Head Chef Jobs in Murrieta, CA

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There are currently 51 Head Chef jobs in Murrieta, CA hiring this May 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 Murrieta 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 Murrieta, CA

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  1. Browse the 51 Head Chef jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
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These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Head Chef Jobs in Murrieta, CA

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Line Cook South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

at Carter Hospitality Group
Temecula, CA, USA|
From $20.00 to $22.00

From $20.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k)

401(k)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Training & development

Training & development

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness resources

Wellness resources

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Murrieta, CA, USA|Onsite
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 scheduling

flexible scheduling

Cashier Head

at T&T Supermarket US
Lake Elsinore, CA, USA|Onsite
From $15.00 to $19.25

From $15.00 to $19.25

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Paid Holiday Leave

Paid Holiday Leave

Premium Pay For Holiday Work Hours

Premium Pay For Holiday Work Hours

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, dental & vision care

Medical, dental & vision care

Life & AD&D insurance

Life & AD&D insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid training

Paid training

10% Off In-store Staff Purchase Discount

10% Off In-store Staff Purchase Discount

Subsidized staff meal

Subsidized staff meal

Birthday Cake

Birthday Cake

Long Service Award

Long Service Award

Staff Recreation Activity

Staff Recreation Activity

Preschool Chef

at Kiddie Academy
Murrieta, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $18.00

From $16.00 to $18.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

401k

Blazing Noodles Chef

at Pechanga Resort & Casino
Murrieta, CA, USA|Onsite
From $49,700.00 to $70,500.00

From $49,700.00 to $70,500.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed 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

Professional Development

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Executive Sous Chef

at Buffalo Wild Wings
Murrieta, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary with bonus potential

competitive salary with bonus potential

Access to comprehensive benefits

Access to comprehensive benefits

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

shift meal discount

shift meal discount

Generous family dining discount

Generous family dining discount

best in class training

best in class training

Leadership development

Leadership development

Continuous learning opportunities

Continuous learning opportunities

Significant advancement opportunities

Significant advancement opportunities

paid time off (PTO)

paid time off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits / Reimbursement

Tuition Benefits / Reimbursement

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Champions of Hope

Champions of Hope

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition and awards program

Recognition and awards program

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

community and charitable involvement

community and charitable involvement

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests and incentives

Training Contests and incentives

Paisano's Chef de Cuisine

at Pechanga Resort & Casino
Murrieta, CA, USA|Onsite
From $66,100.00 to $90,400.00

From $66,100.00 to $90,400.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

Work environment incentives

Work environment incentives

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $500.00

Exact $500.00

Temporary

Temporary

Consulting

Consulting

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive daily rate

competitive daily rate

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Professional Development

Professional Development

Dynamic team culture

Dynamic team culture

employee recognition programs

employee recognition programs

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $99.00

Exact $99.00

Hourly

Hourly

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

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Lake Elsinore, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $200.00

Exact $200.00

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Banquet Chef

at Olive Garden
Perris, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Tailored schedules

Tailored schedules

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

weekly pay

weekly pay

Recognition bonuses

Recognition bonuses

sick leave

sick leave

family and medical leave

family and medical leave

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

continuous training

continuous training

discounts

discounts

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

career advancement

career advancement

Grill Chef

at Buffalo Wild Wings
Perris, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

shift meal discount

shift meal discount

family dining discount

family dining discount

best in class training

best in class training

Continuous Learning

Continuous Learning

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

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

Champions of Hope program

Champions of Hope program

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Slip resistant shoes program

Slip resistant shoes program

Community involvement

Community involvement

charitable involvement

charitable involvement

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests

Training Contests

Executive Chef

at Buffalo Wild Wings
Perris, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Competitive weekly salary

Competitive weekly salary

performance-based bonus opportunities

performance-based bonus opportunities

Generous shift meal and family dining discounts

Generous shift meal and family dining discounts

Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development

Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development

career advancement and growth opportunities

career advancement and growth opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Savings Plan with company match

401k Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Cash referral incentives

Cash referral incentives

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Recognition Program

Slip resistant shoes reimbursement program

Slip resistant shoes reimbursement program

Opportunities for community and charitable involvement

Opportunities for community and charitable involvement

Educational grant program

Educational grant program

Participation in Training and Performance Contests

Participation in Training and Performance Contests

Sous Chef

at Redlands Community Hospital - DIETARY
Menifee, CA, USA|
From $50,300.00 to $67,900.00

From $50,300.00 to $67,900.00

Salary

Salary

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

Grill Chef

at Buffalo Wild Wings
Lake Elsinore, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Shift meal discount and family dining discount

Shift meal discount and family dining discount

best in class training and continuous learning

best in class training and continuous learning

Advancement opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision

Medical, Dental and Vision

Champions of Hope

Champions of Hope

Cash Referral Program

Cash Referral Program

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

Journey Wellbeing Support Tool

PerkSpot Discount Program

PerkSpot Discount Program

Recognition Program

Recognition Program

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

Slip Resistant Shoes Programs

community and charitable involvement

community and charitable involvement

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Igniting Dreams Grant Program

Training Contests

Training Contests

Chef de Cuisine

at Gourmet Italia
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
From $65,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $65,000.00 to $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Professional Development

Professional Development

KITCHEN SOUS CHEF

at Temecula Creek Inn
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
From $68,000.00 to $73,000.00

From $68,000.00 to $73,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

Safe working environment

Safe working environment

Dietary Manager / Executive Chef

at NewVista Behavioral Health
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
From $19.50 to $31.00

From $19.50 to $31.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical packages with Rx - 3 choices

Medical packages with Rx - 3 choices

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dependent care spending accounts

Dependent care spending accounts

Health spending accounts (HSA) with a company match

Health spending accounts (HSA) with a company match

Dental care program - 2 choices

Dental care program - 2 choices

vision plan

vision plan

life insurance options

life insurance options

Accidental insurances

Accidental insurances

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

401K with a Company match

401K with a Company match

Tuition reimbursements up to $15,000

Tuition reimbursements up to $15,000

Student loan forgiveness programs

Student loan forgiveness programs

Daily Dish - Sous Chef

at Valley View Casino & Hotel
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
From $54,100.00 to $73,000.00

From $54,100.00 to $73,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

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 Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Cook

at Loma Linda University Health
Murrieta, CA, USA|
From $24.00 to $26.91

From $24.00 to $26.91

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

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

Workplace training

Workplace training

Kitchen Manager

at Lucky Strike Entertainment
Murrieta, CA, USA|Onsite
From $26.00 to $29.00

From $26.00 to $29.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Day 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

performance-based incentives

performance-based incentives

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR EXECUTIVE CHEF

at Wine Road Vintners
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.00

Exact $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Pastry Clerk

at Cardenas Markets LLC
Murrieta, CA, USA|Onsite
From $16.90 to $19.30

From $16.90 to $19.30

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

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