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Don Julio Restaurant Group

Chef

Orlando, FL

$72K/yr

As a Chef, you play an important role in bringing our culinary standards to life through skill ... weekends, holidays, and peak business periods. Pay Starting Salary: $72,800 annually, based on ...

Tavistock Restaurant Collection

Sous Chef

Orlando, FL · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

Sous Chef - Canonita Lake Nona Location: Lake Nona West, Orlando, FL Company: Tavistock Restaurant ... Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires. What we offer

Tavistock Restaurant Collection

Sous Chef

Orlando, FL · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

Sous Chef - Canonita Lake Nona Location: Lake Nona West, Orlando, FL Company: Tavistock Restaurant ... Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires. What we offer

JALEO DISNEY SPRINGS

Sous Chef

Orlando, FL

$46K - $63K/yr

Sous Chef Reports To: Chef de Cuisine / Executive Chef Department: Back of House - Culinary ... Schedule flexibility (nights, weekends, holidays). Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Jose Andres Group

Sous Chef

Orlando, FL · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

Sous Chef Reports To: Chef de Cuisine / Executive Chef Department: Back of House - Culinary ... Schedule flexibility (nights, weekends, holidays). Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

José Andrés Group

Sous Chef

Orlando, FL · On-site

$46K - $63K/yr

Sous Chef Reports To: Chef de Cuisine / Executive Chef Department: Back of House - Culinary ... Schedule flexibility (nights, weekends, holidays). Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

O-Ku Sushi Winter Park

Pastry Chef

Winter Park, FL · On-site

As the Pastry Chef, you'll be in charge of executing our restaurants dessert offerings and ensuring ... Must be available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays. Benefits: * Competitive salary and ...

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Boca

Sous Chef

Winter Park, FL · On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This position regularly requires long working hours and frequent weekends and evenings work. The Sous Chef must be able and willing to perform any and all duties ...

Boca

Sous Chef

Winter Park, FL · On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This position regularly requires long working hours and frequent weekends and evenings work. The Sous Chef must be able and willing to perform any and all duties ...

bartaco

Executive Chef

Orlando, FL · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

We are looking for Chefs to create the bartaco experience and who live and breathe our touchstones ... Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays Physical Skills: * Bring an energetic hustle ...

bartaco

Executive Chef

Orlando, FL · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

We are looking for Chefs to create the bartaco experience and who live and breathe our touchstones ... Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays Physical Skills: * Bring an energetic hustle ...

bartaco

Executive Chef

Orlando, FL · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

We are looking for Chefs to create the bartaco experience and who live and breathe our touchstones ... Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays Physical Skills: * Bring an energetic hustle ...

Magnifica Hospitality

Private Chef

Windermere, FL

Magnifica is seeking a Full-Time Executive Private Chef in Windermere, FL, USA. This role is ideal for an experienced culinary professional with 5+ years of background in private households, luxury ...

Prato

Executive Sous Chef

Winter Park, FL

$61K - $78K/yr

SOUS CHEF - PRATO Winter Park, FL Position Overview: Prato, an Italian-inspired cornerstone of the ... Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to frequently lift ...

Puff 'N Stuff Catering

Event Chef

Orlando, FL

If so, we want you to join our team as an Event Chef at Puff 'n Stuff, a premier catering company dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences. At Puff 'n Stuff, we don't just cater events--we ...

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How much do weekend chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend chef in Orlando, FL is $22.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.72 and $28.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend chef?

Weekend Chefs are culinary professionals who typically work on Saturdays and Sundays, preparing and serving meals in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, or private settings. They may work part-time or full-time, depending on the employer's needs, and often handle busy periods when customer demand is highest. Weekend Chefs are responsible for menu planning, food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards are met. This role requires strong cooking skills, time management, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a weekend chef?

To thrive as a Weekend Chef, you need solid culinary skills, experience in food preparation, and often a relevant food safety certification. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, point-of-sale systems, and inventory management software is commonly required. Strong time management, teamwork, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for this fast-paced role. These competencies ensure high-quality meals, efficient kitchen operations, and excellent customer satisfaction during busy weekend service periods.

What are common challenges faced by weekend chefs, and how can they be managed?

