Head Chef Jobs in Durham, NC

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There are currently 39 Head Chef jobs in Durham, NC 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 Durham 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 Durham, NC

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 39 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 Durham, NC

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SR CHEF MANAGER

at Compass Group
Cary, 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)

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

Kitchen Leader

at Chipotle
Cary, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $15.70 - $17.46

Range $15.70 - $17.46

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Executive Chef

at The Forest at Duke
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

403B retirement plan

403B retirement plan

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

employee wellness program

employee wellness program

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Recognition Program

Executive Chef 2

at Sodexo
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $64,600.00 - $83,600.00

Range $64,600.00 - $83,600.00

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 Chef 2

at Sodexo
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $64,600.00 - $83,600.00

Range $64,600.00 - $83,600.00

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 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

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Bakery Chef

at Dunkin'
Cary, 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

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Menu & Team Growth

at Aramark
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $48,000.00 - $72,000.00

Range $48,000.00 - $72,000.00

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

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Sous Chef

at Marriott
Cary, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $50,000.00 - $55,000.00

Range $50,000.00 - $55,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k)

401(k)

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

room discounts

room discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Culinary Manager/Chef/Kitchen Manager at Ted's Montana Grill Durham, NC

at Ted's Montana Grill
Durham, 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

401(k)

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

team environment

team environment

Cook

at Unscripted Durham
Durham, 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

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

work-life balance initiatives

work-life balance initiatives

Culinary Supervisor

at Topgolf
Durham, NC, USA|
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) Plan

401(k) Plan

Mental well-being platform

Mental well-being platform

SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME) at Eurest Cary, NC

at Eurest
Cary, NC, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

ROCKET FARM RESTAURANTS EXECUTIVE CHEF – UP TO $120K/yr. + BONUS (Cary)

at RFR
Cary, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $85,000.00 - $120,000.00

Range $85,000.00 - $120,000.00

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

childbirth recovery leave

childbirth recovery leave

Parental leave

Parental leave

Significant Long-term Retention bonuses

Significant Long-term Retention bonuses

Performance-based raises

Performance-based raises

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

employee discount

employee discount

Mentorship programs

Mentorship programs

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF II at Compass Group Cary, NC

at Compass Group
Cary, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $67,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $67,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance/AD disability insurance

Life insurance/AD disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Flexible Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Pastry Chef - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

at Aramark
Cary, NC, USA|Onsite
Range $16.25 - $27.75

Range $16.25 - $27.75

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

Food Service Director- NCCU

at Aramark
Durham, 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

Life insurance

Life insurance

SIPRNET Operations Manager

at General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
Durham, NC, USA|Remote
Range $149,902.00 - $162,199.00

Range $149,902.00 - $162,199.00

Full-time

Full-time

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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional Development

Professional Development

Life insurance

Life insurance

ASST STORE MGR in DURHAM, NC S03614

at Dollar General
Durham, 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

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

employee discount

employee discount

Career Development

Career Development

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Assistant Manager

at Zaxby's
Durham, NC, USA|
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

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Shift Leader (Full-Time)

at Zaxby's
Durham, NC, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

50% off meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Shift Leader (Part-Time)

at Zaxby's
Durham, NC, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

free meals on shift

free meals on shift

Discounted meals off shift

Discounted meals off shift

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Early Access to Pay

Early Access to Pay

Opportunities to Advance

Opportunities to Advance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Residential Dining Service Manager - UNC Chapel Hill

at Aramark
Durham, 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

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Flexible working hours

Flexible working hours

Residential Dining Service Manager - UNC Chapel Hill

at Aramark
Durham, 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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

UNC Football Center PT Cook

at Rocky Top Catering
Durham, NC, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive hourly pay up to $25

Competitive hourly pay up to $25

Yearly raises based on performance

Yearly raises based on performance

Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company

Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company

Promotion from within

Promotion from within

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Dynamic work atmosphere

Dynamic work atmosphere

employee appreciation events

employee appreciation events

ROCKET FARM RESTAURANTS EXECUTIVE CHEF - UP TO $120K/yr. + BONUS (Cary)

at Rocket Farm Restaurants
Cary, NC, USA|
Range $85,000.00 - $120,000.00

Range $85,000.00 - $120,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

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

long-term retention bonuses

long-term retention bonuses

holiday time off

holiday time off

employee discount

employee discount

childbirth recovery leave

childbirth recovery leave

Parental leave

Parental leave

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