Head Chef Jobs in East Orange, NJ

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There are currently 26 Head Chef jobs in East Orange, NJ 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 East Orange 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 East Orange, NJ

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 26 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 East Orange, NJ

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Fractioal Chef

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Hale and Hearty Soup
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|
Range $19.25 - $35.50

Range $19.25 - $35.50

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive hourly rate

competitive hourly rate

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Project-based assignments

Project-based assignments

Potential for ongoing work

Potential for ongoing work

Chef de Cuisine

at
White Lodging
Bayonne, NJ, USA|
Range $95,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $95,000.00 - $100,000.00

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Chef Operator

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DIG INN Restaurant Teams
Union City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $85,000.00

Exact $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401K Program

401K Program

Phone Reimbursement

Phone Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

short-term disability

short-term disability

Executive Chef, Hundredfold American Brasserie

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Delaware North
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $94,100.00 - $127,000.00

Range $94,100.00 - $127,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Annual performance bonus

Annual performance bonus

paid vacation days

paid vacation days

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Friends-and-family discounts

Chef

at
MeetAChef.com
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $500.00

Exact $500.00

Competitive daily pay

Competitive daily pay

Opportunity for career growth

Opportunity for career growth

dynamic work environment

dynamic work environment

Chance to work with diverse cuisines

Chance to work with diverse cuisines

supportive team culture

supportive team culture

Access to quality ingredients

Access to quality ingredients

Exposure to innovative culinary techniques

Exposure to innovative culinary techniques

Chef

at
MeetAChef.com
NYC, NY, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunity to showcase culinary artistry

Opportunity to showcase culinary artistry

Intimate setting experience

Intimate setting experience

Networking with high-end clients

Networking with high-end clients

Creative freedom in menu design

Creative freedom in menu design

Executive Chef

at
Soho Grand Hotel
NYC, NY, USA|
Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Sous Chef - NYC

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Compass Group, North America
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Life Insurance/AD

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

holiday time off

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 (FSAs)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Pastry Sous Chef

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Compass Group, North America
NYC, NY, USA|
Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $90,000.00

Flexible

Flexible

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Temp. Sous Chef

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Hyatt
New York, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00

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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Cafe Sous Chef

at
Daily Provisions
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $70,000.00

Exact $70,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Performance bonus

Performance bonus

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

dining credit

dining credit

dining discount

dining discount

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits

employee relief fund

employee relief fund

Wellness services

Wellness services

Sous Chef, KeyBank Center

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Delaware North
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $62,354.00 - $66,800.00

Range $62,354.00 - $66,800.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Annual performance bonus

Annual performance bonus

paid vacation days

paid vacation days

Paid parental bonding leave

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Friends-and-family discounts

Chef Manager - Saint Elizabeth University

at
Aramark
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $55,000.00 - $99,000.00

Range $55,000.00 - $99,000.00

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 savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Upscale Casual Executive chef

at
Goodwin Recruiting
NYC, NY, USA|
Exact $115,000.00

Exact $115,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid health insurance

Paid health insurance

Profit sharing

Profit sharing

excellent salary

excellent salary

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

401K with company match

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

Le Crocodile Sous Chef

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Le Crocodile
NYC, NY, USA|
Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Soho Diner Sous Chef

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Soho Diner
NYC, NY, 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

meal discounts

meal discounts

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Sous Chef , Luxury Hotel

at
Hawkins Enterprises
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k)

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Maple & Ash - Executive Chef - New York

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MAPLE HOSPITALITY GROUP
NYC, NY, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

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

Travel opportunities

Travel opportunities

Executive Chef - Corporate Dining, Nomura (NYC)

at
Compass Group
NYC, NY, USA|
Range $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

holiday time off

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

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Sous Chef - NFL Cafe / Corporate Dining (NYC)

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Compass Group, North America
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $82,500.00

Range $75,000.00 - $82,500.00

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

holiday time off

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

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

KO682 - Private Full-Time Chef - NYC/Hamptons, NY

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British American Household Staffing
NYC, NY, USA|
Range $100,000.00 - $150,000.00

Range $100,000.00 - $150,000.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Discretionary annual bonus

Housing provided during summer

Housing provided during summer

competitive salary

competitive salary

Seasonal travel opportunities

Seasonal travel opportunities

Executive Chef I

at
Brightview Senior Living, LLC
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $33.50 - $38.50

Range $33.50 - $38.50

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sushi Cook

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Wegmans
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|
Exact $18.50

Exact $18.50

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

wellness programs

wellness programs

Chef de Cuisine- Clover Club - Citi Field Home of the New York Mets

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Aramark
NYC, NY, USA|
Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

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

Chef de Cuisine / Opening Kitchen Manager

at
Limousine
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Potential bonuses

Potential bonuses

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

competitive salary

competitive salary

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