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Banquet Chef

Detroit, MI

$53K - $75K/yr

A banquet chef must have advanced culinary skills, including knowledge of various cooking techniques, food presentation, and flavor combinations. 2. Organization: Banquet chefs are responsible for ...

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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.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Chef/Catering

Blaine Guillot Private Chef LLC

Metairie, LA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

This isn't your typical kitchen job.

You'll be part of everything from intimate private dinners to weddings, corporate events, and large scale catering working directly with one of South Louisiana's premier private chefs.

What You'll do:

Execute high quality dishes across private events and catering.

Support prep, production, and service.

Maintain clean, organized kitchen standards 

Work as part of a team that shows up and gets it done.

Experience as a cook or chef (catering a plus).  Strong work ethic and ability to move in a fast paced environment.  Attention to detail in food and presentation.  Team player with a positive attitude.  Flexible schedule (nights/weekends as needed)

Competitive pay based on experience.