Head Chef Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

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There are currently 206 Head Chef jobs in Huntington Beach, CA 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 Huntington Beach 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 Huntington Beach, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 206 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 Huntington Beach, CA

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Head Chef

at Basil&Co Restaurant Group
Fullerton, CA, USA|
From $52,300.00 to $78,500.00

From $52,300.00 to $78,500.00

Salary

Salary

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

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Head Chef

at Eureka
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
From $90,000.00 to $100,000.00

From $90,000.00 to $100,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

Quarterly Bonus Incentive

Quarterly Bonus Incentive

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Management Development

Management Development

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

vision coverage

vision coverage

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Head Chef- Orange County

at Buona Forchetta
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
From $30.00 to $38.00

From $30.00 to $38.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Head Chef-Las Brisas

at Las Brisas
Laguna Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
From $85,000.00 to $95,000.00

From $85,000.00 to $95,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401(k) match

401(k) match

Company-paid Life Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

professional development reimbursement program

professional development reimbursement program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

safety and compliance incentives

safety and compliance incentives

Free Food

Free Food

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Sick Time

financial well-being

financial well-being

partner perks

partner perks

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

legal services

legal services

Chef de Partie, Cabo Wabo Beach Club, Full-Time

at The Waterfront Beach Resort
Huntington Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $30.66

Exact $30.66

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-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

voluntary life insurance

voluntary life insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

vacation accrual

vacation accrual

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

complimentary parking

complimentary parking

Access to team member travel program

Access to team member travel program

recognition programs

recognition programs

Executive Chef

at Saisamorn Boonthae
Newport Beach, CA, USA|
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

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 allowance

Meal allowance

Regional Chef

at Aramark
Long Beach, CA, 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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability protection

Disability protection

Executive Chef

at Careers at Marriott
Long Beach, CA, 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 plans

retirement plans

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Senior Banquet Chef

at Marriott International, Inc
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
From $96,000.00 to $133,000.00

From $96,000.00 to $133,000.00

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

401(k)

401(k)

bonus eligibility

bonus eligibility

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Chef

at U.S. Navy
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite
Consulting

Consulting

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Chef-Director, Food Service Innovation

at Alta Convenience
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $90,000.00

Up to $90,000.00

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Sous Chef

at On the Rocks Bar & Grill
Bellflower, CA, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Brio-Executive Chef

at Bravo Brio Restaurants
Irvine, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Food Production Chef

at Aramark
Fullerton, CA, USA|Onsite
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 Plan

Retirement Plan

paid leave

paid leave

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Work-life balance programs

Work-life balance programs

Executive Chef - EC

at Montage Hotels & Resorts
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
From $150,000.00 to $180,000.00

From $150,000.00 to $180,000.00

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

wellness programs

wellness programs

Chef/Kitchen Manager

at Scratch Bakery Cafe
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
From $50,000.00 to $55,000.00

From $50,000.00 to $55,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

competitive salary

competitive salary

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

FREE MEALS during shifts

FREE MEALS during shifts

1 week paid vacation after 1 year

1 week paid vacation after 1 year

Exciting growth opportunity

Exciting growth opportunity

SOUS CHEF (LONG BEACH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL) LONG BEACH CA

at Compass Group
Long Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Flexible Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

holiday time off

holiday time off

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

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

Executive Chef @ Newport Beach Country Club (175k - 200k, plus BONUS)

at Balboa Bay Resort & Club
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
From $175,000.00 to $200,000.00

From $175,000.00 to $200,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Golf privileges

Golf privileges

Golf Shop Discounts

Golf Shop Discounts

free meal

free meal

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Vacation and Holiday Pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Team member perks

Team member perks

Sous Chef Retail & Concessions

at Aramark
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
From $72,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $72,000.00 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

retirement plans

retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

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