Head Chef Jobs in Indianapolis, IN

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There are currently 87 Head Chef jobs in Indianapolis, IN 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 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 87 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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Head Chef

at Five Iron Golf Indianapolis LLC
Indianapolis, IN, USA|
Range $5,000.00 - $62,000.00

Range $5,000.00 - $62,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

long term disability

long term disability

short term disability

short term disability

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Free Meals

Free Meals

Head Chef

at Sycamore Reserve Senior Living
Indianapolis, IN, USA|
Range $47,800.00 - $71,700.00

Range $47,800.00 - $71,700.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors

Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors

Friendly and supportive work environment

Friendly and supportive work environment

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Indianapolis, IN, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Career Development

Career Development

inclusive work environment

inclusive work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

diversity and inclusion

diversity and inclusion

Equal employment opportunity

Equal employment opportunity

team collaboration

team collaboration

career advancement

career advancement

Venue/Stadium Chef

at Sodexo
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Travel, Onsite
Range $100,130.00 - $129,580.00

Range $100,130.00 - $129,580.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager

at PF Changs
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Travel, Onsite
Range $75,500.00 - $95,500.00

Range $75,500.00 - $95,500.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Monthly bonuses

Monthly bonuses

annual bonuses

annual bonuses

Paid management training

Paid management training

Referral Bonus

Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

holidays off

holidays off

financial assistance

financial assistance

Marriott Indianapolis East - Executive Chef

at Aimbridge Hospitality
Indianapolis, IN, USA|
Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Executive Chef: Fresh Menu Innovation & Kitchen Leadership

at Quest Food Management Services
Indianapolis, IN, 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

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

EXECUTIVE CHEF - K12 FOOD SERVICE - INDIANAPOLIS, IN

at Compass Group
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

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

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

Culinary and Hospitality Director

at Aramark
Indianapolis, IN, USA|
Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Life insurance

Life insurance

Kitchen Manager

at Social Cantina- 46th & College
Indianapolis, IN, USA|
Range $55,000.00 - $62,000.00

Range $55,000.00 - $62,000.00

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Dining privileges

Dining privileges

Director of Hunger Relief

at Second Helpings Inc
Indianapolis, IN, USA|
Exact $70,000.00

Exact $70,000.00

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

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Restaurant Manager - Chili's

at Chili's
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Cocina

at Half Liter
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $20.00

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cocina

at Half Liter
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $20.00

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Cocina

at Sahms 116th
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $20.00

Range $18.00 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

CHEF

at Compass Group
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Range $16.75 - $30.75

Range $16.75 - $30.75

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

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

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

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

Site QC Head (Associate Director)

at Novartis
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Onsite
Range $138,600.00 - $257,400.00

Range $138,600.00 - $257,400.00

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Performance-based cash incentive

Performance-based cash incentive

Equity awards

Equity awards

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Indianapolis, IN, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Equal employment opportunity

Equal employment opportunity

inclusive workplace

inclusive workplace

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee support

Employee support

Chef Manager

at Aramark
Indianapolis, IN, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career Development

Career Development

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Sous Chef

at Parkhurst Dining
Indianapolis, IN, USA|
Range $46,800.00 - $63,200.00

Range $46,800.00 - $63,200.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Free meal during your shift

Free meal during your shift

20% discount on food purchases

20% discount on food purchases

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Management career advancement opportunities

Management career advancement opportunities

Access to continuous development with Smile Universe

Access to continuous development with Smile Universe

Eligibility for 401k

Eligibility for 401k

Vision

Vision

Dental

Dental

Medical Plans

Medical Plans

Sous Chef

at Ruth's Chris
Indianapolis, IN, USA|
Range $47,800.00 - $64,500.00

Range $47,800.00 - $64,500.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Executive Chef

at Quest Food Management Services
Indianapolis, IN, USA|
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

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Pastry Chef

at The Walt Disney Company
Indianapolis, IN, USA|Remote
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 plans

retirement plans

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Travel opportunities

Travel opportunities

Professional Development

Professional Development

Sous Chef

at The Capital Grille
Indianapolis, IN, USA|
Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Flexible days

Flexible days

paid family leave

paid family leave

401k plan

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

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