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Chef/Cook (FT)

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Description Garden Villas South Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community is seeking a Full-Time Chef/Cook with artistic, culinary skills. The successful candidate will assist in preparing ...

Sous Chef

Carlsbad, CA

$51K - $70K/yr

Sous Chef This is a salaried position. Must have a flexible schedule with weekend availability ... La Costa Glen is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and ...

Sous Chef

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$51K - $70K/yr

Sous Chef This is a salaried position. Must have a flexible schedule with weekend availability ... La Costa Glen is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a variety of villas and ...

Sous Chef

Duck Key, FL · On-site

$75K/yr

Key Responsibilities: * Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, food preparation ... Villas * 4 roommates: $300 per person, per pay period * Solo room option (if available): $600 per ...

Restaurant Support Entry Level

Pepin, WI · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Restaurant Support Team Member - Villa Bellezza Winery (Il Forno Restaurant) Villa Bellezza Winery ... The kitchen also supports catering events and chef-led cooking classes. This is a hands-on role ...

Chef/Cook (FT)

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Chesterfield Villas Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community is seeking a Full-Time Chef/Cook with artistic, culinary skills. The successful candidate will assist in preparing meals for our ...

Line Cook

Morristown, NJ · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

40NORTH Restaurants is the full service division of Villa Restaurant Group , a family owned, multi ... Collaborate effectively with kitchen Team Members, including chefs, cooks, and servers, to ensure ...

Chef/Cook (FT)

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Garden Villas South Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community is seeking a Full-Time Chef/Cook with artistic, culinary skills. The successful candidate will assist in preparing meals for our ...

Chef/Cook (FT)

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Chesterfield Villas Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community is seeking a Full-Time Chef/Cook with artistic, culinary skills. The successful candidate will ...

Chef/Cook (FT)

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Garden Villas South Luxury Retirement and Assisted Living Community is seeking a Full-Time Chef/Cook with artistic, culinary skills. The successful candidate will ...

Executive Chef

Callicoon, NY · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

EXECUTIVE CHEF Position Summary The Executive Chef at Villa Roma Resort is the culinary leader responsible for creating exceptional dining experiences across multiple venues. This position focuses on ...

40NORTH Restaurants is the full service division of Villa Restaurant Group , a family owned, multi ... Collaborate effectively with kitchen Team Members, including chefs, cooks, and servers, to ensure ...

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How much do villa chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for villa chef 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 is a Villa Chef job?

A Villa Chef is a private chef responsible for preparing meals in a luxury villa, often for homeowners, guests, or vacation renters. Their duties include menu planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and sometimes catering to special dietary requirements. They may also oversee kitchen organization, cleanliness, and staff if applicable. Villa Chefs must create high-quality, personalized dining experiences tailored to the preferences of the villa residents.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Villa Chef position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Villa Chef, you need strong culinary expertise, menu planning skills, and experience with a wide range of international cuisines, often supported by formal culinary training. Familiarity with kitchen management software, food safety certifications (such as ServSafe), and inventory control systems is highly valuable. Excellent communication, discretion, adaptability, and attention to detail are key soft skills that set successful Villa Chefs apart. These skills are crucial for consistently delivering high-quality, personalized dining experiences in private, often fast-paced environments.

What does a typical workday look like for a Villa Chef, and how much client interaction is involved?

A Villa Chef’s day usually begins with menu planning, sourcing fresh ingredients, and prepping for meals tailored to the preferences of villa guests or homeowners. Most Villa Chefs are responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as accommodating special requests and dietary needs. Direct client interaction is frequent, as you will discuss menus, adjust dishes to guest preferences, and sometimes organize cooking demonstrations or events. The role often involves working independently or with a small team, so strong organizational skills and initiative are valuable. Flexibility is key, as meal times, guest numbers, and tastes can change at short notice.

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What states have the most Villa Chef jobs? States with the most job openings for Villa Chef jobs include:
Infographic showing various Villa Chef job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 2% 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.

Junior Baking & Pastry Sous Chef | Villa Resort

kiawah

Kiawah Island, SC • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Position Summary: We are seeking a creative and experienced Baking & Pastry Supervisor / Junior Baking & Pastry Sous Chef with administration responsibilities to help lead our pastry department. The ideal candidate is someone who is deeply passionate about pastry arts, has a keen eye for detail, and a strong background in creating exquisite desserts and pastries. As a Baking & Pastry Supervisor, you will work closely with our Executive Pastry Chef to oversee the production of high-quality desserts, bread, cakes and pastries.

Pay Rate: The rate of pay listed on job boards are auto-generated numbers. Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s actual rate of pay will be determined during the hiring process.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in baking, pastry, or pastry kitchen supervision.
  • Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and pastry production.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

Expectations & Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and support pastry cooks and bakery staff during daily production.
  • Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and taste of all baked goods and desserts.
  • Assist with planning and preparing pastries, breads, cakes, and specialty desserts.
  • Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
  • Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering ingredients and supplies.
  • Train, mentor, and coach team members on baking techniques and kitchen procedures.
  • Coordinate with the culinary team to support restaurant service, banquets, and special events.
  • Ensure recipes and production schedules are followed to meet service demands.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Essential Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time during scheduled shifts.
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand movements while preparing food.
  • Ability to safely use kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, slicers, and other bakery tools.
  • Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by business needs.

 

Perks & Benefits:

  • Exclusive Discounts offered at the Hotel & Villas, 5 Golf Courses, Spa, Restaurants, Recreation and Retail Shops
  • Employee Meal Program
  • Employee Trainings and Appreciation Events throughout the year
  • Recognition Awards and Incentive Events, Peer to Peer Recognition
  • Leadership & Career Development
  • Bi-annual Wellness Fair
  • Free Parking!
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Vacation Pay - available for Full Time employees after 60days of employment. 
  • 401k – available after 30 days of employment

 

Our Story:

Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a destination for luxury golf and beach vacations near Charleston, South Carolina.  We offer Five-Star accommodations, world-class resort amenities, award-winning recreational activities, and some of the most respected golf courses in the nation.

The resort concentrates on hiring the best individuals. Each of our talented and skilled employees strive for our mission to be recognized as the best golf and tennis resort on the East Coast. We are committed to providing employees with caring, gracious service in the traditions of genuine southern hospitality.

Join the BEST, APPLY NOW and Work in Paradise!