Head Chef Jobs in Nashville, TN

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There are currently 116 Head Chef jobs in Nashville, TN 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 Nashville 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 Nashville, TN

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 116 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 Nashville, TN

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BENCH EXECUTIVE CHEF I

at Compass Group
Nashville, TN, USA|Travel, Onsite
From $80,000.00 to $90,000.00

From $80,000.00 to $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k)

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Culinary Manager/Chef/KM

at Ted's Montana Grill
Nashville, TN, 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

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Restaurant Manager

at Chuy's Tex-Mex
Nashville, TN, USA|
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental leave

Parental leave

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $75.00

Exact $75.00

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

Regular weekly hours

Regular weekly hours

Opportunity to showcase culinary skills

Opportunity to showcase culinary skills

Work in a supportive home environment

Work in a supportive home environment

Possibility for long-term engagement

Possibility for long-term engagement

chef

at Chez Elle
Nashville, TN, 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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $75.00

Exact $75.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive daily rate

competitive daily rate

Flexible working hours

Flexible working hours

Creative freedom

Creative freedom

Supportive household environment

Supportive household environment

opportunity for skill development

opportunity for skill development

Close to home

Close to home

Consistent work schedule

Consistent work schedule

Chef

at Chez Elle
Nashville, TN, USA|
Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Professional Development

Professional Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Chef Manager

at Belmont Village Green Hills
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $44,200.00 to $62,700.00

From $44,200.00 to $62,700.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Bonus opportunities

Bonus opportunities

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Mental health

Mental health

prescription benefits

prescription benefits

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Personal Days

Paid Personal Days

earned sick pay

earned sick pay

401(k) savings with employer match

401(k) savings with employer match

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

Lead Chef

at Brookdale Senior Living
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Temporary

Temporary

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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)

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Souf Chef

at Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Hotel and travel discounts

Hotel and travel discounts

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

long term disability

long term disability

short term disability

short term disability

401-k retirement plan

401-k retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Competitive Compensation plus incentives

Competitive Compensation plus incentives

Sous Chef

at Four Seasons
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Comprehensive benefits package

training and professional development

training and professional development

Employee discount for stays at Four Seasons hotels and resorts worldwide

Employee discount for stays at Four Seasons hotels and resorts worldwide

Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

Complimentary employee meals

Complimentary employee meals

Additional property-specific benefits

Additional property-specific benefits

Sous Chef

at Constellation Brands
Nashville, TN, USA|
From $53,300.00 to $76,700.00

From $53,300.00 to $76,700.00

Salary

Salary

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Sushi Chef

at O-Ku Sushi Nashville
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

benefits package

benefits package

dynamic team environment

dynamic team environment

Fast-paced work environment

Fast-paced work environment

Sous Chef

at Clarendale West End
Nashville, TN, USA|
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

employee discount

employee discount

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Health savings account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Referral program

Referral program

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Sous Chef

at Goodwin Recruiting
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Exact $70,000.00

Exact $70,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

Voluntary insurance

Voluntary insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Dining Discounts

Dining Discounts

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

flexible schedules

flexible schedules

Pastry Chef

at Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

401(k)

401(k)

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Sous Chef

at Jose Andres Group
Nashville, TN, 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)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

performance-based bonus

performance-based bonus

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

professional growth

professional growth

Sous Chef

at Sushi-San
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $55,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $55,000.00 to $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Accident protection

Accident protection

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Domestic Partner Benefits

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Restaurant Discounts

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Sous Chef

at Marsh House
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $55,000.00 to $65,000.00

From $55,000.00 to $65,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Sous Chef

at The Finch
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $68,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $68,000.00 to $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

no strict dress code

no strict dress code

Sous Chef

at LA Jackson
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $55,000.00 to $65,000.00

From $55,000.00 to $65,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Pastry Chef

at Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel
Nashville, TN, 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

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Sous Chef

at Marriott
Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite
From $64,000.00 to $86,000.00

From $64,000.00 to $86,000.00

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

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Training and Development

Training and Development

Pastry Chef

at Starwood Hotels
Nashville, TN, USA|
From $18.25 to $31.50

From $18.25 to $31.50

Hourly

Hourly

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

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

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