Cirque du Soleil Kitchen Jobs in Houston

Run dates and commitment

Production: LUZIA
Houston run: 20 March 2027 – 9 April 2027
W-2 employment at the hourly rates above

The application asks whether you are available for the full Houston run.

The five roles

First Chef / Kitchen Cook — $25/hr

Leads the line during service: runs the kitchen's cooking stations, keeps dishes consistent and makes sure food safety rules are followed. Previous cooking experience and a resume are required.

Line Cook — $21/hr

Cooks and plates hot food on an assigned station during service, following set recipes and timing. Previous line experience and a resume are required.

Prep Cook — $19/hr

Washes, cuts, portions and labels ingredients before service so the line is ready to cook. A resume is optional.

Dining Room Attendant — $18/hr

Sets up, resets and cleans the dining area, restocks supplies and keeps tables and stations tidy between meals. A resume is optional.

Kitchen Hand / Dishwasher — $18/hr

Washes dishes, pots and equipment, keeps the dish area running and helps keep the kitchen clean. No previous experience needed. A resume is optional.

What you need to apply

18 or over
Authorised to work in the US
Reliable transport to the site
Food handler card helpful, not required

The tour continues

There is a gap after Houston. The run closes on 9 April 2027 and the tour resumes in Denver on 10 July 2027, about three months later, at higher rates ($20–$26/hr).

We recruit for later 2027 cities from the current crew. If you'd like to be considered, tick “willing to be considered for other 2027 tour cities” on the form.

Questions

How much do Cirque du Soleil kitchen jobs in Houston pay?

First Chef / Kitchen Cook $25/hr, Line Cook $21/hr, Prep Cook $19/hr, Dining Room Attendant $18/hr, Kitchen Hand / Dishwasher $18/hr.

When is the Houston run?

20 March 2027 – 9 April 2027.

Is this W-2 employment?

Yes. These are W-2 positions paid at the hourly rates shown.

What do I need to apply?

You must be 18 or over, authorised to work in the us and have reliable transport to the site. A food handler card is helpful but not required. A resume is required for First Chef / Kitchen Cook and Line Cook.

Can I be considered for other 2027 tour cities?

Yes. Tick “willing to be considered for other 2027 tour cities” on the form. We recruit for later cities from the current crew; being considered is not an offer of work.