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Home Chef

Executive Chef, Production

Lithia Springs, GA

$65K - $90K/yr

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online ... Ensure batches are properly recorded in Progress Tracker This position requires 5% travel.

Home Chef

Executive Chef, Production

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online ... Ensure batches are properly recorded in Progress Tracker This position requires 5% travel.

Home Chef

Executive Chef, Production

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Ensure batches are properly recorded in Progress Tracker This position requires 5% travel ... American Culinary Federation chef certification preferred * Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google ...

RRS Staffing Solutions LLC

Sous Chef

Savannah, GA · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

This is an amazing opportunity to work at an established local institution (batch cooking) with many more possibilities to follow, including travel opportunities with Chef On The Fly! Dates: August ...

Hotel Bardo Savannah

Executive Chef

Savannah, GA · On-site

$66K - $91K/yr

Our most recent recognition from Travel + Leisure joins a growing list of honors, including Bardo's distinction as a Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown recipient, recognized across the Hot List, Gold ...

Zest Sushi and Small Plates

Sushi Chef

Roswell, GA · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

The Sushi Chef will follow our established menu and maintain consistent food quality and safety without menu development or travel requirements. Responsibilities * Prepare sushi dishes including ...

Hana Group

Regional Sushi Chef

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

The Regional Sushi Chef travels between assigned locations to ensure consistent execution of brand standards, food safety compliance, product quality, and team capability. This role serves as a ...

Hana Group

Regional Sushi Chef

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

The Regional Sushi Chef travels between assigned locations to ensure consistent execution of brand standards, food safety compliance, product quality, and team capability. This role serves as a ...

Hana Brands

Regional Sushi Chef

Atlanta, GA

$19 - $22/hr

The Regional Sushi Chef travels between assigned locations to ensure consistent execution of brand standards, food safety compliance, product quality, and team capability. This role serves as a ...

American Cruise Lines

Pastry Chef

Savannah, GA · On-site

Pastry Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United ... American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training. Applicant ...

American Cruise Lines

Pastry Chef

Savannah, GA · On-site

Pastry Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United ... American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training. Applicant ...

American Cruise Lines

Pastry Chef

Brunswick, GA

Pastry Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United ... American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training. Applicant ...

Recess Hotel and Club

Executive Sous Chef

Savannah, GA · On-site

$60K - $77K/yr

In just one year, Bardo has earned Condé Nast Traveler's inaugural Triple Crown distinction ... The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality ...

Emory Healthcare

Sous Chef

Atlanta, GA

$24.12 - $29.39/hr

The Sous Chef performs as the first assistant to the Executive Chef and carries out kitchen duties ... work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators ...

Emory Healthcare

Sous Chef

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

The Sous Chef performs as the first assistant to the Executive Chef and carries out kitchen duties ... work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators ...

American Cruise Lines

Executive Chef

Brunswick, GA · On-site

$64K - $88K/yr

Executive Chef American Cruise Lines is the largest U ... S. cruise line, dedicated to providing immersive travel, exceptional service, and world-class ...

American Cruise Lines

Executive Chef

Brunswick, GA · On-site

$64K - $88K/yr

Executive Chef American Cruise Lines is the largest U ... S. cruise line, dedicated to providing immersive travel, exceptional service, and world-class ...

American Cruise Lines

Pastry Chef

Brunswick, GA · On-site

Pastry Chef American Cruise Lines, the largest cruise line operating exclusively within the United ... American Cruise Lines provides travel, room and board, uniforms, and training. Applicant ...

Emory Healthcare

Sous Chef

Atlanta, GA

$48K - $65K/yr

The Sous Chef performs as the first assistant to the Executive Chef and carries out kitchen duties ... work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators ...

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How much do travel chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for travel chef in Georgia is $20.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a travel chef?

Travel chefs are culinary professionals who travel to different locations to prepare meals, often for private clients, events, or organizations such as yachts, resorts, or remote job sites. Unlike traditional chefs who work in a single restaurant or kitchen, travel chefs may work on a contract basis and adapt their cooking to various environments and client preferences. They must be versatile, organized, and able to plan menus, source ingredients locally, and sometimes accommodate unique dietary needs. This role can involve international travel, long periods away from home, and exposure to diverse cuisines and cultures. Travel chefs often enjoy the excitement of new experiences and the opportunity to expand their culinary skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a travel chef?

To thrive as a Travel Chef, you need advanced culinary skills, menu planning expertise, and a culinary degree or equivalent experience in professional kitchens. Familiarity with various cooking equipment, food safety certifications (such as ServSafe), and experience with inventory management systems are typically required. Flexibility, strong communication, and problem-solving abilities help you adapt to diverse settings and client preferences. These skills ensure you can consistently deliver high-quality meals, meet client expectations, and excel in dynamic, on-the-go environments.

