Head Chef Jobs in Carlsbad, CA

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There are currently 61 Head Chef jobs in Carlsbad, CA 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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 61 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 Carlsbad, CA

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Head Chef- San Diego

at Buona Forchetta
Encinitas, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $30.00 - $38.00

Range $30.00 - $38.00

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

competitive salary

competitive salary

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Executive Chef - Ember & Rye

at Hyatt
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $95,000.00 - $115,000.00

Range $95,000.00 - $115,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Complimentary employee meal

Complimentary employee meal

complimentary parking

complimentary parking

Complimentary hotel nights

Complimentary hotel nights

Discounts at Hyatt properties

Discounts at Hyatt properties

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

401k with Matching

401k with Matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational Reimbursement

Educational Reimbursement

Interim Traveling Executive Chef

at Oakmont Senior Living
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Travel
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Temporary

Temporary

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

Life insurance

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

Cook 5

at Hyatt
Carlsbad, CA, USA|
Exact $27.00

Exact $27.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Complimentary employee meal

Complimentary employee meal

complimentary parking

complimentary parking

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

401k with Matching

401k with Matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational Reimbursement

Educational Reimbursement

Line Cook

at PF Changs
Carlsbad, CA, USA|
Range $19.50 - $23.50

Range $19.50 - $23.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid on the job training

Paid on the job training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Exclusive team member discounts

Exclusive team member discounts

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Assistant Project Manager (Food Service)

at Job Options Inc
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $70,340.00 - $1.00

Range $70,340.00 - $1.00

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 training programs

Employee training programs

Transportation allowance

Transportation allowance

disability accommodation

disability accommodation

Restaurant Manager-Escondido- 2150020

at Applebee's
San Marcos, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $78,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $78,000.00

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

HEAD BAKER

at Hyatt
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $30.00

Exact $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Complimentary employee meal

Complimentary employee meal

complimentary parking

complimentary parking

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

401k with Matching

401k with Matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational Reimbursement

Educational Reimbursement

Head Baker

at Hyatt
Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $30.00

Exact $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Complimentary employee meal

Complimentary employee meal

complimentary parking

complimentary parking

Discounts at Hyatt properties

Discounts at Hyatt properties

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

401k with Matching

401k with Matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational Reimbursement

Educational Reimbursement

Chef

at comma.ai
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.50 - $34.25

Range $18.50 - $34.25

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Stock options

Stock options

Office gym

Office gym

Workout classes

Workout classes

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $45.00

Exact $45.00

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Grocery card

Grocery card

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Work in family-oriented environment

Work in family-oriented environment

Opportunity to apply culinary creativity

Opportunity to apply culinary creativity

part-time hours

part-time hours

Chef Assistant

at Chef Kirsten
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $23.75

Range $17.00 - $23.75

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

hands-on culinary experience

hands-on culinary experience

supportive learning environment

supportive learning environment

Opportunity for increased hours

Opportunity for increased hours

Work closely with a professional chef

Work closely with a professional chef

community engagement

community engagement

Skill development

Skill development

Assistant Pastry Chef

at Hyatt
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $56,800.00 - $75,000.00

Range $56,800.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Complimentary employee meal

Complimentary employee meal

complimentary parking

complimentary parking

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Vacation leave

401K Matching

401K Matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational Reimbursement

Educational Reimbursement

Executive Banquet Chef

at Grand Pacific Resorts
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $85.00 - $95.00

Range $85.00 - $95.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Executive Banquet Chef

at Grand Pacific Resorts
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $85.00 - $95.00

Range $85.00 - $95.00

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

work-life balance initiatives

work-life balance initiatives

Executive Banquet Chef

at Grand Pacific Resorts
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $85.00 - $95.00

Range $85.00 - $95.00

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

at CSC Generation
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $70,304.00 - $75,000.00

Range $70,304.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional Development

Professional Development

Executive Chef, Wuksachi Lodge

at Delaware North
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $78,400.00 - $105,800.00

Range $78,400.00 - $105,800.00

Full-time

Full-time

On-call

On-call

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Annual performance bonus

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Friends-and-family discounts

Seasonal Pastry Chef Instructor

at CSC Generation
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $20.21

Range $19.00 - $20.21

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Seasonal

Seasonal

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Inclusive culture

Inclusive culture

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $300.00

Exact $300.00

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Competitive daily pay

Competitive daily pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Part Time - Head Cashier - Flexible

at Lowe's
Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $18.40

Range $17.00 - $18.40

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Health savings account

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

education support programs

education support programs

Business Travel Accident insurance

Business Travel Accident insurance

maternity leave

maternity leave

Parental leave

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

employee discount

employee discount

Pastry Sous Chef - Addison by William Bradley

at AccorHotel
Carlsbad, CA, USA|
Exact $29.00

Exact $29.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Discounted stays across Fairmont and Raffles properties

Discounted stays across Fairmont and Raffles properties

Employee benefit card

Employee benefit card

Learning programs

Learning programs

Corporate social responsibility activities

Corporate social responsibility activities

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Sous Chef

at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $53,100.00 - $71,700.00

Range $53,100.00 - $71,700.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

wellness programs

wellness programs

Executive Chef

at Aramark
Escondido, CA, 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 care

Vision care

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Private Chef - Team in Rancho Santa Fe plus travel

at J. Danielle
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Travel
Range $40.00 - $55.00

Range $40.00 - $55.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Travel opportunities

Travel opportunities

Professional Development

Professional Development

Collaborative team environment

Collaborative team environment

comprehensive training

comprehensive training

Positive work culture

Positive work culture

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