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Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Sous Chef

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

... tomorrow's Senior Vice President. The above is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and ... contract. HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or ...

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Sous Chef

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

... tomorrow's Senior Vice President. The above is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and ... contract. HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or ...

The Rackhouse Tavern

Sous Chef

Lexington, KY · On-site

$43K - $59K/yr

... tomorrow's Senior Vice President. The above is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and ... contract. HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or ...

Hilton Knoxville

Sous Chef

Knoxville, TN

$47K - $64K/yr

... tomorrow's Senior Vice President. The above is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and ... contract. HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or ...

Metz Culinary Management

Chef Manager

Carlisle, PA · On-site

$45K/yr

Experience desired in a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining accounts. Must be a trained Chef. The Chef Manager has an overall ...

Koch

Counsel/Senior Counsel, Commercial

Wichita, KS · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

Koch Capabilities, LLC is seeking an experiencedCommercial Counsel or Senior Counsel to support ... from contract drafting and negotiation, to dispute resolution and problem solving, strategic ...

Metz Culinary Management

Chef Manager

Dallas, PA · On-site

Experience desired in a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining accounts. Must be a trained Chef. The Chef Manager has an overall ...

Metz Culinary Management

Chef Manager

Westminster, MD · On-site

Experience desired in a Contract Dining Food Service setting such as Hospital, School, College, Senior Living or Corporate Dining accounts. Must be a trained Chef. The Chef Manager has an overall ...

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Koch Industries

Senior Applications Engineer

Tulsa, OK · On-site

Your Job John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking to add a Senior Applications ... Experience with pricing strategy, negotiating contracts, etc. * Experience working with global ...

Upper Crust Food Service

Field Sous Chef

Fayetteville, AR · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

... contract. * Execute special events including philanthropies, recruitment events, and formal dinners. * Complete structured shadow time with senior chefs as part of a documented development plan.

Upper Crust Food Service

Field Sous Chef

East Lansing, MI · On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

... contract. * Execute special events including philanthropies, recruitment events, and formal dinners. * Complete structured shadow time with senior chefs as part of a documented development plan.

Upper Crust Food Service

Field Sous Chef

Ithaca, NY · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

... contract. * Execute special events including philanthropies, recruitment events, and formal dinners. * Complete structured shadow time with senior chefs as part of a documented development plan.

DevSelect

Sr. DevOpps Architect - Chef/Puppet

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$73.25 - $93.50/hr

Contract or Contract-to-Hire Level: Senior Responsibilities * Provide business, data, application ... Tools such as Puppet/Chef, Vagrant, Packer, Beaker. * Possess working knowledge of object oriented ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior contract chef in the United States is $68,041.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Contract Chef vs Contract Chef?

AspectSenior Contract ChefContract Chef
CredentialsProfessional culinary certifications, extensive experienceBasic culinary training, relevant experience
Work EnvironmentHigh-end hotels, corporate events, large-scale projectsTemporary assignments, diverse locations, smaller venues
Employer & Industry UsageHospitality, catering companies, event planningFood service providers, catering, hospitality

The main difference between a Senior Contract Chef and a Contract Chef lies in experience, responsibilities, and project scope. Senior Contract Chefs typically have advanced certifications and oversee complex culinary projects, while Contract Chefs focus on executing specific tasks for temporary assignments. Both roles are vital in the culinary industry, but the senior position involves more leadership and strategic planning.

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Infographic showing various Senior Contract Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,041 per year, or $32.7 per hour.

Sous Chef

Marriott Knoxville Downtown

Knoxville, TN • On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Sous Chef

We are seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading kitchen operations and delivering exceptional culinary experiences. This role includes supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and presentation, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and passionate about food and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities
  • You will be the right hand to our executive chef, assisting in the creation of exceptional dining experiences for our hotel guests.
  • Your daily tasks will include overseeing kitchen staff, preparing menu items, and ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.
  • You will report to the Executive Chef.
  • A career as a sous chef can lead to opportunities as a chef de cuisine, executive chef, or even culinary director within the hospitality industry.
Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have: 

  • A combination of education and experience.

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certifications, such as a culinary diploma.

What You’ll Need to Succeed
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
  • A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.


Why Our Associates Love HVMG

  • Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
  • Flexible scheduling 
  • Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
  • Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts
About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."
We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG  is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.