Head Chef Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

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There are currently 132 Head Chef jobs in Indianapolis, IN 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 132 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 Indianapolis, IN

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Chef Manager

at Cura
Indianapolis, 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

Voluntary UNUM offering

Voluntary UNUM offering

Discount Program

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

EAP

EAP

401k

401k

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

EXECUTIVE CHEF - K12 FOOD SERVICE - INDIANAPOLIS, IN

at Compass Group
Indianapolis, IN, USA|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)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

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 to 80k for Casual Dining

at Gecko Hospitality
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
From $75,000.00 to $80,000.00

From $75,000.00 to $80,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Excellent compensation

Excellent compensation

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

Discounted dining

Discounted dining

Vacation pay

Vacation pay

Executive Chef - Doc Crows Southern Smokehouse - Indianapolis

at Schulte Hospitality Group
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $80,000.00

Exact $80,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Free Telemedicine

Free Telemedicine

Virtual mental health care

Virtual mental health care

multiple health insurance options

multiple health insurance options

life insurance options

life insurance options

401k plan with company match

401k plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Schulte Savings Marketplace discounts

Schulte Savings Marketplace discounts

Grill Chef

at Buffalo Wild Wings
Noblesville, IN, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Shift meal discount and family dining discount

Shift meal discount and family dining discount

best in class training and continuous learning

best in class training and continuous learning

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

Medical, Dental and Vision

Champions of Hope

Champions of Hope

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

community and charitable involvement

community and charitable involvement

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests

Training Contests

Executive Chef

at Concert Golf Partners
Noblesville, IN, USA|Onsite
From $70,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $70,000.00 to $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Shin Dig - Sous Chef

at Shin Dig - Plainfield
Carmel, IN, USA|Onsite
From $49,100.00 to $66,200.00

From $49,100.00 to $66,200.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

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

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Excellent dining benefits

Excellent dining benefits

Kitchen Manager

at The Tap- Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
From $50,000.00 to $58,000.00

From $50,000.00 to $58,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Quarterly bonus

Quarterly bonus

Monthly parking stipend

Monthly parking stipend

Complimentary dining

Complimentary dining

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Development support

Development support

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Culinary Manager

at Harcourt Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Access to earnings before payday

Access to earnings before payday

Employee Referral Bonus Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Programs

401(k)

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

free life insurance

free life insurance

paid time off (PTO)

paid time off (PTO)

Medical Coverage

Medical Coverage

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Workforce chaplains

Workforce chaplains

Personalized wellness coaching

Personalized wellness coaching

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Employee Discount Programs

Employee Discount Programs

Preceptors and mentorship programs

Preceptors and mentorship programs

Clinical and leadership development pathways

Clinical and leadership development pathways

Education partnerships

Education partnerships

financial assistance for continuing education

financial assistance for continuing education

Company sponsored scholarship programs

Company sponsored scholarship programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee recognition events

Employee recognition events

Culinary Supervisor - High Velocity

at Marriott
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental leave

Parental leave

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Medical navigator

Medical navigator

Head Cashier

at Perry Township School District
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Travel, Onsite
Exact $17.85

Exact $17.85

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

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

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Head Coach

at sweetgreen
Carmel, IN, USA|Onsite
From $68,000.00 to $84,000.00

From $68,000.00 to $84,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive base salary

competitive base salary

bonus potential

bonus potential

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Wellness time

Wellness time

401(k) program

401(k) program

paid family leave

paid family leave

Complimentary greens

Complimentary greens

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Collaborative team environment

Chef

at Rootstock Hospitality Group
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
From $70,000.00 to $80,000.00

From $70,000.00 to $80,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401k

401k

Health

Health

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Meal discounts at all Rootstock restaurants

Meal discounts at all Rootstock restaurants

Local experienced support staff

Local experienced support staff

Referral program

Referral program

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $200.00

Exact $200.00

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunity for tips

Opportunity for tips

Professional Development

Professional Development

friendly work environment

friendly work environment

Chef

at AVI Foodsystems, Inc
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
From $16.75 to $30.75

From $16.75 to $30.75

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

A family culture and atmosphere

A family culture and atmosphere

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with generous company match

401(k) with generous company match

paid vacations and holidays

paid vacations and holidays

immense training and growth opportunities

immense training and growth opportunities

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $200.00

Exact $200.00

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Daily rate

Daily rate

Opportunity for career growth

Opportunity for career growth

collaborative work environment

collaborative work environment

Training and development programs

Training and development programs

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Indianapolis, IN, 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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Executive Chef

at Flower Child
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
From $75,000.00 to $80,000.00

From $75,000.00 to $80,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Sous Chef

at Tribute Tallison Carmel IN
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
From $47,500.00 to $64,100.00

From $47,500.00 to $64,100.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Uniforms Provided

Uniforms Provided

Team member hotel discount

Team member hotel discount

Sous Chef

at HM Alpha Hotels
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Exact $65,000.00

Exact $65,000.00

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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Indianapolis, IN, 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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development programs

Career development programs

wellness programs

wellness programs

Teppan Chef

at Benihana
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $20.00

From $18.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

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