Head Chef Jobs in Akron, OH

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There are currently 104 Head Chef jobs in Akron, OH hiring this July 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 Head Chef, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Head Chef Job in Your Area

Working as a Head Chef in Akron 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 Head 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 Head Chef work in your area, Head Chef jobs close to you, or local Head Chef openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Head 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, Head Chef duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Head Chef Jobs Near You in Akron, OH

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  1. Browse the 104 Head Chef jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
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These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Head Chef Jobs in Akron, OH

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Head Culinary Leader

at Goodwin Recruiting
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Quarterly bonus program

Quarterly bonus program

generous PTO

generous PTO

Closed on six major holidays

Closed on six major holidays

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Dining allowance

Dining allowance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Chef

at CONTEMPORARY CULINARY
Akron, OH, USA|
Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Professional Development

Professional Development

Executive Chef

at Invited
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
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

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Gourmet Chef

at Market District
Akron, OH, USA|
Range $15.50 - $28.75

Range $15.50 - $28.75

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

Paid training

Paid training

Operations Manager-Executive Chef

at Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH, 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

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Corporate Chef - National Accounts (REMOTE)

at Nestle
Akron, OH, USA|Remote, Onsite
Range $115,000.00 - $135,000.00

Range $115,000.00 - $135,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401K with company match

401K with company match

Healthcare coverage

Healthcare coverage

performance-based incentives

performance-based incentives

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

General Manager, University Culinary Services

at Kent State University
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $46,977.00 - $54,710.00

Range $46,977.00 - $54,710.00

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

Manager, University Culinary Services

at Kent State University
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $42,357.00 - $46,732.00

Range $42,357.00 - $46,732.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Senior Manager, University Culinary Services

at Kent State University
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $53,015.00 - $61,890.00

Range $53,015.00 - $61,890.00

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

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Kitchen Leader

at Chipotle
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $15.00 - $16.69

Range $15.00 - $16.69

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Applebee's Assistant Manger- Arlington- $56-62K- 2040035

at Applebee's
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $56,000.00 - $62,000.00

Range $56,000.00 - $62,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k)

401(k)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Paid training

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Culinary Manager

at Topgolf
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Free play

Free play

Half-price food

Half-price food

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

401(k) match

Mental well-being platform

Mental well-being platform

General Manager

at Pizza Hut
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $47,400.00 - $70,800.00

Range $47,400.00 - $70,800.00

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

long term disability

long term disability

short term disability

short term disability

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Health savings account

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

bonus program

bonus program

401K Plan with match

401K Plan with match

free and discounted meals

free and discounted meals

Casual dress code

Casual dress code

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

kitchen Supervisor

at Hilton
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $36,200.00 - $58,100.00

Range $36,200.00 - $58,100.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Kitchen Managers

at Topgolf
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Free play

Free play

Half price food

Half price food

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) playmaker match

401(k) playmaker match

Free mental well-being platform

Free mental well-being platform

General Manager - New Restaurant Opening

at Dunkin'
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

bonus program

bonus program

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

best in class training and continuous learning

best in class training and continuous learning

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Slip resistant shoes program

Slip resistant shoes program

community and charitable involvement

community and charitable involvement

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Executive Chef

at Holiday by Atria
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $58,000.00 - $66,700.00

Range $58,000.00 - $66,700.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

401(k) employer match

401(k) employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef

at Goodwin Recruiting
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $90,000.00

Exact $90,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Quarterly bonus program

Quarterly bonus program

generous PTO

generous PTO

Closed on six major holidays

Closed on six major holidays

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Dining allowance

Dining allowance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Gourmet Chef

at Market District
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $14.25 - $26.25

Range $14.25 - $26.25

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

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Executive Chef

at Goodwin Recruiting
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Exact $90,000.00

Exact $90,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Quarterly bonus program

Quarterly bonus program

generous PTO

generous PTO

Closed on six major holidays

Closed on six major holidays

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Dining allowance

Dining allowance

discounts

discounts

Executive Chef

at Metz Culinary Management
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Mentorship programs

competitive salary

competitive salary

employee recognition

employee recognition

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $70,000.00 - $74,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $74,000.00

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

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Sous Chef

at Market District
Akron, OH, USA|Travel, Onsite
Range $46,500.00 - $62,700.00

Range $46,500.00 - $62,700.00

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

training programs

training programs

Career Development

Career Development

Executive Chef

at Danbury Senior Living
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $63,600.00 - $87,600.00

Range $63,600.00 - $87,600.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Company paid Short Term Disability

Company paid Short Term Disability

long term disability

long term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

Additional voluntary accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Additional voluntary accidental death and dismemberment insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef

at Arcis Golf
Akron, OH, USA|Onsite
Range $63,600.00 - $87,700.00

Range $63,600.00 - $87,700.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Competitive compensation package

Competitive compensation package

bonus potential

bonus potential

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional growth opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative leadership environment

Collaborative leadership environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

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