Head Chef Jobs in Joliet, IL

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There are currently 78 Head Chef jobs in Joliet, IL hiring this June 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 Joliet 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 Joliet, IL

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  1. Browse the 78 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 Joliet, IL

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Executive Chef

at AEG
Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

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

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Executive Chef

at RS3 Strategic Hospitality
Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Sous Chef-Sunda New Asian

at Sunda Hospitality Company
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

LINE COOK

at Homewood Suites
Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $21.00

Range $18.00 - $21.00

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center

Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center

Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run

Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run

Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena

Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena

Individual Lions pool pass

Individual Lions pool pass

20% off facility rental per year

20% off facility rental per year

20% off birthday party package for children

20% off birthday party package for children

20% off program fees

20% off program fees

Irons Oaks ropes course and climbing tower

Irons Oaks ropes course and climbing tower

Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks cross-country skiing

Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks cross-country skiing

457 retirement plan

457 retirement plan

Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Paid CPR AED training and certification

Paid CPR AED training and certification

Paid leave time off

Paid leave time off

Team Leader - Production/Plant

at Rich Products Corporation
Joliet, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $76,234.00 - $103,140.00

Range $76,234.00 - $103,140.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

health benefits

health benefits

financial benefits

financial benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

family planning support

family planning support

flexible work policy

flexible work policy

Associate resource groups

Associate resource groups

volunteering opportunities

volunteering opportunities

Holiday gatherings

Holiday gatherings

In-house taste tests

In-house taste tests

Kitchen Shift Supervisor High Paying!

at Sullivan's Steakhouse
Naperville, IL, USA|
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

meal discounts

meal discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Traveling Chef Manager

at Pearl of Joliet
Joliet, IL, USA|Travel
Flexible

Flexible

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

Travel reimbursement

Travel reimbursement

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $30.00

Exact $30.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Creative culinary expression

Creative culinary expression

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Positive work culture

Positive work culture

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $300.00

Exact $300.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive daily pay

Competitive daily pay

opportunities for professional growth

opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

Team-building activities

Team-building activities

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Hourly

Hourly

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Opportunity to showcase culinary skills

Opportunity to showcase culinary skills

Creative freedom

Creative freedom

Potential for future private chef engagements

Potential for future private chef engagements

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Naperville, IL, USA|
Exact $35.00

Exact $35.00

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Work in a private home environment

Work in a private home environment

Opportunity to showcase culinary creativity

Opportunity to showcase culinary creativity

part-time hours

part-time hours

Direct client interaction

Direct client interaction

potential for long-term engagement

potential for long-term engagement

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

opportunity for skill development

opportunity for skill development

creative work environment

creative work environment

Collaborative team culture

Collaborative team culture

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $40.00

Exact $40.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Opportunity to mentor and teach

Opportunity to mentor and teach

Personal fulfillment from teaching kids culinary arts

Personal fulfillment from teaching kids culinary arts

Opportunity to work in a family-friendly environment

Opportunity to work in a family-friendly environment

Chef

at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Naperville, IL, USA|
Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Chef

at Jose Lopez
Naperville, IL, 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

meal discounts

meal discounts

employee training

employee training

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Bakery Chef

at Dunkin'
Naperville, IL, 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

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and Development

Training and Development

Workplace safety programs

Workplace safety programs

SOUS CHEF

at Compass Group
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Holiday breaks

Holiday breaks

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

401k

401k

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

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

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

Sous Chef

at HR Manager
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Executive Chef

at SSA Group
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Sous Chef

at The Lake
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $51,500.00 - $69,600.00

Range $51,500.00 - $69,600.00

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Annual bonus

Annual bonus

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Sous Chef

at Senior Lifestyle
Naperville, IL, USA|Remote, 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

Professional Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Sous Chef

at Troon Golf
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Exact $45,000.00

Exact $45,000.00

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

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Supplemental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Complimentary employee meals

Complimentary employee meals

Team appreciation events

Team appreciation events

Sous Chef

at Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House Naperville
Naperville, IL, 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

Training and Development

Training and Development

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Pastry Chef Cook

at Monarch Landing
Naperville, IL, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $22.00

Range $18.00 - $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Annual Raises

Annual Raises

20% discount on Edward Rose & Sons Apartments

20% discount on Edward Rose & Sons Apartments

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

complimentary meal each shift

complimentary meal each shift

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

supplemental insurance options

supplemental insurance options

Health savings account

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401K Plan with employer match

401K Plan with employer match

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

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