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Rosselli DC

Pastry Chef

Washington, DC · On-site

$23/hr

Knightsbridge Restaurant Group's newest concept, Rosselli Ristorante, and 2 Michelin Star Chef Carlos Cardona is searching for an experienced and creative Pastry Chef to add to the team.

the Chef Agency

Cafe Sous Chef

Washington, VA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Cafe Sous Chef Location: Central VA Salary: $70K - $75K Benefits: MDV, PTO, 401(k), relocation ... Relais & Châteaux destination renowned for world-class Michelin dining and impeccable service.

Grove Bay Hospitality Group

Pastry Chef

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Tuition assistance Michelin-starred restaurant is seeking a passionate Pastry Chef to join our team! As a pastry chef at Stubborn Seed, you will be an integral part of our culinary team, working ...

Bresca & Jônt

Sous Chef

Washington, DC

$56K - $76K/yr

Sous Chef - Bresca We are seeking an exceptionally talented and dedicated Sous Chef to join the culinary team of our prestigious one Michelin-starred restaurant. This is a unique opportunity for a ...

Silenzio Social Club

Executive Chef

Atlanta, GA

$65K - $80K/yr

Our vision is bold, international, and Michelin-level in execution. We are seeking a young, ambitious Executive Chef ready to build something iconic. About the Role This is not a traditional ...

Silenzio Social Club

$65K - $80K/yr

Our vision is bold, international, and Michelin-level in execution. We are seeking a young, ambitious Executive Chef ready to build something iconic. About the Role This is not a traditional ...

Bresca & Jônt

Sous Chef

Washington, DC

$70K - $80K/yr

Sous Chef - Bresca We are seeking an exceptionally talented and dedicated Sous Chef to join the culinary team of our prestigious one Michelin-starred restaurant. This is a unique opportunity for a ...

Oiji Mi

Pastry Sous Chef

New York, NY

We are seeking a talented Pastry Sous Chef to manage the pastry program at Michelin Starred Oiji Mi and Bōm in New York City. This role will lead the pastry team across both restaurants, creating ...

Oiji Mi

Pastry Sous Chef

New York, NY · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

We are seeking a talented Pastry Sous Chef to manage the pastry program at Michelin Starred Oiji Mi and Bōm in New York City. This role will lead the pastry team across both restaurants, creating ...

Cotogna

Sous Chef

San Francisco, CA

$90K - $95K/yr

Sous Chef - Quince & Co. Location: San Francisco, CA Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $90,000-$95 ... Lead daily kitchen operations and maintain Michelin-level standards of execution. * Supervise ...

the Chef Agency

Sous Chef

Washington, VA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Sous Chef Location: Central VA Salary: $75,000-$85,000 Benefits: MDV, PTO, 401(k), relocation ... Michelin-level kitchens - Culinary degree preferred or equivalent advanced kitchen leadership ...

Sons & Daughters

Chef de Partie

San Francisco, CA

$60K - $65K/yr

Sons & Daughters is a two-Michelin-starred and Michelin Green Star restaurant in San Francisco seeking an ambitious Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. Our cuisine is rooted in Northern ...

Rocky's Cafe and Sports Bar

Kitchen Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Guests get thoughtfully crafted cocktails, a Michelin-chef-curated menu, plenty of screens, and broadcast-quality sound. From NFL Sundays and Premier League matchdays to UFC fight nights and NBA ...

Tavistock Restaurant Collection

Sous Chef

Atlanta, GA

$48K - $64K/yr

Michelin Star Prestige : ATLAS boasts the coveted Michelin Star, a testament to our culinary ... The Sous Chef identifies priorities for each shift focusing on food quality, cleanliness ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for michelin chef in the United States is $21.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Michelin Chef is a head chef or executive chef who has been awarded one or more Michelin stars for exceptional culinary skill, creativity, and consistency. Michelin stars are prestigious awards given by the Michelin Guide, recognizing excellence in gastronomy. A Michelin-starred chef is responsible for menu creation, ingredient selection, kitchen management, and ensuring high-quality dining experiences. Earning and maintaining Michelin stars requires dedication, innovation, and attention to detail.

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To thrive as a Michelin Chef, you need exceptional culinary technique, creativity, and deep expertise in food preparation, usually backed by extensive professional kitchen experience and often formal culinary education. Mastery of specialized kitchen equipment, Michelin standards, and food safety certifications is highly valued. Leadership, adaptability, and the ability to inspire and mentor a team are crucial soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure consistently outstanding dining experiences and maintain the high standards required for Michelin recognition.

What are some of the unique challenges Michelin chefs face in maintaining their restaurant’s high standards?

Michelin Chefs frequently face the challenge of delivering consistently exceptional quality while innovating and evolving their menu to exceed guests’ expectations. They must manage a highly skilled kitchen team, uphold rigorous safety and presentation standards, and respond effectively to high-pressure situations. Collaboration with front-of-house staff is essential to ensure a seamless dining experience. Additionally, staying at the forefront of culinary trends and continually refining techniques is key to maintaining Michelin status and personal career development.

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Top Michelin chefs can earn between $100,000 and $300,000 annually, with some earning more based on the restaurant's prestige, location, and their experience. High-profile chefs may also receive bonuses, endorsements, and profit sharing, especially if they own or operate their own restaurants.
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KS989 - Full-Time Michelin Chef - Miami, FL

Miami Beach, FL

British American Household Staffing
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Full-time

Medical, PTO

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Job description

A family in Miami is seeking afull-time chef.  Their current chef of 8 years is heading back to the UK.  The family ideally would love a chef with dual UK/US citizenship, but is open to a chef with excellent experience that would be accepted when applying for a visa for the UK.  The schedule is Sunday through Thursday.  The family is seeking someone with Michelin experience.  The family is primarily based in Miami, but travels heavily to NY, Aspen and the UK.  This is a heavy travel role. They are seeking longevity and looking to hire immediately. 

  • Prior experience as a private chef
  • Michelin experience is required
  • Excellent chef able to cook a range of cuisines (mediterranean, French, Japanese/sushi, Levant, Indian). Must have excellent training
  • Longevity in private home roles
  • Focus on clean, healthy cooking. No sugars, low fat etc. 
  • Sourcing and purchasing of organic and high quality ingredients.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner primarily for 2 principals but sometimes family members (making total 6 people). Occasional entertaining of wider family and friends. 
  • For the visa, either we find a dual US-UK national for the role. Or we can apply for an O1 visa for the correct candidate subject to their previous experience being suitable for an application. 
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Accommodations covered everywhere but Miami.

TRAVEL SCHEDULE:

January - early May: Miami
Early May - end of June: London
July: Chef has a month off for vacation
August - mid September: Aspen
Mid-September - Thanksgiving: London
Thanksgiving: Usually a week in the US but could be subject to change (and usually it is Miami)
Early December: London
Late December: Aspen
In between all this the chef would also be in New York for a few weeks of the year, usually scattered throughout. The family also travel to holiday destinations at other times and don’t usually take the chef with them, unless it’s somewhere they are concerned about the food.


  • Legal to work in the US
  • Michelin experience is required
  • US/UK citizenship is a plus
  • Prior experience as a private chef with longevity
  • Living locally in Miami or a commutable distance
  • Comfortable with the heavy travel schedule notated above

The family is open on salary and proved PTO and health care benefits.

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British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. Our team of expert recruiters offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of clients’ staffing or childcare needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates. Our goal is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction. For peace of mind, we are licensed as a recruiter by the DCA and are bonded.

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Year founded

2012

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