Head Chef Jobs in Charleston, SC

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There are currently 50 Head Chef jobs in Charleston, SC 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 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 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 Charleston, SC

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CHEF DE CUISINE - LAUGHING GULL

at Wild Dunes Resort
Isle of Palms, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Employee development opportunities

Employee development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Collaborative work culture

career advancement

career advancement

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

HUDSONS MARKET CULINARY SUPERVISOR

at Wild Dunes Resort
Mt. Pleasant, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

BEACHSIDE BURGERS & BAR CULINARY SUPERVISOR

at Wild Dunes Resort
Isle of Palms, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Free room nights

Free room nights

discounted room rates

discounted room rates

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

prescription insurance

prescription insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Paid Family Bonding Time

Paid Family Bonding Time

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

401K with company match

401K with company match

Employee dining facility

Employee dining facility

Head Bartender

at Patrick Properties Events LLC
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

team environment

team environment

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

opportunities for additional shifts

opportunities for additional shifts

supportive management

supportive management

Work at historic venues

Work at historic venues

Executive Chef

at Mercantile and Mash
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

performance-based bonuses

performance-based bonuses

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K plan match

401K plan match

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Zero-interest home loan

Zero-interest home loan

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Maternity/Paternity Leave

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
From $70,700.00 to $97,400.00

From $70,700.00 to $97,400.00

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Executive Chef

at Riva Mare
North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive base pay

competitive base pay

performance-based bonuses

performance-based bonuses

Paid time off after 90 days

Paid time off after 90 days

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with 50% match

401k with 50% match

home loan program

home loan program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Sous Chef - Charleston, SC

at Compass Group
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $62,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $62,000.00

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

Flexible Time Off

Flexible 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

Fine Dining Executive Chef

at Goodwin Recruiting
Charleston, SC, 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)

Major medical

Major medical

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Performance-based raises

Performance-based raises

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

relocation reimbursement

relocation reimbursement

Chef De Cuisine

at Alteno By Chef Johnny Curiel
North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

team events

team events

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Chef de Cuisine

at Davidson Hospitality Group
North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $62,200.00 to $85,200.00

From $62,200.00 to $85,200.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

vision coverage

vision coverage

24/7 Teledoc service

24/7 Teledoc service

free maintenance medications

free maintenance medications

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k Match

401k Match

Executive Chef- FLETC

at Guest Services
North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $50,000.00

Exact $50,000.00

Salary

Salary

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Chef

at Berkeley's
Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Free parking

Free parking

Free Meals

Free Meals

employee discount

employee discount

Potential growth opportunities

Potential growth opportunities

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Sous Chef – Leadership Track (Growth to Executive Chef)

at Iacofano Group, LLC
North Charleston, SC, USA|Travel, Onsite
From $24.00 to $28.00

From $24.00 to $28.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Executive Chef 2

at Sodexo
North Charleston, SC, 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)

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

Upscale Seafood Executive Chef

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

Exact $85,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

Sous Chef - Downtown Charleston

at Home Team Management Company LLC
North Charleston, SC, USA|
From $60,000.00 to $65,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $65,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

401(k)

401(k)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Food provided

Food provided

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pick & Prep Chef Hanahan SC

at Lowe's
North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
Exact $16.00

Exact $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

401k

401k

Pension Plan

Pension Plan

employee discount

employee discount

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

weekly pay

weekly pay

Sous Chef - Sullivan's Island

at Home Team Management Company LLC
North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $47,200.00 to $63,700.00

From $47,200.00 to $63,700.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed 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

Sous Chef III-North Charleston Coliseum

at Sodexo Live!
North Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $25.00

From $20.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

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

Training and Development

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

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