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Government Chef Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

sweetgreen

Sous Chef

Seattle, WA

$56K - $76K/yr

Sweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click HERE. To request an accommodation as ...

sweetgreen

Sous Chef

Seattle, WA

$22.81/hr

Sweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click HERE. To request an accommodation as ...

sweetgreen

Associate Chef

Seattle, WA

$22.81/hr

Sweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click HERE. To request an accommodation as ...

sweetgreen

Associate Chef

Seattle, WA

Sweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click HERE. To request an accommodation as ...

Provn, Inc.

Founding Product Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Founded by Joel Gamoran (chef, author, and TV host), Homemade reaches 20 million people per year ... The business model is B2B2C: government agencies, healthcare systems, employers, and sponsors pay ...

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

Line Cook

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

... chef and/or general manager. * Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbal and ... government-required cards. * A desire to learn, and grow, and a passion for progress in this career.

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

Line Cook

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

... chef and/or general manager. * Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbal and ... government-required cards. * A desire to learn, and grow, and a passion for progress in this career.

ASCEND STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI

Line Cook

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

... chef and/or general manager. * Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbal and ... government-required cards. * A desire to learn, and grow, and a passion for progress in this career.

ASCEND STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI

Line Cook

Bellevue, WA

$22 - $27/hr

... chef and/or general manager. * Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbal and ... government-required cards. * A desire to learn, and grow, and a passion for progress in this career.

Topgolf

Kitchen Manager

Renton, WA

$26.50 - $31.50/hr

Supervise and lead kitchen staff, including cooks, prep chefs, and dishwashers. * Ensure the ... Topgolf participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 ...

USM

principle engineer or architect

Seattle, WA · On-site

We are a project-driven firm that reliably meets the IT needs of our State and Government customers ... and Chef, rolling upgrades and canary deploys Will monitor, maintain, evolve and cajole Marathon ...

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How much do government chef jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for government chef in Seattle, WA is $72,868.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,900.00 and $85,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a government chef?

A Government Chef is responsible for preparing meals in government institutions such as military bases, correctional facilities, schools, or official residences. They follow strict food safety regulations and often manage a team of kitchen staff. Their duties may include menu planning, budgeting, and ensuring meals meet dietary and nutritional guidelines. Depending on the setting, they may cater for large groups or prepare high-profile meals for government officials.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a government chef?

To thrive as a Government Chef, you need expertise in large-scale food preparation, menu planning, and safe food handling, typically complemented by formal culinary training and relevant certifications like ServSafe. Experience with institutional kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and compliance with federal or state food safety regulations is also important. Leadership, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are vital for managing staff and coordinating with other departments. These competencies ensure efficient kitchen operations, high-quality meal service, and adherence to strict health and safety standards in a public sector environment.

What types of teams do government chefs typically collaborate with, and how does this impact daily operations?

Government Chefs often work closely with dietitians, food service managers, procurement staff, and kitchen personnel to plan and execute meals that meet specific guidelines and budgets. They may also coordinate with security, event planners, or healthcare professionals depending on the facility, such as schools, correctional institutions, or government offices. This collaboration ensures that menu offerings are nutritious, cost-effective, and meet regulatory requirements, while also supporting smooth kitchen workflows. Being part of a multidisciplinary team allows Government Chefs to play a vital role in public service and positively impact the wellbeing of those they serve.

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Infographic showing various Government Chef job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,826 per year, or $35 per hour.

Executive Chef/General Manager

Seattle, WA

Addition Management
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Addition Managementexternal

$81K - $112K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

Position:      Operations GM & Executive Chef

Location:      Seattle, Washington (Fully on site near Seattle/Tacoma Airport)  

Salary:          $80K-$90K+ Bonus

Growing Hospitality Services provider seeks a new Chef/General Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities:

·      Develop and implement client facing menus, written menu proposals, regional menus. Recipes and promotional foods and tastings as required.

·      Visits Clients, Vendors, and offers/Performs food demonstrations at FBO’s and conferences.

·      Utilize Shipday for all logistical information. All employees who are organizing or delivering catering are required to use Shipday for all order logistics and deliveries to include delivery photo at point of delivery and the name of the recipient at point of delivery.

·      Responsible for supporting operational directives for kitchen accuracy, office administration, personnel, local clients, facility, capital assets, government compliance and corporate requirements.

·      Must be able to demonstrate strong Managerial skills, including team building, hiring, skills training, discipline, performance reviews, cross-training and employee development.

·      Supports quality and execution of catering operation, supervises and trains staff, oversees the quality and accuracy of preparation and service of food and concierge services.

·      Responsible for supporting the District Manager in operational execution of all culinary events, including regional menu coordination, leads and creates plans for staff training, development, and approving payroll records.

·      Supports District Manager, Payroll Department, HR, IT & Finance in processing Payroll/Labor, scheduling, performance reviews, training, hiring, discipline and all related paperwork on time and accurately.

·      Responsible for supporting the kitchen’s financial performance in accordance with all established quality performance standards, corporate guidelines, and budgets.

·      Responsible for managing kitchen adherence to execute corporate guidelines in maintaining operations, HACCP/food safety & premium quality, customer

·      Manages cleaning and maintenance of all company assets and arranges for repairs, contracts, and other services.

·      Conduct monthly inventory for kitchen & locker products.

·      Assists DM in local sales promotions, client relationship visits, communicating and recording- reporting inventory, and all local purchasing and receiving policies and procedures.

·      Supports District Manager in communicating and maintaining client relationships with local client base.

·      Supports District Manager in supervising local employees in compliance with the most recent company handbook and in a manner consistent with company established goals and objectives.

Qualifications

·      5+ years in hands-on culinary operations with Safe Food Handling Certificate preferred.

·      5+ years in food/Bev operations management experience overseeing staff, client engagement, inventory management, systems & process implementation.

·      Strong experience in food purchasing/ordering, inventory, setting up par levels, recipe selection, culinary preparation methods and knife skills are essential.

·      Must have a base knowledge of finance and accounting principles and Department of Health Regulations.

·      Must demonstrate ability to schedule and manage P&L, labor and food cost within a budget.

·      Must be able to manage fulfillment team and process as well as vehicle fleet, off-site employee management and the expenses associated with this business component.

·      A flexible work schedule required, including weekends and holidays and frequent travel (approximately 10%)

·      Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving history.

·      All candidates will be subject to background check & drug screening.