Head Chef Jobs in Charlotte, NC

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There are currently 85 Head Chef jobs in Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte, NC

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 85 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 Charlotte, NC

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Upscale Head Chef - Charlotte, NC

at Goodwin Recruiting
Charlotte, NC, USA|Travel, Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

monthly bonus program

monthly bonus program

exceptional training program

exceptional training program

Achievable growth potential

Achievable growth potential

Opportunity to travel for training

Opportunity to travel for training

Head Chef & Kitchen Leader Southern, Bonus & Growth

at 44 Mills Kitchen & Tap
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Salary

Salary

Bonuses

Bonuses

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager

at PF Changs
Charlotte, NC, USA|
Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Monthly bonuses

Monthly bonuses

annual bonuses

annual bonuses

Paid management training

Paid management training

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

exclusive discounts

exclusive discounts

holiday closures

holiday closures

financial assistance

financial assistance

Executive Chef (Full-Time + Benefits)

at Shads Landing
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

401k

401k

401K Matching

401K Matching

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

SUPERICA EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF – UP TO $85K/yr. + BONUS (South End)

at RFR
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $70,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Major medical

Major medical

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Performance-based raises

Performance-based raises

Parental leave

Parental leave

EXECUTIVE CHEF III - NOVANT HEALTH - MINT HILL MEDICAL CENTER - CHARLOTTE, NC

at Compass Group
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identify Theft Protection

Identify Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

Hospital Indemnity insurance

legal services

legal services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Choice Auto and Home Program

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

ROCKET FARM RESTAURANTS EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF – UP TO $85K/yr. + BONUS (Charlotte)

at RFR
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $70,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Major medical

Major medical

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

childbirth recovery leave

childbirth recovery leave

Parental leave

Parental leave

Quarterly bonus

Quarterly bonus

holiday time off

holiday time off

employee discount

employee discount

leadership training

leadership training

SUPERICA EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF – UP TO $85K/yr. + BONUS (South Park / Strawberry Hill)

at RFR
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $70,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental leave

Parental leave

Life insurance

Life insurance

Line Cook - Hiring Immediately

at Built On Hospitality
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.00

Exact $17.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

meal benefits

meal benefits

competitive pay

competitive pay

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Clear path for growth

Clear path for growth

Prep Cook

at Texas Roadhouse
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $13.50 - $17.00

Range $13.50 - $17.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

short-term disability

short-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Business travel insurance

Annual holiday bonus

Annual holiday bonus

Shift Leader

at sweetgreen
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.18

Exact $19.18

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Tips

Tips

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Wellness time

Wellness time

Parental leave

Parental leave

free meal

free meal

401(k)

401(k)

Team member merch shop

Team member merch shop

Culinary Supervisor

at Waltonwood
Charlotte, NC, 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 assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Food Service Director

at Aramark
Charlotte, NC, 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

Career Development

Career Development

wellness programs

wellness programs

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Charlotte, NC, 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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Banquet Chef

at Marriott International, Inc
Charlotte, NC, USA|Remote
Range $70,000.00 - $88,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $88,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Sign-On Bonus

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

SOUS CHEF

at Compass Group
Charlotte, NC, 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

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

Sous Chef

at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LLC
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

Range $50,000.00 - $60,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

health coverage

health coverage

PTO

PTO

LTD insurance

LTD insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Beer stipend

Beer stipend

employee discount

employee discount

Sous Chef

at Maggiano's Little Italy
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

performance-based bonus opportunities

performance-based bonus opportunities

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

career growth

career growth

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Sous Chef

at Tin Kitchen
Charlotte, NC, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Set Schedules

Set Schedules

supportive team

supportive team

Creative menus

Creative menus

Leadership valuing employee voice

Leadership valuing employee voice

No burnout culture

No burnout culture

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

Executive Chef

at ROOTS Catering | Charlotte Catering & Events
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

health benefits

health benefits

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Executive Chef

at PF Changs
Charlotte, NC, USA|Travel, Onsite
Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Professional Development

Professional Development

Sous Chef

at ROOTS Catering | Charlotte Catering & Events
Charlotte, NC, USA|Travel, Onsite
Range $25.00 - $30.00

Range $25.00 - $30.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Short term disability insurance

Short term disability insurance

Executive Chef

at The Cypress of Charlotte Club
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

AD&D insurance

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

discounted bus tickets

discounted bus tickets

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

employee appreciation bonuses

employee appreciation bonuses

Free Employee Meals

Free Employee Meals

Free parking

Free parking

optional daily pay

optional daily pay

Personal Chef

at Tiny Spoon Chef
Charlotte, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $23.00 - $24.00

Range $23.00 - $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

401K Matching

401K Matching

Health Insurance

Health 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

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Dependent Care Account

Dependent Care Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Profit sharing

Profit sharing

Bonus Pay

Bonus Pay

Paid training

Paid training

Executive Chef

at O-Ku Sushi Charlotte
Charlotte, NC, 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 with company match

401K with company match

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Zero-interest home loan program

Zero-interest home loan program

Parental leave

Parental leave

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