Head Chef Jobs in Madison, WI

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There are currently 67 Head Chef jobs in Madison, WI 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 Madison 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 Madison, WI

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 67 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 Madison, WI

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Head Chef: From-Scratch Greek Life Catering

at UPPER CRUST FOOD SERVICE
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Minimal late hours

Minimal late hours

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Statehouse Restaurant Executive Chef

at The Edgewater Hotel
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Range $80,000.00 - $87,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $87,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

vacation

vacation

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401K Savings Plan

401K Savings Plan

On site discounts

On site discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Dining Services Director (Executive Chef)

at Charter Senior Living
Madison, WI, USA|
Exact $68,000.00

Exact $68,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid training

Paid training

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Stable scheduling

Stable scheduling

Executive Chef - Senior Living Culinary Leader

at Oakwood Village Univ Woods Homes, Inc.
Madison, WI, 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

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Kitchen Leader

at Chipotle
Madison, WI, USA|
Range $39,300.00 - $63,000.00

Range $39,300.00 - $63,000.00

No experience required

No experience required

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Area Sales Director, Central Surgical Sales

at Owens & Minor
Madison, WI, USA|
Exact $140.00

Exact $140.00

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Comprehensive healthcare plan

educational assistance

educational assistance

Employer-paid life insurance and disability

Employer-paid life insurance and disability

Voluntary supplemental programs

Voluntary supplemental programs

Support for your growing family

Support for your growing family

Health savings account

Health savings account

401(k)

401(k)

paid leave

paid leave

Well-being

Well-being

Line Cook

at North Italia
Madison, WI, USA|
Range $18.25 - $23.50

Range $18.25 - $23.50

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Free Meals

Free Meals

employee discount

employee discount

PT Instructor Pool - Artisanal Modern Meat Butchery

at Madison College
Madison, WI, USA|Remote, Onsite
Range $20.75 - $26.50

Range $20.75 - $26.50

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Access to college resources

Access to college resources

Collaborative Community

Collaborative Community

Commitment to diversity

Commitment to diversity

Opportunity to impact student success

Opportunity to impact student success

Statehouse Restaurant at The Edgewater-FT PM Culinary Supervisor

at The Edgewater Hotel
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend 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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Store Leader (Manager) Trainee

at Speedway
Fitchburg, WI, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401k plan

401k plan

RRSP plan

RRSP plan

Paid PTO

Paid PTO

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Monthly bonus

Monthly bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive hourly rate

competitive hourly rate

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

opportunities for professional growth

opportunities for professional growth

Training and Development

Training and Development

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

Employee meal discounts

Employee meal discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Sous Chef

at JOHNNY DELMONICO'S
Madison, WI, USA|
Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

wellness benefits

wellness benefits

Sous Chef

at sweetgreen
Madison, WI, USA|
Exact $17.66

Exact $17.66

No experience required

No experience required

Tips

Tips

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Wellness time

Wellness time

Parental leave

Parental leave

free meal

free meal

401k

401k

Team member merch shop

Team member merch shop

Executive Chef

at Delaware North
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Range $81,900.00 - $110,600.00

Range $81,900.00 - $110,600.00

Full-time

Full-time

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

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Annual performance bonus

Annual performance bonus

paid vacation days

paid vacation days

Paid parental bonding leave

Paid parental bonding leave

Sous Chef

at New Horizon
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Range $25.00 - $28.00

Range $25.00 - $28.00

No experience required

No experience required

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Job satisfaction

Job satisfaction

Individual development

Individual development

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Executive Chef

at One City Schools, Inc
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $80,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Life insurance

Life insurance

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Sous Chef

at HWY1 and Everly
Madison, WI, 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)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

wellness benefits

wellness benefits

Pizza Chef (3337)

at Bar Corallini
Madison, WI, USA|
Range $17.00 - $18.00

Range $17.00 - $18.00

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

wellness benefits

wellness benefits

Food Service - Sous Chef

at ssagroup
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Range $50,400.00 - $68,000.00

Range $50,400.00 - $68,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

on-demand pay

on-demand pay

meal plan

meal plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Tuition Discount

Tuition Discount

Chef Sommelier (550 Madison)

at Gracious Hospitality Management
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Exact $17.00

Exact $17.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night 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 account

Flexible spending account

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Employee recognition awards

Employee recognition awards

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Private Chef, Madison, WI

at Cozymeal
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Exact $144,000.00

Exact $144,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Income potential up to $12

Income potential up to $12

000 per month

000 per month

be your own boss

be your own boss

set your own schedule

set your own schedule

Reach new customers

Reach new customers

Create and offer your own menus

Create and offer your own menus

Marketing support

Marketing support

Flexible working hours

Flexible working hours

SOUS CHEF(FULL OR PART TIME)

at Compass Group
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Range $21.00 - $23.00

Range $21.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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 (COTE 550 Madison)

at Gracious Hospitality Management
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night 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 account

Flexible spending account

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Employee recognition awards

Employee recognition awards

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sous Chef (Chimera 550 Madison)

at Gracious Hospitality Management
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night 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 account

Flexible spending account

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Employee recognition awards

Employee recognition awards

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sushi Chef at Epic Verona, WI

at Epic
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
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

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Merit-based raises

Merit-based raises

Bonuses

Bonuses

stock grants

stock grants

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