Head Chef Jobs in Fort Lee, NJ

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There are currently 112 Head Chef jobs in Fort Lee, NJ 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 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 112 Head Chef jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
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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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Head Chef - FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

at Eataly North America
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $100,000.00 to $110,000.00

From $100,000.00 to $110,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

401K with match or RRSP

401K with match or RRSP

bonus program

bonus program

Free family meal daily

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Executive Chef

at Aramark
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $110,000.00 to $120,000.00

From $110,000.00 to $120,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental leave

Parental leave

Sous Chef

at Ventanas at the Modern
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $65,000.00 to $80,000.00

From $65,000.00 to $80,000.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Executive Chef

at Hospitalio Recruitment
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $125,000.00

Exact $125,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Growth opportunity

Growth opportunity

High-end environment

High-end environment

Creative freedom

Creative freedom

Executive Chef

at Hospitalio Recruitment
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $125,000.00

Exact $125,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Growth opportunity

Growth opportunity

High-end environment

High-end environment

Creative freedom

Creative freedom

Executive Sous Chef

at Mandarin Oriental
Hoboken, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $115,000.00 to $125,000.00

From $115,000.00 to $125,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

retirement plans

retirement plans

Wellness programmes

Wellness programmes

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive daily rate

competitive daily rate

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

opportunities for professional growth

opportunities for professional growth

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Pleasant work atmosphere

Pleasant work atmosphere

Pantry Chef

at Aramark
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Sous Chef

at Aramark
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Remote, Onsite
Internship

Internship

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

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 Support

Disability Support

Executive Chef

at Gracious Hospitality Management
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $125,000.00 to $150,000.00

From $125,000.00 to $150,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Structured compensation

Structured compensation

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

career advancement

career advancement

Employee recognition awards

Employee recognition awards

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Chef de Partie

at Abigail-Kirsch
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $25.00

From $23.00 to $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

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 opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Food Production Chef

at Aramark
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Remote, Onsite
Internship

Internship

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement savings 401(k)

Retirement savings 401(k)

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Head Barista

at BLUESTONE LANE NY LLC
Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $21.00 to $24.00

From $21.00 to $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day 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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Event Sous Chef

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

Exact $70,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

Catering Chef de Cuisine

at Aramark
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $78,000.00 to $85,000.00

From $78,000.00 to $85,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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

Executive Chef - Private Household

at MAHLER PRIVATE STAFFING
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Travel
From $200,000.00 to $225,000.00

From $200,000.00 to $225,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Commuter assistance

Commuter assistance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Sous Chef- DreamLive @American Dream

at Aramark
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $70,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $70,000.00 to $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

work/life resources

work/life resources

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Head of Retail Operations

at Meta
Newark, NJ, USA|Onsite
From $174,000.00 to $244,000.00

From $174,000.00 to $244,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

equity

equity

bonus

bonus

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Jr Research Chef/Mixologist

at PepsiCo
Fort Lee, NJ, USA|Onsite
Up to $73,400.00

Up to $73,400.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Performance bonus

Performance bonus

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

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