Head Chef Jobs in Fort Lee, NJ

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There are currently 108 Head Chef jobs in Fort Lee, NJ hiring this July 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 Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee, NJ

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  1. Browse the 108 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 Fort Lee, NJ

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Sous Chef,

at SMITH MANAGEMENT GROUP MASTER
Union City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision 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

Executive Chef 2

at Sodexo
Paterson, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $77,605.00 - $100,430.00

Range $77,605.00 - $100,430.00

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

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef 4

at Sodexo
Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $94,860.00 - $122,760.00

Range $94,860.00 - $122,760.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

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

Chef De Cuisine

at NYU Langone Health
Union City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $69,071.97 - $86,257.50

Range $69,071.97 - $86,257.50

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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 Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups

Holistic wellness program

Holistic wellness program

financial security benefits

financial security benefits

General Manager / Chef Manager

at Sodexo
Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $67,405.00 - $87,230.00

Range $67,405.00 - $87,230.00

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

BOH - Chef De Cuisine

at sahg
Union City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

educational assistance

educational assistance

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Senior Healthcare Growth Operations Manager

at HelloFresh
Hoboken, NJ, USA|Remote
Range $147,000.00 - $170,000.00

Range $147,000.00 - $170,000.00

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

401K with company match

401K with company match

Company equity plan

Company equity plan

generous PTO

generous PTO

Sabbatical

Sabbatical

Parental leave

Parental leave

Comprehensive health benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal plan discount

Meal plan discount

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Management Trainee Wayne Paramus Oakland Ridgewood Mahwah NJ

at Enterprise Mobility
Paterson, NJ, USA|
Exact $24.61

Exact $24.61

No experience required

No experience required

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Prescription coverage

Prescription coverage

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) retirement plan with company match and profit sharing

401(k) retirement plan with company match and profit sharing

Senior Manager, Sales Strategy & Planning, Retail & Foodservice

at HelloFresh
Bayonne, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $147,000.00 - $170,000.00

Range $147,000.00 - $170,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

employee discount

employee discount

Parental leave

Parental leave

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Kitchen Manager / Lead Line Cook

at Quality Greens Kitchen
Hoboken, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $22.00

Range $17.00 - $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Quick Service Kitchen Manager

at Mercado Little Spain
Union City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive hourly pay

Competitive hourly pay

Opportunities for cross-training

Opportunities for cross-training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Eligible health benefits

Eligible health benefits

Eligible wellness benefits

Eligible wellness benefits

employee dining

employee dining

Partner discounts

Partner discounts

Growth in a values-driven hospitality group

Growth in a values-driven hospitality group

Director, Culinary Offer Implementation

at Sodexo
Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $139,145.00 - $180,070.00

Range $139,145.00 - $180,070.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (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

Sous Chef

at Aramark
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

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

Executive Chef

at Aramark
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|
Range $100,000.00 - $115,000.00

Range $100,000.00 - $115,000.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Executive Chef

at Constellation
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $78,800.00 - $108,600.00

Range $78,800.00 - $108,600.00

Full-time

Full-time

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Voluntary insurance

Voluntary insurance

Discount Program

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

EAP

EAP

401k

401k

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Executive Chef

at Vandelay Hospitality Group
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $78,800.00 - $108,600.00

Range $78,800.00 - $108,600.00

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Robust training

Robust training

Executive Chef 4

at Sodexo
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|
Range $103,445.00 - $133,870.00

Range $103,445.00 - $133,870.00

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

Exeutive Sous Chef

at The River Palm Terrace
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $100,000.00

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

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Exeutive Sous Chef

at The River Palm Terrace
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $100,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

401(k)

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Event Sous Chef

at USHG
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $70,000.00

Exact $70,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

bonus potential

bonus potential

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) retirement plan

401(k) retirement 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

Opportunities for learning

Opportunities for learning

Chef

at Brvsh Cul7ur3
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $25.00 - $30.00

Range $25.00 - $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive hourly rate salary

Competitive hourly rate salary

Vibrant work environment

Vibrant work environment

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

supportive team culture

supportive team culture

Exposure to live events

Exposure to live events

Creative freedom

Creative freedom

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Executive Chef, Hundredfold American Brasserie

at 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

Head of Global Events

at Harvey
Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $187,700.00 - $282,500.00

Range $187,700.00 - $282,500.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

401k Match

401k Match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Flexible Paid Time Off

Bonus opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Equity plan

Equity plan

Chef

at Aramark
Hackensack, NJ, 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

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

Executive Chef | Multi-Concept Luxury Dining (Italian & Japanese Focus) | Hotel/Club Setting

at Restaurant Zone Recruiting
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $78,800.00 - $108,600.00

Range $78,800.00 - $108,600.00

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

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