Head Chef Jobs in Houston, TX

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There are currently 90 Head Chef jobs in Houston, TX 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 Houston 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 Houston, TX

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 90 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 Houston, TX

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Head Chef - JOEY Uptown

at JOEY Restaurants
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Career Development

Career Development

education opportunities

education opportunities

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Medical Reimbursement Plan

Medical Reimbursement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Discounted employee shift meals

Discounted employee shift meals

10% discount on food and beverages

10% discount on food and beverages

Discounted clothing retailer partnership

Discounted clothing retailer partnership

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Sales competitions

Sales competitions

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Head Chef & Kitchen Leader Elevate Dining Health Insurance

at Common Bond Bistro & Bakery
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Head sushi chef

at Sushi on Bellaire
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Exact $54,000.00

Exact $54,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Chefs and Head Cooks (92G)

at US Army
Houston, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

On-call

On-call

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Salary

Salary

Enlistment bonuses

Enlistment bonuses

Re-enlistment bonuses

Re-enlistment bonuses

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Pension Plan

Pension Plan

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

dental care

dental care

Vision care

Vision care

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

GI Bill benefits

GI Bill benefits

Student loan repayment

Student loan repayment

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)

Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)

On-base housing

On-base housing

Commissary and exchange discounts

Commissary and exchange discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

leadership training

leadership training

family support programs

family support programs

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

retirement pension

retirement pension

VA benefits

VA benefits

Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)

Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)

Executive Chef

at Marriott International, Inc
Houston, TX, USA|Remote
Range $101,000.00 - $129,000.00

Range $101,000.00 - $129,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

bonus eligibility

bonus eligibility

employee training

employee training

Career Development

Career Development

SOUS CHEF- HYPSI

at Hotel Daphne
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Free room nights

Free room nights

Discounted and Friends and Family room rates

Discounted and Friends and Family room rates

Free parking

Free parking

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts at Various Retailers

Employee Discounts at Various Retailers

Executive Chef - Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria

at Hilton
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
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 Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Kitchen Operations Manager- NRG Stadium

at Aramark
Houston, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Lead Cook

at Houston Food Bank
Houston, TX, USA|Travel, Onsite
Range $19.00 - $23.75

Range $19.00 - $23.75

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

BOH Leader

at Dish Management LLC
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $25.00

Range $18.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

medical benefits

medical benefits

401(k)

401(k)

Leader meal cards

Leader meal cards

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Continued development

Continued development

team-first culture

team-first culture

Concessions Culinary Supervisor - Friendswood ISD

at Aramark
Pearland, TX, USA|
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

Career Development

Career Development

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Pastry Chef

at Landry's
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $17.00 - $20.00

Range $17.00 - $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Unparalleled training and development programs

Unparalleled training and development programs

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

multiple benefit plans

multiple benefit plans

paid time off or paid sick leave

paid time off or paid sick leave

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Community Volunteer Opportunities

Sushi Chef

at Oishil Sushi
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $43,861.32 - $52,800.00

Range $43,861.32 - $52,800.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sous Chef

at Rice University
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $25.00 - $29.00

Range $25.00 - $29.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

JR SOUS CHEF

at Compass Group
Houston, TX, USA|
Range $22.25 - $22.59

Range $22.25 - $22.59

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

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 de Cuisine

at The Marigold Club
Houston, TX, USA|
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

Mentorship programs

Mentorship programs

Training opportunities

Training opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Assistant Sous Chef

at Marriott International, Inc
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $26.54 - $28.85

Range $26.54 - $28.85

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

bonus eligibility

bonus eligibility

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Pastry Sous Chef

at Le Jardinier
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $15.75 - $32.25

Range $15.75 - $32.25

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

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Pet Insurance Discounts

Pet Insurance Discounts

Family meal provided

Family meal provided

Personal Chef — Houston

at 365Taskers
Houston, TX, USA|
Range $25.00 - $75.00

Range $25.00 - $75.00

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

Weekly payouts

Weekly payouts

Work with real customers

Work with real customers

background check support

background check support

Independent scheduling

Independent scheduling

Online application process

Online application process

Pastry Chef Needed!

at Hospitality Pro Search
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Positive work environment

Positive work environment

District Executive Chef

at Aramark
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
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

Chef de Cuisine

at Rice University
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $63,100.00 - $1.00

Range $63,100.00 - $1.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Chef de Cuisine

at Rice Engineering
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Range $63,100.00 - $1.00

Range $63,100.00 - $1.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

wellness programs

wellness programs

District Executive Chef

at Aramark
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Assistant Pastry Chef

at Houstonian Campus LLC
Houston, TX, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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

wellness programs

wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

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