Head Chef Jobs in Madison, WI

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There are currently 80 Head Chef jobs in Madison, WI 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 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 80 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

at J Recruiting Services
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive base salary

competitive base salary

performance-based bonus

performance-based bonus

401K with company match

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Health insurance coverage options

Health insurance coverage options

Head Chef

at Zenith Hospitality Group
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $24.00

Range $20.00 - $24.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

performance-based incentives

performance-based incentives

Creative input on menu development

Creative input on menu development

Hospitality culture

Hospitality culture

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

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

Head Chef - Food Operations Management

at The Walt Disney Company
Madison, WI, USA|Travel, Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed 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

Travel opportunities

Travel opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Life insurance

Life insurance

Chef de Cuisine

at Promega
Madison, WI, USA|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

inclusive workplace

inclusive workplace

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

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

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

Kitchen Manager

at Inspire Brands
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

bonus program

bonus program

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

Discounted meals

Discounted meals

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

community and charitable involvement

community and charitable involvement

Training Contests

Training Contests

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

Line Cook/Dishwasher

at ASAHI BEER USA INC
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $19.00

Range $18.00 - $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

401k

401k

Other extra perks

Other extra perks

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

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Exact $300.00

Exact $300.00

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Opportunity to showcase culinary talent

Opportunity to showcase culinary talent

Engaging and creative work environment

Engaging and creative work environment

Collaboration with passionate food enthusiasts

Collaboration with passionate food enthusiasts

Exposure to diverse culinary challenges

Exposure to diverse culinary challenges

Potential for repeat engagements

Potential for repeat engagements

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

EXECUTIVE CHEF

at Ho-Chunk Nation
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Exact $35.55

Exact $35.55

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

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

School Chef

at High Point Christian School
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Tuition Discount

Tuition Discount

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Summers off

Summers off

School Chef

at Impact Christian Schools
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Tuition discount for dependent children

Tuition discount for dependent children

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Summers off

Summers off

Sous Chef

at The Edgewater Hotel
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401K Matching

401K Matching

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

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

Chef de Cuisine

at Promega
Madison, WI, USA|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

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

Statehouse Executive Chef

at The Edgewater Madison
Madison, WI, USA|Onsite
Range $72,100.00 - $99,300.00

Range $72,100.00 - $99,300.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

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 opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

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