Head Chef Jobs in Fort Lee, NJ

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There are currently 60 Head Chef jobs in Fort Lee, NJ hiring this September 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 60 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 Fort Lee, NJ

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Head Chef - High-Volume Restaurant

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Goodwin Recruiting
NYC, NY, USA|Remote
Range $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $110,000.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Cell Phone Allowance

Cell Phone Allowance

bonus program

bonus program

career growth

career growth

Chef

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MeetAChef.com
Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Competitive daily pay

Competitive daily pay

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Opportunity for professional growth

Opportunity for professional growth

Dynamic and creative kitchen atmosphere

Dynamic and creative kitchen atmosphere

uniform provided

uniform provided

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Line Cook

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PF Changs
Fort Collins, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $20.50 - $24.50

Range $20.50 - $24.50

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Paid on the job training

Paid on the job training

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

Exclusive team member discounts

Exclusive team member discounts

Director of Food Services

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Trilogy Health Services
Fort Wayne, IN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

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

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

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MeetAChef.com
Newark, NJ, USA|Onsite
Range $12.00 - $15.00

Range $12.00 - $15.00

No experience required

No experience required

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Chef

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MeetAChef.com
Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Chef

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MeetAChef.com
Jersey City, NJ, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Professional development support

Professional development support

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

Chef

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MeetAChef.com
Jersey City, NJ, USA|
Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Grocery reimbursement

Grocery reimbursement

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Part-time employment

Part-time employment

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

Chef

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MeetAChef.com
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA|Travel
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

opportunity to showcase talent

opportunity to showcase talent

Exposure to large audiences

Exposure to large audiences

Part-time employment

Part-time employment

Networking opportunities

Networking opportunities

creative work environment

creative work environment

Chef de Cuisine

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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

Sous Chef

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Fleming’s
Fort Myers, FL, USA|
Range $22.27 - $32.39

Range $22.27 - $32.39

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

401k

401k

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

training programs

training programs

Sous Chef

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Amerant Bank Arena
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Collaborative team culture

Collaborative team culture

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Exciting live sports and entertainment environment

Exciting live sports and entertainment environment

Sous Chef

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MacKenzie Place Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $26.00 - $27.00

Range $26.00 - $27.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Early wage access

Early wage access

401(k)

401(k)

vacation

vacation

sick leave

sick leave

Bereavement leave

Bereavement leave

Jury duty leave

Jury duty leave

Holidays

Holidays

Float holidays

Float holidays

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

meal discounts

meal discounts

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

short term disability

short term disability

term life insurance

term life insurance

term AD&D

term AD&D

Critical Illness

Critical Illness

hospital indemnity

hospital indemnity

Chef

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Monte Nido & Affiliates, LLC
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Range $29.00 - $32.00

Range $29.00 - $32.00

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

opportunities for professional growth

opportunities for professional growth

inclusive workplace culture

inclusive workplace culture

CHEF MGR - NJ Devils NHL - Newark

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Compass Group, North America
Newark, NJ, USA|
Range $78,500.00 - $90,000.00

Range $78,500.00 - $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

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

Executive Chef 3

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Sodexo
Fort Collins, CO, USA|Onsite
Range $68,700.00 - $94,600.00

Range $68,700.00 - $94,600.00

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

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Chef

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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

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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

CHEF, SOUS - NJ Devils NHL - Newark

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Compass Group, North America
Newark, NJ, USA|
Range $65,000.00 - $72,500.00

Range $65,000.00 - $72,500.00

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

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

CHEF (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

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Compass Group, North America
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA|
Exact $24.00

Exact $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

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

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Full-time Personal Chef - Jersey City, NJ

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Tiny Spoon Chef
Jersey City, NJ, USA|
Range $27.00 - $30.00

Range $27.00 - $30.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

401k

401k

401K Matching

401K Matching

Health Insurance

Health 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

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Dependent Care Account

Dependent Care Account

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Profit sharing

Profit sharing

Executive Chef

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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

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