Head Chef Jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

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There are currently 85 Head Chef jobs in Grand Rapids, MI 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 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 85 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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Head Chef

at Vitale's of Comstock Park
Comstock Park, MI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Simple IRA retirement program

Simple IRA retirement program

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Chef - KFC (New)

at KFC
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
From $11.00 to $14.25

From $11.00 to $14.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Sick Time

Sick Time

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Daily Pay Option

Daily Pay Option

Tuition scholarships

Tuition scholarships

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Free Meals

Free Meals

Paid training

Paid training

recognition programs

recognition programs

Raise potential

Raise potential

Hardship fund

Hardship fund

Financial wellness service

Financial wellness service

Education Assistance

Education Assistance

short-term disability

short-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

volunteer opportunities

volunteer opportunities

Chef Manager - Retail Operations

at Creative Dining Services
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
From $55,000.00 to $60,000.00

From $55,000.00 to $60,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Food Service Manager

at Aramark
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
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

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

team environment

team environment

Host / Hostess - Evening and Weekend Availability

at Mainstreet Ventures
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
From $11.50 to $16.00

From $11.50 to $16.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

medical benefits

medical benefits

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

meal benefits

meal benefits

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

professional advancement

professional advancement

Kitchen Manager

at Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee training programs

Employee training programs

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Life insurance

Life insurance

employee discount

employee discount

Server Assistant

at Mainstreet Ventures
Wyoming, MI, USA|Onsite
Up to $9.50

Up to $9.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

medical benefits

medical benefits

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

meal benefits

meal benefits

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

professional advancement

professional advancement

Head Culinary Officer

at Goodwin Recruiting
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
From $85,000.00 to $95,000.00

From $85,000.00 to $95,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vacation pay

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

career advancement

career advancement

Relocation opportunities

Relocation opportunities

Head Carpenter

at Legends Global
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night 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

Worker's Compensation

Worker's Compensation

training programs

training programs

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Exact $12.48

Exact $12.48

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

hourly wage

hourly wage

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Professional Development

Professional Development

meal discounts

meal discounts

Safe working conditions

Safe working conditions

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Personalized work environment

Personalized work environment

Opportunity to showcase culinary skills

Opportunity to showcase culinary skills

Consistent weekly work

Consistent weekly work

Client-focused collaboration

Client-focused collaboration

Creative menu development

Creative menu development

Positive work-life balance

Positive work-life balance

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Exact $250.00

Exact $250.00

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Competitive daily wage

Competitive daily wage

creative work environment

creative work environment

team collaboration

team collaboration

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

supportive management

supportive management

District Chef

at Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Travel, 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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Chef Manager

at Leisure Living Senior Communities
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
From $44,400.00 to $63,000.00

From $44,400.00 to $63,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Executive Chef

at Kent Country Club
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Sous Chef

at Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living Center
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
From $20.00 to $22.00

From $20.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

dental and vision insurance

dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

paid time off (PTO)

paid time off (PTO)

401(k) with employer match

401(k) with employer match

paid orientation and training

paid orientation and training

Eligible for wage increase after 90 days and annual merit increases

Eligible for wage increase after 90 days and annual merit increases

District Chef

at Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Travel, 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)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training and Development

Training and Development

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Sous Chef

at Rivertown Ridge
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Chef Manager

at Creative Dining Services
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
From $50,000.00 to $60,000.00

From $50,000.00 to $60,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Sous Chef

at Grace Management
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|
From $44,700.00 to $60,400.00

From $44,700.00 to $60,400.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

PTO (Paid Time Off)

PTO (Paid Time Off)

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

Executive Sous Chef

at Goodwin Recruiting
Grand Rapids, MI, USA|Onsite
Exact $65,000.00

Exact $65,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Generous salary

Generous salary

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

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