Head Chef Jobs in Irvine, CA

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There are currently 125 Head Chef jobs in Irvine, CA 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 Irvine 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 Irvine, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 125 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 Irvine, CA

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Head Institutional Cook

at County of Orange
Santa Ana, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $61,318.40 - $82,659.20

Range $61,318.40 - $82,659.20

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating 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

premium pay

premium pay

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training and Development

Training and Development

Pastry Chef/Head Baker - Full Time

at Disney
Garden Grove, CA, USA|
Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

financial benefits

financial benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Professional growth opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Schedule flexibility

Schedule flexibility

Sous Chef

at Glen Ivy Hot Springs Inc
Corona, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $70,500.00 - $75,000.00

Range $70,500.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Resort privileges

Resort privileges

Friends and family resort rate

Friends and family resort rate

50% off services

50% off services

30% off retail

30% off retail

Birthday gift card

Birthday gift card

12 weeks of summer giveaways

12 weeks of summer giveaways

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

1.5 pay on select holidays

1.5 pay on select holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401K Benefits

401K Benefits

Food Production Chef

at Aramark
Santa Ana, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Banquet Chef De Partie

at Surf & Sand Resort
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $26.00

Exact $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

golf discounts

golf discounts

Spa Discounts

Spa Discounts

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Director Culinary Services / Executive Chef

at Atria Management Company
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $83,000.00

Exact $83,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef 3 at Sodexo Newport Beach, CA

at Sodexo
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $74,900.00 - $113,190.00

Range $74,900.00 - $113,190.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Chef De Cuisine – Pete’s Sunset Grille Restaurant ($84,900 - $135,600)

at Hyatt
Huntington Beach, CA, USA|
Range $84,900.00 - $135,600.00

Range $84,900.00 - $135,600.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Discount hotel stays

Discount hotel stays

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Senior Sous Chef - Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and Club

at Hilton
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $80,000.00 - $870,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $870,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Incredible travel perks

Incredible travel perks

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personalized caregiving support

Personalized caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Crisis concierge

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

health and welfare benefits

health and welfare benefits

retirement plans

retirement plans

Maintenance Technician

at WSH Management, Inc.
Corona, CA, USA|
Range $27.00 - $28.00

Range $27.00 - $28.00

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Warehouse Towers-Night

at STRAUB DISTRIBUTING CO LTD
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $21.79

Range $20.00 - $21.79

Part-time

Part-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

On-site gym

On-site gym

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Manager, Restaurant

at Bloomingdale’s
Newport Beach, CA, USA|
Range $61,930.00 - $103,070.00

Range $61,930.00 - $103,070.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401k

401k

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Restaurant Manager

at California Pizza Kitchen
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|
Range $70,500.00 - $75,000.00

Range $70,500.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Comprehensive training program

Comprehensive training program

Passionate company culture

Passionate company culture

Opportunities for growth and development

Opportunities for growth and development

Unique electronic learning platform

Unique electronic learning platform

Unlimited pizza meals

Unlimited pizza meals

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Competitive compensation package

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision

Food Service Program Manager New!

at Los Alamitos Unified School District
Los Alamitos, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $31.35 - $38.06

Range $31.35 - $38.06

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

sick leave

sick leave

Hotel Culinary Banquets - Pantry - Full Time

at Disney
Garden Grove, CA, USA|Onsite
Hourly

Hourly

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

financial benefits

financial benefits

other benefits

other benefits

Chef de Cuisine

at SHADY CANYON GOLF CLUB INC
Irvine, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $85,000.00 - $88,000.00

Range $85,000.00 - $88,000.00

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Personal Chef — Irvine

at 365Taskers
Irvine, CA, USA|
Range $25.00 - $75.00

Range $25.00 - $75.00

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

Weekly payouts

Weekly payouts

Background-checked professionals welcome

Background-checked professionals welcome

Opportunity to work with real customers

Opportunity to work with real customers

autonomy in scheduling

autonomy in scheduling

Supportive community

Supportive community

EXECUTIVE CHEF-IRVINE, CA

at Compass Group
Irvine, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $100,000.00 - $110,000.00

Range $100,000.00 - $110,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

SR. CHEF MANAGER - IRVINE, CA

at Compass Group
Irvine, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $90,000.00 - $95,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $95,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

holiday time off

Health and wellness programs

Health and wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Associate Shopping Program

Associate Shopping Program

Discount Marketplace

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Chef

at Akua Mental Health
Costa Mesa, CA, USA|
Range $25.00 - $27.00

Range $25.00 - $27.00

Full-time

Full-time

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

overtime pay

overtime pay

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Professional Development

Professional Development

Chef

at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Mission Viejo, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $25.22 - $36.57

Range $25.22 - $36.57

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Bonus opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Shift Differentials

Shift Differentials

extra shift incentives

extra shift incentives

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.00

Exact $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Weekends off

Weekends off

Laid-back work environment

Laid-back work environment

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Collaborative team environment

Collaborative team environment

Sous Chef

at The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon
Anaheim, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Regional Chef

at Aramark
Santa Ana, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-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

support programs

support programs

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability protection

Disability protection

Teppan Chef

at Benihana - Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $19.00 - $22.00

Range $19.00 - $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

401k plan

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

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