail and solving challenges.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • The willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in wherever necessary.
  • A desire for growth in our brigade.

WORK PERKS:

Aside from the standard job description fare (competitive pay) we also offer:

  • Opportunities for GROWTH in a TEAM environment
  • Competitive Pay & potential to earn tips
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401K programming
  • Parental leave
  • Thanksgiving, Christmas and other Holidays Off
  • Flexible Scheduling: Part Time and Full Time Hours
  • Complimentary DIG lunch everyday
  • Commuter Benefits

ABOUT US: To learn more about our mission and food please visit our website at: https://www.diginn.com/mission

NOTE: DIG believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. Female, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply

Additional Role Note:

The duties of this position may change from time to time. DIG reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Dig or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

DIG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ancestry, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related condition, unemployment status, gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender dysphoria, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, disability, covered veteran and/or military status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, familial status as that term is described under the New York State Human Rights Law, caregiver or partnership status as those terms are defined under the New York City Human Rights Law (if you are employed in New York City) or other protected status or any other characteristic as protected under applicable federal, state and local law ("Protected Status").