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Eli's Restaurant Group

Chef

Fairfield, CT · On-site

The CHef will be responsible for mentoring all BOH staff. S/he will work alongside and support the ... Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays * Able to effectively communicate in both ...

EBC Fairfield Inc

Chef

Fairfield, CT

The CHef will be responsible for mentoring all BOH staff. S/he will work alongside and support the ... Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays * Able to effectively communicate in both ...

Char & Lemon

Chef

Oxford, CT · On-site

CHEF Description Are you a chef that is ready to make a giant leap in your culinary career? Are you able handle high volume with high attention to detail? Can you work clean and organized? Do people ...

Char & Lemon

Chef

Guilford, CT · On-site

DESCRIPTION Are you a chef that is ready to make a giant leap in your culinary career? Are you able handle high volume with high attention to detail? Can you work clean and organized? Do people want ...

Auberge Collection

Junior Sous Chef

Washington, CT · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

Minimum of two years experience in a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef role ... Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.

Char & Lemon

Chef

Guilford, CT · On-site

Are you a chef that is ready to make a giant leap in your culinary career? Are you able handle high volume with high attention to detail? Can you work clean and organized? Do people want to follow ...

Auberge Collection

Junior Sous Chef

Washington, CT · On-site

$49K - $67K/yr

Minimum of two years experience in a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef role ... Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.

Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Darien

Sous Chef

Darien, CT

$67K - $81K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chefs, bakers, baristas, and café teams united by a shared passion for excellence. We believe even ... weekends, and holidays * Ability to work ten hour plus shifts and stand, squat, or walk for ...

Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Darien

Sous Chef

Darien, CT · On-site

$67K - $81K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Chefs, bakers, baristas, and café teams united by a shared passion for excellence. We believe even ... weekends, and holidays * Ability to work ten hour plus shifts and stand, squat, or walk for ...

DECICCO & SONS GROUP

Chef Application

Somers, NY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Whether you're a chef wanting to hone your craft in our kitchens, a manager wanting to extend your invaluable food knowledge to our shoppers, or a cashier looking to find a friendly and fun place to ...

DECICCO & SONS GROUP

Chef Application

Brewster, NY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Whether you're a chef wanting to hone your craft in our kitchens, a manager wanting to extend your invaluable food knowledge to our shoppers, or a cashier looking to find a friendly and fun place to ...

Char & Lemon

Sous Chef

Guilford, CT

$50K - $68K/yr

Are you a sous chef that is ready to make a giant leap in your culinary career? Are you able handle high volume with high attention to detail? Can you work clean and organized? Do people want to ...

DECICCO & SONS GROUP

Chef Application

Brewster, NY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Whether you're a chef wanting to hone your craft in our kitchens, a manager wanting to extend your invaluable food knowledge to our shoppers, or a cashier looking to find a friendly and fun place to ...

Char & Lemon

Sous Chef

Oxford, CT · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

SOUS CHEF Description Are you a sous chef that is ready to make a giant leap in your culinary career? Are you able handle high volume with high attention to detail? Can you work clean and organized?

DECICCO & SONS GROUP

Chef Application

Somers, NY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Whether you're a chef wanting to hone your craft in our kitchens, a manager wanting to extend your invaluable food knowledge to our shoppers, or a cashier looking to find a friendly and fun place to ...

Char & Lemon

Sous Chef

Guilford, CT · On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

Are you a sous chef that is ready to make a giant leap in your culinary career? Are you able handle high volume with high attention to detail? Can you work clean and organized? Do people want to ...

Global Partners

Sous Chef

Hamden, CT · On-site

$51K - $66K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

Our Sous Chef will assist the Kitchen Manager/Chef in the kitchen and beverage operations by ... Must be available to work flexible hours that may include early mornings, weekends and or holidays.

Char & Lemon

Sous Chef

Oxford, CT · On-site

$49K - $66K/yr

DESCRIPTION SOUS CHEF Description Are you a sous chef that is ready to make a giant leap in your culinary career? Are you able handle high volume with high attention to detail? Can you work clean and ...

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How much do weekend chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend chef in Sandy Hook, CT is $25.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.36 and $31.92 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 Sandy Hook, CT as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,767 per year, or $25.4 per hour.

Chef

Eli's Restaurant Group

Fairfield, CT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Join the Elicit family! Our Breweries are recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth in a cool, fast paced, high energy environment.
The CHef will be responsible for mentoring all BOH staff. S/he will work alongside and support the line to ensure smooth prep and service. The Chef will work on maintain budget and costs of the BOH as well as creating quarterly and annual budgets. This individual should possess a passion for food, the ability to lead, mentor and train BOH staff and a strong work ethic. Experience in high-volume kitchen required. It is required that the Chef and General Manager will maintain a positive, supportive, and unified message and approach on all initiatives, policies, and procedures. These positions must work in concert with each other for the successful operation of their shared restaurant.
Responsibilities
ADMINISTRATIVE
  • Responsible for the execution and development of all company SOP
  • Directly responsible for managing and systemizing all food production for their kitchen; Oversee inventory and purchasing of products
  • Ensure food & labor cost goals for restaurant are met by utilizing company systems and procedures
  • Oversee all ordering duties for food, paper, and cleaning supplies
  • Work to establish appropriate staffing pars; Oversee interviews, selection, hiring of all BOH team members
  • Work to establish a talent pipeline through succession planning
  • Manage daily performance of all BOH management and team members to build and develop a team that exceeds company standards and expectations
  • Work with Human Resources to manage all BOH employees including hiring, firing, training, coaching, scheduling and disciplining
  • Interview, select and train all BOH
  • In partnership with the Chief Operations Officer, establish appropriate labor budgets to drive efficiency while maintaining standards of execution
  • Approve all expenditures for all facility related repairs and maintenance
  • Analyze real time sales data and food cost to make tactical decisions affecting near term profitability

KITCHEN
  • Oversee and manage the kitchen during prep and service ensuring that service runs smoothly
  • In agreement with the Manager on duty for the front of house, handle all guest concerns and suggestions pertaining to the kitchen and food
  • Ensure safety and proper sanitation procedures amongst all staff.
  • Ensure all food production standards are met both for the beer hall and private events (large scale)
  • Ensure that all staff and managers are trained and follow department of health protocols.
  • Ensure all managers maintain necessary certifications
  • Oversee kitchen/building facilities to insure safety and functional operations ranging from culinary equipment to building infrastructure
  • Utilize judgment to drive the development of innovative ideas, recipes and menus for the restaurant
  • Responsible for the development of the Sous Chefs in leadership, training, and technical skills
  • Responsible for identifying and developing talent with in BOH staff to promote and develop talent with-in.

Requirements
  • 5+ years' managerial experience in a high-volume restaurant required
  • Experience with back of house administrative and managerial duties a must
  • Knowledgeable of techniques, methods, tools, and equipment used in preparing and cooking high quality food on a large scale
  • Proven ability in teaching and mentoring kitchen employees
  • Exceptional communication and supervisory skills
  • Food Handler's Certification required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to demonstrate quick thinking and adaptability in a constantly changing environment
  • Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts
  • Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
  • Able to effectively communicate in both written and oral forms
  • Experience with cost and labor management software a plus

Physical Demands
The physical demands for this position are seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequently lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, for 4 to 8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.
The duties of this position may change from time to time. Eli's reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Momofuku or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

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