Head Chef Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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There are currently 17 Head Chef jobs in Grand Rapids, MI 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, MI

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 17 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 Grand Rapids, MI

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MDRD Executive Chef

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Amway Grand Plaza
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Discounted parking

Discounted parking

Free Employee Meals

Free Employee Meals

Hotel and restaurant discounts

Hotel and restaurant discounts

Chef

at
Holland Home
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Range $16.25 - $29.75

Range $16.25 - $29.75

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

disability

disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

Benefit credit

Benefit credit

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Chef

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Community Care Partners
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Range $16.25 - $29.75

Range $16.25 - $29.75

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

disability

disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Benefit credit increasing with years of service

Benefit credit increasing with years of service

Executive Chef

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Aramark
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|
Range $62,300.00 - $85,900.00

Range $62,300.00 - $85,900.00

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

Training and Development

Training and Development

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Executive Chef

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Creative Dining Services
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Bonus opportunities

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with a company match

401(k) with a company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

SOUS CHEF II

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Compass Group
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Range $55,000.00 - $60,000.00

Range $55,000.00 - $60,000.00

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

Flexible Time Off

Flexible 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

Assistant Pastry Chef - Egypt Valley Country Club

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Egypt Valley Country Club
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|
Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Staff shirts/uniforms

Staff shirts/uniforms

Golf privileges

Golf privileges

Opportunity to showcase creativity and contribute to menu development

Opportunity to showcase creativity and contribute to menu development

Work in one of West Michigan's premier private club culinary programs

Work in one of West Michigan's premier private club culinary programs

Lead Sous Chef – Senior Living Dining Leader

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Commonwealth Senior Living at South Boston
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Exact $80,000.00

Exact $80,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating 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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

Shift Differentials

Shift Differentials

Professional Development

Professional Development

Baker - Kent County

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Aramark
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|
Range $12.50 - $16.25

Range $12.50 - $16.25

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Cook

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Vriendaschap Village Senior living
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|
Range $13.50 - $18.00

Range $13.50 - $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

income protection

income protection

work-life balance benefits

work-life balance benefits

Cake Decorator

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Walmart
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $31.00

Range $18.00 - $31.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

District Manager - Grand Rapids, MI

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Casey's
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Travel
Range $88,700.00 - $110,000.00

Range $88,700.00 - $110,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k) plan with employer match

401(k) plan with employer match

Quarterly and Annual Leadership Bonuses

Quarterly and Annual Leadership Bonuses

Company-Provided Vehicle with maintenance and fuel covered

Company-Provided Vehicle with maintenance and fuel covered

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid Bonding Leave

Paid Bonding Leave

Well-Being Program

Well-Being Program

Team member perks

Team member perks

Kitchen Manager

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Rivertown Ridge
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|
Range $34,900.00 - $55,900.00

Range $34,900.00 - $55,900.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

PTO

PTO

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Life insurance

Life insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Short and Long-Term Disability

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Amway Grand Plaza Main Kitchen Cook

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AHC Hospitality
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
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)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

FREE DOWNTOWN PARKING

FREE DOWNTOWN PARKING

Free Employee Meals

Free Employee Meals

Hotel and restaurant discounts

Hotel and restaurant discounts

DailyPay

DailyPay

Line Cook (open availability)

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Enterprise
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Work-life balance

Work-life balance

Breakfast Cook - Hilton Garden Inn

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Suburban Inns
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.00

Exact $17.00

Internship

Internship

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Hotel and restaurant discounts

Hotel and restaurant discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

(USA) Cake Decorator

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Sam's Club
Comstock Park, MI, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $27.00

Range $19.00 - $27.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Company Discounts

Company Discounts

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

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