Head Chef Jobs in Escondido, CA

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There are currently 83 Head Chef jobs in Escondido, CA hiring this June 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 Escondido 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 Escondido, CA

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  1. Browse the 83 Head Chef jobs in your area listed on this page
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These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Head Chef Jobs in Escondido, CA

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Head Chef- San Diego

at Buona Forchetta
Encinitas, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $30.00 - $38.00

Range $30.00 - $38.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

competitive salary

competitive salary

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Campus Executive Chef

at Sodexo
Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $89,250.00 - $115,500.00

Range $89,250.00 - $115,500.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision 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

Interim Traveling Executive Chef

at Oakmont Senior Living
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Travel
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Temporary

Temporary

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

vacation

vacation

personal day

personal day

sick pay

sick pay

Holidays

Holidays

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

Life insurance

Life insurance

Team member discount program

Team member discount program

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

recognition programs

recognition programs

Student Loan Refinancing

Student Loan Refinancing

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Emergency Financial Assistance

Emergency Financial Assistance

Banquet Cook II

at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.62

Exact $25.62

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Employee benefit card

Employee benefit card

Discounted rates

Discounted rates

Learning programs

Learning programs

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Corporate social responsibility activities

Corporate social responsibility activities

competitive pay

competitive pay

inclusive work culture

inclusive work culture

Restaurant Manager-Escondido- 2150020

at Applebee's
San Marcos, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $78,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $78,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k)

401(k)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Paid training

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Head Baker

at Hyatt
Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $30.00

Exact $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Complimentary employee meal

Complimentary employee meal

complimentary parking

complimentary parking

Discounts at Hyatt properties

Discounts at Hyatt properties

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

401k with Matching

401k with Matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational Reimbursement

Educational Reimbursement

HEAD BAKER

at Hyatt
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $30.00

Exact $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Complimentary employee meal

Complimentary employee meal

complimentary parking

complimentary parking

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

401k with Matching

401k with Matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational Reimbursement

Educational Reimbursement

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite

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

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Chef

at Best Pizza and Brew
Escondido, CA, USA|

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

meal discounts

meal discounts

Employee training programs

Employee training programs

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Executive Chef

at Aramark
Escondido, CA, 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 care

Vision care

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Sous Chef

at Belmont Village
Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $26.00 - $27.00

Range $26.00 - $27.00

Full-time

Full-time

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

mental health support

mental health support

prescription benefits

prescription benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

Food Production Chef

at Aramark
Escondido, CA, 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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Interim Traveling Executive Chef

at Oakmont Senior Living
Escondido, CA, USA|Travel
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Temporary

Temporary

Consulting

Consulting

Flexible

Flexible

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

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

Company paid life insurance

Company paid life insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Executive Chef - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

at San Diego Zoo
Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $130,421.00 - $146,724.00

Range $130,421.00 - $146,724.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Family passes

Family passes

Complimentary tickets

Complimentary tickets

Free parking at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Free parking at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Local and in-house discounts

Local and in-house discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Wellness Program

Wellness Program

Executive Chef - San Diego Zoo Safari Park

at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Escondido, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $130,421.00 - $146,724.00

Range $130,421.00 - $146,724.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Family passes

Family passes

Complimentary tickets

Complimentary tickets

Free parking at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Free parking at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Local and in-house discounts

Local and in-house discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Wellness Program

Wellness Program

HEAD OF HOTEL OPERATIONS

at Merlin Entertainments
San Marcos, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $95,000.00 - $110,500.00

Range $95,000.00 - $110,500.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

recognition programs

recognition programs

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and advancement opportunities

Learning and advancement opportunities

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $300.00

Exact $300.00

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Competitive daily pay

Competitive daily pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Oceanside, CA, USA|
Exact $200.00

Exact $200.00

Food cost reimbursement

Food cost reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Opportunity to work in a private home setting

Opportunity to work in a private home setting

Supportive family environment

Supportive family environment

Potential for repeat seasonal work

Potential for repeat seasonal work

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Carlsbad, CA, 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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid meals

Paid meals

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $45.00

Exact $45.00

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Grocery card

Grocery card

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Work in family-oriented environment

Work in family-oriented environment

Opportunity to apply culinary creativity

Opportunity to apply culinary creativity

part-time hours

part-time hours

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Comfortable work environment

Comfortable work environment

Opportunity to work closely with a family

Opportunity to work closely with a family

Creative freedom in menu planning

Creative freedom in menu planning

competitive pay

competitive pay

potential for long-term engagement

potential for long-term engagement

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

retirement plans

retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

competitive salary

competitive salary

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Professional Development

Professional Development

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Cultural diversity

Cultural diversity

Employee support programs

Employee support programs

Chef Assistant

at Chef Kirsten
Carlsbad, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $23.75

Range $17.00 - $23.75

Part-time

Part-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

hands-on culinary experience

hands-on culinary experience

supportive learning environment

supportive learning environment

Opportunity for increased hours

Opportunity for increased hours

Work closely with a professional chef

Work closely with a professional chef

community engagement

community engagement

Skill development

Skill development

Preschool Chef

at The Learning Experience
Oceanside, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $19.00

Range $18.00 - $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

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