How does being a travel chef differ from working in a traditional restaurant setting?

As a Travel Chef, you’ll often work in diverse locations—from private yachts and remote lodges to luxury villas—adapting to new kitchens and varying ingredient availability. Unlike a stationary restaurant, flexibility and quick problem-solving are essential, as you may need to customize menus based on local produce and client preferences. Collaboration is usually more intimate, involving direct interaction with clients and sometimes working closely with hosts or event coordinators. This role offers unique opportunities for creativity and cultural exploration, but also requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills to thrive in constantly changing environments.

What is the difference between Travel Chef vs Personal Chef?

AspectTravel ChefPersonal Chef
CredentialsCulinary degree, certifications preferredCulinary degree, certifications optional but beneficial
Work EnvironmentTraveling to various locations, hotels, cruise shipsPrivate homes, clients' residences
Employer & IndustryHotels, cruise lines, catering companiesIndividual clients, families
Work ScopePreparing meals for groups or events while travelingCustomized meals for individual clients or families

Travel Chefs typically work in dynamic environments like hotels or cruise ships, preparing meals for groups across different locations. Personal Chefs focus on creating personalized dining experiences in private homes. Both roles require culinary skills, but their work settings and client interactions differ significantly.

How do you become a travel chef?

To become a travel chef, you typically need professional culinary training or experience in cooking, along with strong skills in food preparation and safety. Gaining experience in diverse cuisines and obtaining relevant certifications can improve job prospects, and flexibility with travel schedules is often required.

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Infographic showing various Travel Chef job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 57% Full Time, and 43% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $43,253 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

Executive Chef, Production

Lithia Springs, GA

Home Chef
Food Services and Drinking Places • 1 - 5K employees

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Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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$65K - $90K/yr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.

This is a temporary position, expected to last approximately 6 months with possibility to covert to a permanent role.

We are seeking a culinary production expert to lead kitchen operations for Home Chef's Ready to Heat brand, Tempo. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, an obsession with providing customers the highest-possible quality meals, and the ability to train and lead a team of associates to be able to consistently execute the culinary vision.

Detailed Responsibilities

Oversee product quality in a mass production kitchen

  • Validate consistent, premium taste, appearance, and performance of every meal leaving our high-volume kitchen
  • Implement and adhere to gold standards of food quality and food safety
  • Prepare weekly cook schedules and review/approve payroll in collaboration with HR
  • Consistently maintain standards of quality, cost, eye appeal, and flavor of foods
  • Check all processes before production time and inspect the presentation of food items to ensure quality standards are met
  • Coordinate with RTH production manager to ensure all ingredients are available when needed

Train and lead team members through the prep, cooking, and cooling processes

  • Train, coach, and develop sous chef staff, including weekly 1:1 sessions for their growth and development
  • Supervise, evaluate, and train employees, ensure sanitation and safety, menu planning, and related production activities
  • Develop training programs and provide professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff

Work with Corporate R&D chefs on ingredient and menu continuous improvement opportunities

  • Ensure the execution of new recipes, training and oversight of kitchen staff to implement new recipes, and collaborate with the R&D team to improve existing recipes
  • Attend weekly meetings with R&D chefs in order to give feedback on recipes or ingredient specifications
  • Review meal ratings weekly and assess areas for performance improvement

Documentation and Progress Tracking

  • Ensure proper documentation and record keeping of lot information, CCP's, sensory results, and yields
  • Sign off on Assembly Production Sheets, ensuring that meal plating is visually appealing
  • Ensure batches are properly recorded in Progress Tracker  

This position requires 5% travel.

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or other characteristics needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

  • 6+ years' experience in a commissary kitchen and high-volume food preparation
  • High School Diploma or GED or related work experience
  • American Culinary Federation chef certification preferred
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
  • Familiarity with USDA/FDA guidelines
  • Skills in planning, organizing, prioritizing, and executing projects and activities
  • Passion for helping people achieve their goals and improve themselves
  • Knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, SQF, and USDA regulations
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Perks and Benefits
  • Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!
  • Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance available
  • Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time
  • 401k program
  • Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses
How We Work Together

We are humble team players.
We are warm and gracious with team members and customers. We seek feedback to improve ourselves - and respectfully listen to and accept input.

We are pragmatic next-level thinkers.
We come up with novel and unique ideas. We explore new strategies to avoid being constrained by conventional thinking.

We take ownership.
We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more. We are results-driven, always challenging ourselves to exceed goals.

Be at Home at Home Chef

We all show up authentically at Home Chef. Our team includes individuals with a variety of identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. You can trust that you'll be able to bring your whole self to an inclusive and enjoyable workplace.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged/sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Home Chef is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Home Chef will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at hr@homechef.com.

 

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