Executive Chef Jobs in San Jose, CA

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There are currently 180 Executive Chef jobs in San Jose, CA hiring this May 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 San Jose 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 San Jose, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 180 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 San Jose, CA

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Executive Chef

at Compass Group
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
From $105,000.00 to $120,000.00

From $105,000.00 to $120,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

holiday time off

holiday time off

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

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

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Executive Chef

at One Haus
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $120,000.00

Exact $120,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Performance bonus

Performance bonus

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

Executive Chef

at Stanford University
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
From $105,000.00 to $115,000.00

From $105,000.00 to $115,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Family care resources

Family care resources

fitness classes

fitness classes

Commuter programs

Commuter programs

Executive Chef

at Hutchinson Consulting
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Travel
Up to $85,100.00

Up to $85,100.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (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 schedule

flexible schedule

Executive Chef

at Goodwin Recruiting
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $125,000.00

Exact $125,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

base salary

base salary

Performance bonus

Performance bonus

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical health insurance

Medical health insurance

Executive Chef

at Compass Group
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $105,000.00 to $120,000.00

From $105,000.00 to $120,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Executive Chef 3

at Sodexo
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 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

Executive Chef - Nvidia

at Morrison Healthcare
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $95,000.00

Up to $95,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

holiday time off

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

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Executive Chef

at Bowlero
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $90,000.00

Up to $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

performance-based incentives

performance-based incentives

Healthcare coverage

Healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Competitive total rewards package

Competitive total rewards package

Private Executive Chef (2026)

at Excellence Services, LLC
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
From $50.00 to $82.00

From $50.00 to $82.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid meal breaks

Paid meal breaks

discretionary bonus

discretionary bonus

Regular reviews

Regular reviews

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Executive Chef 3

at Sodexo
Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $84,000.00

Up to $84,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

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

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef Assistant

at Vi Living
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
From $99,355.05 to $124,209.77

From $99,355.05 to $124,209.77

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

exceptional benefits

exceptional benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid maternity benefits

Paid maternity benefits

Paid paternity benefits

Paid paternity benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef - Nvidia

at Compass Group
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $95,000.00

Up to $95,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

holiday time off

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

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Executive Chef 3

at Sodexo
Mountain View, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $89,250.00

Up to $89,250.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Commissary Executive Chef

at Sodexo
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $89,250.00

Up to $89,250.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Executive Chef

at Compass Group
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
From $100,000.00 to $115,000.00

From $100,000.00 to $115,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

holiday time off

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

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Executive Chef

at Golden Pipit Recruiting
Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
From $83,300.00 to $114,800.00

From $83,300.00 to $114,800.00

Salary

Salary

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

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Executive Chef

at Hutchinson Consulting
Milpitas, CA, USA|Travel
Up to $83,300.00

Up to $83,300.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

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