Head Chef Jobs in Detroit, MI

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There are currently 134 Head Chef jobs in Detroit, MI 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 Detroit 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 Detroit, MI

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 134 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.

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Head Chef - Italian / Mediterranean - Kitchen - Jumeirah The Red Sea

at Dubai Holding
Dearborn, MI, USA|Onsite
From $46,300.00 to $69,400.00

From $46,300.00 to $69,400.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Access to learning and development programmes

Access to learning and development programmes

clear career pathways

clear career pathways

Opportunities for internal mobility

Opportunities for internal mobility

Colleague discounts on food, beverage and hotel stays

Colleague discounts on food, beverage and hotel stays

Health care and insurance benefits

Health care and insurance benefits

Locally competitive salary and incentive structure

Locally competitive salary and incentive structure

Head Chef - Italian / Mediterranean - Kitchen - Jumeirah The Red Sea

at Jumeirah
Dearborn, MI, USA|Onsite
From $46,300.00 to $69,400.00

From $46,300.00 to $69,400.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Access to learning & development programmes and clear career pathways

Access to learning & development programmes and clear career pathways

Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network

Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network

Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide

Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide

Health care and insurance benefits

Health care and insurance benefits

Locally competitive salary and incentive structure

Locally competitive salary and incentive structure

Locally relevant benefits as determined by the property

Locally relevant benefits as determined by the property

SR EXECUTIVE CHEF

at Compass Group, North America
Detroit, MI, USA|Onsite
From $100,000.00 to $125,000.00

From $100,000.00 to $125,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (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

Executive Chef

at Aramark
Dearborn, MI, 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 Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Executive Chef

at Aramark
Warren, MI, 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 Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Executive Chef 2

at Sodexo
Dearborn, MI, 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)

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

Executive Sous Chef

at Buffalo Wild Wings
Warren, MI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary with bonus potential

competitive salary with bonus potential

comprehensive benefits

comprehensive benefits

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

shift meal discount

shift meal discount

family dining discount

family dining discount

best in class training

best in class training

Leadership development

Leadership development

Continuous learning opportunities

Continuous learning opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition benefits/reimbursement

Tuition benefits/reimbursement

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Champions of Hope

Champions of Hope

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition and awards program

Recognition and awards program

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

community and charitable involvement initiatives

community and charitable involvement initiatives

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests and incentives

Training Contests and incentives

2026 - Culinary Professionals - Special Diet (Allergen) Chef / Sous Chef - Seasonal Relocation Jo...

at Wolfoods
Dearborn, MI, USA|Onsite
From $43,200.00 to $62,400.00

From $43,200.00 to $62,400.00

Salary

Salary

Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Seasonal

Seasonal

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

bonus system

bonus system

Room

Room

Board

Board

transportation expense assistance

transportation expense assistance

seasonal summer contracts

seasonal summer contracts

Full Service Hotel F&B/Executive Chef

at Goodwin Recruiting
Southfield, MI, USA|Onsite
Exact $90,000.00

Exact $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

travel and dining discounts

travel and dining discounts

career growth

career growth

Cook

at WAYNE-METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
Hamtramck, MI, USA|
From $15.00 to $22.00

From $15.00 to $22.00

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

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Regional Culinary Manager

at Ford's Garage Dearborn
Dearborn, MI, USA|Onsite
From $70,000.00 to $85,000.00

From $70,000.00 to $85,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k)

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

employee discount

employee discount

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Paid training

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Kitchen Supervisor

at Aramark
Westland, MI, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Lead Line Cook

at Elephant & Co.
Southfield, MI, USA|Onsite
Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

team events

team events

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Detroit, MI, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive wage

competitive wage

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunity for creativity

Opportunity for creativity

Private kitchen environment

Private kitchen environment

Experience with diverse cuisines

Experience with diverse cuisines

Banquet Chef

at Davidson Hospitality
Detroit, MI, USA|Onsite
From $50,200.00 to $75,500.00

From $50,200.00 to $75,500.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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

at Continental Services
Detroit, MI, USA|Onsite
From $70,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $70,000.00 to $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Parental leave

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

at-work dining perks

at-work dining perks

Sous Chef

at Sullivan's Steakhouse
Detroit, MI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401k

401k

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Executive Chef

at Atrium Hospitality
Detroit, MI, USA|Onsite
From $91,617.00 to $110,000.00

From $91,617.00 to $110,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

401(k) plan with Company Match

401(k) plan with Company Match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

exclusive discounts

exclusive discounts

Executive Chef

at Venues
Detroit, MI, USA|Onsite
From $120,000.00 to $150,000.00

From $120,000.00 to $150,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Private Chef

at Goodwin Recruiting
Detroit, MI, USA|Onsite
Exact $140,000.00

Exact $140,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

discretionary bonus

discretionary bonus

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

competitive salary

competitive salary

quality of life

quality of life

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