Head Chef Jobs in Boulder, CO

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There are currently 50 Head Chef jobs in Boulder, CO 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 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 Boulder 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 Boulder, CO

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 50 Head 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 Head Chef Jobs in Boulder, CO

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Culinary Lead

at sweetgreen
Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.80

Exact $19.80

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental leave

Parental leave

Kitchen Leader

at Chipotle
Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
From $18.20 to $20.26

From $18.20 to $20.26

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

Bakery Head Line Cook

at University of Colorado
Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $43,846.40

Exact $43,846.40

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

transit pass

transit pass

Executive Sous Chef - University of Colorado

at Morrison Healthcare
Boulder, CO, USA|Onsite
Up to $86,500.00

Up to $86,500.00

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

flexible time off plan

flexible time off plan

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

Chef

at BETHESDA GROUP
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $19.00 to $20.00

From $19.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

sick leave

sick leave

holiday leave

holiday leave

Paid Volunteer Program

Paid Volunteer Program

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Wages on Demand

Wages on Demand

Chef

at Lot One
Arvada, CO, 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

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Restaurant Chef

at Wilding Brands
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $18.50 to $34.00

From $18.50 to $34.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pantry Chef

at Aramark
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Executive Chef

at Oakmont Senior Living
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

vacation

vacation

personal day

personal day

sick pay

sick pay

Holidays

Holidays

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

Bonus opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Company paid life insurance

Company paid life insurance

Team member discount program

Team member discount program

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

recognition programs

recognition programs

Student Loan Refinancing

Student Loan Refinancing

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Emergency Financial Assistance

Emergency Financial Assistance

Executive Chef

at McCormick & Schmicks
Arvada, CO, USA|Onsite
From $75,000.00 to $95,000.00

From $75,000.00 to $95,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Extensive training program

Extensive training program

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

multiple health plans

multiple health plans

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

monthly bonus potential

monthly bonus potential

Regional Chef

at Aramark
Westminster, CO, 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

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

Executive Chef

at Aramark
Westminster, CO, 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

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Executive Chef

at PF Changs
Westminster, CO, 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

Vision

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Performance incentives

Performance incentives

Referral program

Referral program

Sous Chef

at The Greenbriar Inn
Broomfield, CO, 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

Professional Development

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Teppan Chef

at Benihana
Longmont, CO, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.00

From $15.00 to $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

Sous Chef

at Big Red F
Longmont, CO, USA|Onsite
From $68,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $68,000.00 to $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401k

401k

Bonus based on performance

Bonus based on performance

competitive salary

competitive salary

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Profit sharing

Profit sharing

Training & development

Training & development

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness resources

Wellness resources

SOUS CHEF

at EM - Meal Operations
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $44,349.00 to $53,219.00

From $44,349.00 to $53,219.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Time Off

Time Off

Health and wellness benefits

Health and wellness benefits

PERA Retirement

PERA Retirement

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Sous Chef | Chef de Cuisine in Training

at MAKfam
Arvada, CO, USA|Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $65,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $65,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Quarterly bonus

Quarterly bonus

meal discounts

meal discounts

Training and growth opportunities

Training and growth opportunities

School Cook Chef

at Willowbrae Academy
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Childcare discounts

Childcare discounts

Professional development support

Professional development support

Executive Chef 2

at Sodexo
Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite
From $64,600.00 to $83,600.00

From $64,600.00 to $83,600.00

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 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

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