Weekend Chefs often work during peak dining hours, which can lead to high-pressure environments and tight timelines. Managing multiple orders simultaneously and maintaining food quality are frequent challenges. To succeed, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, and effective communication with kitchen staff are essential. Many Weekend Chefs also collaborate closely with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service, making teamwork and adaptability key assets.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Chef job openings in Orlando, FL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,819 per year, or $23 per hour.

Chef

Don Julio Restaurant Group

Orlando, FL

$72K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day operation and performance of the restaurant kitchen.

  • Lead, supervise, train, and provide direction to the kitchen team members.

  • Ensure consistent execution of menu items and maintain culinary standards across multiple cuisines.

Job description

COMPANY CULTURE – THE DON JULIO DIFFERENCE
At Don Julio Restaurant Group, we are proud of our culture rooted in family, excellence, and innovation. Our “Culture of Yes” drives every interaction—with guests and team members alike. We lead with passion, authenticity, and pride in our Mexican, Steakhouse and Peruvian heritage. Every team member is expected to go above and beyond to deliver unforgettable experiences that reflect our values of teamwork, quality, and service.
As a Chef, you play an important role in bringing our culinary standards to life through skill, consistency, attention to detail, and pride in every dish prepared.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Chef is the culinary leader responsible for the overall day-to-day operation, performance, and execution of the restaurant kitchen. This role is positioned is responsible for leading the kitchen team, maintaining culinary excellence, ensuring consistent food quality and presentation, managing kitchen operations, and upholding all food safety and sanitation standards.
The Chef must possess broad culinary knowledge and the ability to successfully execute and oversee the diverse concepts within Don Julio Restaurant Group, including Mexican, Peruvian, and steakhouse cuisine. This requires strong knowledge of meat selection, steak cuts, proper temperatures, grilling techniques, preparation methods, quality standards, and presentation.
The Chef is expected to lead by example, provide hands-on culinary direction, develop and support the kitchen team, and ensure every dish meets Don Julio Restaurant Group's standards for quality, authenticity, consistency, and presentation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the restaurant kitchen.
  • Lead, supervise, train, and provide direction to the Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and other back-of-house kitchen team members.
  • Ensure consistent execution of menu items across Don Julio Restaurant Group's culinary concepts, including Mexican, Peruvian, and steakhouse cuisine.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of steakhouse operations, including meat selection, steak cuts, trimming, preparation, seasoning, grilling techniques, cooking temperatures, resting, portion control, and presentation.
  • Ensure steaks and other proteins are prepared accurately to requested temperatures and established quality standards.
  • Maintain consistency in food preparation, taste, portioning, temperature, presentation, and overall guest experience.
  • Oversee kitchen opening, preparation, service execution, shift transitions, and closing procedures.
  • Monitor food quality, ticket times, kitchen productivity, and service execution throughout each shift.
  • Work closely with the Corporate Chef to implement culinary standards, menu changes, recipes, seasonal offerings, and operational improvements.
  • Oversee food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, temperature controls, labeling, storage, and compliance with applicable health regulations.
  • Assist with inventory control, ordering, receiving, food-cost management, waste reduction, and proper product utilization.
  • Identify training needs and provide hands-on coaching and development to kitchen team members.
  • Address kitchen performance issues, operational concerns, equipment problems, and service disruptions promptly and professionally.
  • Maintain effective communication with restaurant management and front-of-house leadership to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.

ADD TO QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive professional culinary experience in high-volume restaurant environments, including demonstrated kitchen leadership experience.
  • Strong experience overseeing the day-to-day operations of a restaurant kitchen and leading back-of-house teams.
  • Demonstrated culinary knowledge across multiple concepts, including Mexican, Peruvian, and steakhouse cuisine.
  • Strong knowledge of meat cuts, steak preparation, grilling techniques, cooking temperatures, protein handling, portion control, and steakhouse quality standards.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required due to the operational need to effectively lead and communicate with a predominantly Spanish-speaking kitchen team.
  • Must be able to clearly communicate instructions, training, food-safety requirements, performance expectations, and operational needs in both English and Spanish.
  • Strong leadership, organization, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to maintain composure and provide effective leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume, and high-pressure restaurant environment.

Work Schedule
This position requires flexibility to work various shifts based on operational needs, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods.
Pay Starting Salary: $72,800 annually, based on experience (BOE).
Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
 

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