Executive Chef Jobs in Nashville, TN

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There are currently 40 Executive Chef jobs in Nashville, TN hiring this August 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Executive Chef, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Executive Chef Job in Your Area

Working as a Executive Chef in Nashville offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Executive Chef positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Executive Chef work in your area, Executive Chef jobs close to you, or local Executive Chef openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Executive Chef

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Executive Chef duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Executive Chef Jobs Near You in Nashville, TN

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 40 Executive Chef jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Executive Chef Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Executive Chef - Athletic Training Center

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Aramark
Knoxville, TN, USA|
Range $68,300.00 - $94,100.00

Range $68,300.00 - $94,100.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Executive Chef - Hotel at Marvin Love and Associates Chattanooga, TN

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Marvin Love and Associates
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Remote
Range $90,000.00 - $95,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $95,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

base salary

base salary

10% annual bonus

10% annual bonus

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Strong company culture

Strong company culture

Career growth potential

Career growth potential

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Executive Chef 4

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Sodexo
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $86,275.00 - $111,650.00

Range $86,275.00 - $111,650.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Manager and Executive Chef

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Marian Regional Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN, USA|
Range $45,500.00 - $64,600.00

Range $45,500.00 - $64,600.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Professional Development

Professional Development

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Manager and Executive Chef

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Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Executive Chef - Athletic Training Center

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Aramark
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Executive Chef- The Harpeth Hotel

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Valor Hospitality
Murfreesboro, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $110,000.00 - $120,000.00

Range $110,000.00 - $120,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

excellent salary

excellent salary

Quarterly bonus

Quarterly bonus

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

401K with company match

Executive Chef - Lead Creative Cuisine & Culinary Team

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Aimbridge Hospitality
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $90,000.00

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Executive Chef - Tennessee State Univ. - Nashville, TN

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Aramark
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $67,800.00 - $93,400.00

Range $67,800.00 - $93,400.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

training programs

training programs

Executive Chef | Holston Hills Country Club

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McConnell Golf
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $66,000.00 - $90,900.00

Range $66,000.00 - $90,900.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Staff meal

Staff meal

Executive Chef/Food and Beverage Director

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DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Chattanooga Downtown
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $85,000.00

Exact $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Payactive wage access

Payactive wage access

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

EXECUTIVE CHEF 1- University of Tennessee Greek House Chefs

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Greek House Chefs
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $40,000.00 - $46,000.00

Range $40,000.00 - $46,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Catering chef

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Noir Kitchen and Cocktails
Nashville, TN, USA|Travel, Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Opportunity to work exciting events

Opportunity to work exciting events

Expand culinary skills

Expand culinary skills

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Junior Sous Chef

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Butcher & Bee Nashville
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $50,000.00 - $55,000.00

Range $50,000.00 - $55,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k

401k

Potential bonuses

Potential bonuses

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

PASTRY CHEF (FULL TIME)

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Compass Group, North America
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $22.00 - $25.00

Range $22.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

Pastry Chef de Partie

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Four Seasons
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Wages

Wages

Comprehensive benefits package

Comprehensive benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Complimentary dry cleaning

Complimentary dry cleaning

Complimentary employee meals

Complimentary employee meals

Sous Chef

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Constellation Brands
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $53,300.00 - $76,700.00

Range $53,300.00 - $76,700.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Private Chef at Vibe Chefs Nashville, TN

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Vibe Chefs
Nashville, TN, USA|Remote, Onsite
Consulting

Consulting

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Opportunity for growth

Opportunity for growth

independent contractor role

independent contractor role

Work-from-home option for delivery chefs

Work-from-home option for delivery chefs

Ability to work part-time or full-time

Ability to work part-time or full-time

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Exposure to diverse dietary practices

Exposure to diverse dietary practices

Sushi Chef | Blue Sushi Sake Grill | 5th & Broadway

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $25.00 - $30.00

Range $25.00 - $30.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

comprehensive training

comprehensive training

Chef

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MeetAChef.com
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $75.00

Exact $75.00

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Consistent work schedule

Consistent work schedule

Opportunities for skill development

Opportunities for skill development

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Creative freedom in the kitchen

Creative freedom in the kitchen

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Potential for growth

Potential for growth

Pastry Chef

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Sodexo
Murfreesboro, TN, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $20.00

Range $16.00 - $20.00

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k

401k

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Transportation support

Transportation support

Regional Chef

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Aramark
Knoxville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

support programs

support programs

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability protection

Disability protection

Senior Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager

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PF Changs
Nashville, TN, USA|Travel, Onsite
Range $25.35 - $32.34

Range $25.35 - $32.34

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Performance incentives

Performance incentives

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Junior Sous Chef

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The Westin Chattanooga - Defoor Hospitality Group
Chattanooga, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

meal discounts

meal discounts

employee training

employee training

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Chef de Cuisine

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Avion Hospitality
Memphis, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Professional Development

Professional Development

Supportive workplace culture

Supportive workplace culture

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

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