Head Chef Jobs in Chicago, IL

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There are currently 49 Head Chef jobs in Chicago, IL hiring this August 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 Chicago 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 Chicago, IL

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  1. Browse the 49 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 Chicago, IL

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Banquets Manager

at
Marriott International, Inc
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $74,000.00 - $93,000.00

Range $74,000.00 - $93,000.00

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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

bonus eligibility

bonus eligibility

Director Of Culinary Operations

at
Goodwin Recruiting
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $110,000.00

Exact $110,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive base salary

competitive base salary

performance-based bonus

performance-based bonus

equity

equity

Full relocation

Full relocation

career growth opportunity

career growth opportunity

Chance to shape company culture

Chance to shape company culture

Adjunct Faculty - Hospitality / Culinary Management

at
Ivy Tech Community College
East Chicago, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $47.35

Exact $47.35

Temporary

Temporary

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Vision care plan

Vision care plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Fee remission for employees

Fee remission for employees

Fee remission for spouses

Fee remission for spouses

Fee remission for legal dependents

Fee remission for legal dependents

Retail Merchandising & Inventory Supervisor (Willowbrook, IL)

at
Staples
Berwyn, IL, USA|
Range $17.25 - $170.00

Range $17.25 - $170.00

Full-time

Full-time

Full-time hours

Full-time hours

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career Development Program

Career Development Program

weekly pay

weekly pay

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

associate discounts

associate discounts

Retail Discounts

Retail Discounts

Assisatnt Kitchen Manager

at
Bensenville Park District
Bensenville, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $48,000.00 - $55,000.00

Range $48,000.00 - $55,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Work environment with team focus

Work environment with team focus

Chef Tournant

at
The Peninsula Hotels
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

vacation days

vacation days

Paid holiday days

Paid holiday days

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

paid leave

paid leave

Complimentary employee meals

Complimentary employee meals

Discounted parking

Discounted parking

Discounted and complimentary room nights

Discounted and complimentary room nights

Restaurant discount

Restaurant discount

spa services discount

spa services discount

spa retail discount

spa retail discount

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

long-term disability

long-term disability

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Banquet Sous Chef

at
The Langham Chicago
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $59,364.86 - $74,206.08

Range $59,364.86 - $74,206.08

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Vacation pay

Vacation pay

Sick/personal time

Sick/personal time

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Uniforms and uniform cleaning

Uniforms and uniform cleaning

discounted hotel stays

discounted hotel stays

Discounted parking

Discounted parking

Personal counseling

Personal counseling

Executive Sous Chef

at
Il Porcellino
Chicago, IL, USA|
Range $60,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $90,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection

Accident protection

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Executive Chef, Toro

at
FAIRMONT
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00

Range $95,000.00 - $110,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Complimentary upgrades

Complimentary upgrades

Extended stays

Extended stays

Discounted stays across Fairmont and Raffles properties

Discounted stays across Fairmont and Raffles properties

Special dining discounts

Special dining discounts

Wellness discounts

Wellness discounts

Exclusive colleague perks

Exclusive colleague perks

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Pastry Sous Chef

at
RPM Seafood
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $90,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection insurance

Accident protection insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Pastry Sous Chef

at
One Off Hospitality Group Ltd
Chicago, IL, 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

Professional Development

Professional Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Head of Data & Apps Tradeshow & Conference Strategy, Manager

at
tempus
Chicago, IL, USA|
Range $100,000.00 - $125,000.00

Range $100,000.00 - $125,000.00

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

incentive compensation

incentive compensation

restricted stock units

restricted stock units

medical benefits

medical benefits

Executive Sous Chef - SL

at
Sodexo
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $61,710.00 - $79,860.00

Range $61,710.00 - $79,860.00

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

Sous Chef

at
LSG Group
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $74,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $74,000.00

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid training

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Pastry Sous Chef Manager - Eataly Chicago

at
Eataly
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

401k with match

401k with match

bonus program

bonus program

Free family meal daily

Free family meal daily

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Specialty Restaurant Chef

at
Marriott International
Chicago, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $73,000.00 - $98,000.00

Range $73,000.00 - $98,000.00

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

Training and Development

Training and Development

wellness programs

wellness programs

Executive Chef

at
Chef-Driven Property
Des Plaines, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $120.00 - $140,000.00

Range $120.00 - $140,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

base salary

base salary

Strong bonus program

Strong bonus program

Generous PTO policy

Generous PTO policy

medical benefits

medical benefits

parking

parking

Cell phone reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Relocation

Relocation

Shanghai Terrace Sous Chef

at
The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

vacation days

vacation days

Paid holiday days

Paid holiday days

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

paid leave

paid leave

Complimentary employee meals

Complimentary employee meals

Discounted parking

Discounted parking

Discounted and complimentary room nights

Discounted and complimentary room nights

Restaurant discount

Restaurant discount

spa services discount

spa services discount

spa retail discount

spa retail discount

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental coverage

dental coverage

vision coverage

vision coverage

Life insurance

Life insurance

long-term disability

long-term disability

retirement plan with company match

retirement plan with company match

Airline Lounges Executive Chef

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Sodexo
Des Plaines, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $70,975.00 - $91,850.00

Range $70,975.00 - $91,850.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Sous Chef - Guinness Chicago

at
Aramark
Des Plaines, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Catering Sous Chef- DePaul University

at
Aramark
Skokie, IL, USA|
Exact $30.00

Exact $30.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

work/life resources

work/life resources

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Chef Manager

at
Aramark
Skokie, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Pantry Chef

at
Aramark
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-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

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

at
Koch Trucking
Chicago, IL, USA|
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

Paid orientation

Paid orientation

Pets allowed

Pets allowed

Rider policy

Rider policy

Free driver lounge

Free driver lounge

Lead Sous Chef: Dining Services & Food Quality Champion

at
Sunrise Of Claremont
Oak Park, IL, USA|Onsite
Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

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