Head Chef Jobs in Charleston, SC

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There are currently 44 Head Chef jobs in Charleston, SC 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 Charleston 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 Charleston, SC

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 44 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 Charleston, SC

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Frannie & The Fox Chef de Cuisine

at Emeline
Charleston, SC, USA|
Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

accommodating PTO/PTO exchange

accommodating PTO/PTO exchange

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

maternity leave

maternity leave

paternity leave

paternity leave

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Company-matched dependent care

Company-matched dependent care

401k

401k

Student Loan Repayment Program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Chef Manager - College of Charleston - South Carolina

at Aramark
Charleston, SC, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Career Development

Career Development

Inclusive culture

Inclusive culture

professional growth

professional growth

diversity and inclusion

diversity and inclusion

Employee support

Employee support

Equal employment opportunity

Equal employment opportunity

Culinary Manager

at Topgolf
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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)

401(k)

Mental well-being platform

Mental well-being platform

District Leader In Training (Columbia)

at Parker's Kitchen
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
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

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive wage

competitive wage

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Executive Chef

at Stonebreaker Hotel
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Access to Pay During the Pay Period

Access to Pay During the Pay Period

employee assistance fund

employee assistance fund

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

mental health benefits

mental health benefits

Pastry Chef

at American Cruise Lines
Charleston, SC, USA|Travel
Range $17.75 - $30.50

Range $17.75 - $30.50

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(K) Plan with Match

401(K) Plan with Match

competitive daily rate

competitive daily rate

Covered travel expenses

Covered travel expenses

Room and board provided

Room and board provided

Uniforms Provided

Uniforms Provided

training provided

training provided

Sous Chef

at Home Team Management Company LLC
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $62,500.00 - $67,000.00

Range $62,500.00 - $67,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Company-paid medical insurance premiums

Company-paid medical insurance premiums

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

voluntary life insurance

voluntary life insurance

Generous restaurant comp tab

Generous restaurant comp tab

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Quarterly performance-based bonuses

Quarterly performance-based bonuses

Production Chef

at Charleston Regional Aviation Authority
North Charleston, SC, 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

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Executive Chef

at Aramark
North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $70,700.00 - $97,400.00

Range $70,700.00 - $97,400.00

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

Sous Chef – Leadership Track (Growth to Executive Chef)

at Iacofano Group
North Charleston, SC, USA|Travel, Onsite
Range $24.00 - $28.00

Range $24.00 - $28.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Free Employee Meals

Free Employee Meals

Overtime opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Chef de Cuisine - Revival

at Avocet Hospitality Group
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Earned wage access

Earned wage access

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

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Referral program

Referral program

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Discounts at Avocet-owned hotels and restaurants

Discounts at Avocet-owned hotels and restaurants

Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager

at Char House Social
North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Food provided

Food provided

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Upscale Seafood Executive Chef

at Goodwin Recruiting
North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $85,000.00

Exact $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Attainable bonus

Attainable bonus

Achievable growth potential

Achievable growth potential

exceptional training program

exceptional training program

Benefits above industry standard

Benefits above industry standard

Growing company

Growing company

Executive Chef / Executive Kitchen Manager

at NextGen Hospitality Solutions
North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $66,000.00 - $76,000.00

Range $66,000.00 - $76,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

comprehensive benefits

comprehensive benefits

Pastry Sous Chef, Independent Living, Full Time

at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community
Charleston, SC, USA|
Range $15.75 - $32.25

Range $15.75 - $32.25

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

telehealth

telehealth

On-site gym

On-site gym

Discounted personal training

Discounted personal training

Massage therapy

Massage therapy

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Opportunities

Student loan payoff

Student loan payoff

on-site dining

on-site dining

Free parking

Free parking

Pastry Chef: New Concept - Opening Fall 2026

at Neighborhood Dining Group
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $30.50

Range $17.75 - $30.50

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

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

paid parking

paid parking

Employer paid therapy

Employer paid therapy

Next-day pay access

Next-day pay access

Employee perks and discounts

Employee perks and discounts

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Gym membership discounts

Gym membership discounts

Professional work environment

Professional work environment

Internal job board

Internal job board

Leadership development

Leadership development

Quarterly profit-sharing program

Quarterly profit-sharing program

Chef Manager- Patriots Point

at Aramark
Charleston, SC, USA|
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

Career Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Pastry Chef: The Neighborhood Dining Group's Newest Concept, Opening Soon!

at Neighborhood Dining Group
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Range $17.75 - $30.50

Range $17.75 - $30.50

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

paid parking

paid parking

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional work environment

Professional work environment

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Leadership development

Leadership development

Profit sharing

Profit sharing

CDL-A Flatbed Truck Driver - $6,000 Hiring Bonus

at Koch Trucking
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $95,000.00

Exact $95,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Hiring Bonus

Hiring Bonus

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

weekly pay

weekly pay

Free iPad with data package

Free iPad with data package

Paid orientation

Paid orientation

Driver lounge amenities

Driver lounge amenities

Pet policy

Pet policy

Rider policy

Rider policy

Ansonborough Inn - Cook

at Aimbridge Hospitality
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Ansonborough Inn - Cook

at Aimbridge Hospitality
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k

401k

Ansonborough Inn - Cook

at Aimbridge Hospitality
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

term life insurance

term life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Pastry Cook - The Obstinate Daughter

at Wild Olive / The Obstinate Daughter
Charleston, SC, USA|
Range $16.50 - $20.00

Range $16.50 - $20.00

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

overtime pay

overtime pay

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Line Cook

at Delaney Oyster House
Charleston, SC, USA|
Range $14.75 - $18.50

Range $14.75 - $18.50

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

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employer paid therapy

Employer paid therapy

next-day pay

next-day pay

Employee perks and discounts

Employee perks and discounts

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Gym membership discounts

Gym membership discounts

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