Head Chef Jobs in NYC, NY

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There are currently 141 Head Chef jobs in NYC, NY 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 NYC 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 NYC, NY

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  1. Browse the 141 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 NYC, NY

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Head Chef

at RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEW YORK
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
From $100,000.00 to $120,000.00

From $100,000.00 to $120,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend 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

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Head Chef - FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

at Eataly
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
From $100,000.00 to $110,000.00

From $100,000.00 to $110,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend 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

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

401K with match or RRSP

401K with match or RRSP

bonus program

bonus program

Free family meal daily

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Head Chef (Italian Cuisine)

at Aqua NYC
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $105,000.00

Exact $105,000.00

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

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Head Chef - Airline Catering Production

at LSG Group
New Rochelle, NY, USA|Onsite
Up to $94,000.00

Up to $94,000.00

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Assistant Head Chef, (No Nights/ Weekends), NYC

at Red Rabbit
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
From $23.00 to $27.00

From $23.00 to $27.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

generous PTO

generous PTO

Most National Holidays Off

Most National Holidays Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K option

401K option

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Education Reimbursement Opportunities

Education Reimbursement Opportunities

Opportunity for review to salary pay within 90 days

Opportunity for review to salary pay within 90 days

Cafe Head Cook (Chef)

at NU3S
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.00

Exact $24.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Opportunity for higher pay

Opportunity for higher pay

Career growth potential

Career growth potential

dynamic work environment

dynamic work environment

Training and Development

Training and Development

Equal opportunity employer

Equal opportunity employer

supportive team culture

supportive team culture

EXECUTIVE CHEF (CORPORATE DINING) - NEW YORK, NY

at Compass Group
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
From $115,000.00 to $125,000.00

From $115,000.00 to $125,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday time off

holiday time off

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

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Lead Cook

at Sodexo
New York, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $27.00

Exact $27.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Flexible work environment

Flexible work environment

ongoing training and development

ongoing training and development

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Employee Discount Program

Employee Discount Program

Free or subsidized meals (site-dependent)

Free or subsidized meals (site-dependent)

Uniforms (site-dependent)

Uniforms (site-dependent)

Safety shoes (site-dependent)

Safety shoes (site-dependent)

Transportation support or parking (site-dependent)

Transportation support or parking (site-dependent)

Quick Service Kitchen Manager

at Kiosks NYC
New York, NY, USA|Onsite
From $75,000.00 to $80,000.00

From $75,000.00 to $80,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Competitive hourly pay

Competitive hourly pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

wellness benefits

wellness benefits

employee dining

employee dining

Partner discounts

Partner discounts

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

values-driven culture

values-driven culture

Head Baker

at Knead Love Bakery LLC
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day 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

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Head Sommelier

at AccorHotel
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $90,000.00

Exact $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

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) Plan

401(k) Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Assistant Head Baker

at Ole and Steen
Maspeth, NY, USA|Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $80,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $80,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Bonus based on performance

competitive salary

competitive salary

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

free uniforms

free uniforms

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Opportunity for advancement

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Training & development

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Competitive hourly salary

Competitive hourly salary

Free meal whilst working

Free meal whilst working

Learn new skills

Learn new skills

Generous paid vacation

Generous paid vacation

Sick Time

Sick Time

Accrue paid holiday

Accrue paid holiday

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Healthcare program

Healthcare program

Head Sommelier

at FAENA
New York, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $90,000.00

Exact $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

wellness programs

wellness programs

Chef

at Porchlight
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $75,000.00

Exact $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

bonus potential

bonus potential

comprehensive health coverage

comprehensive health coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Matched 401(k) plan

Matched 401(k) plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

dining credit

dining credit

dining discount

dining discount

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Opportunities for learning

Opportunities for learning

mentorship

mentorship

Collaboration

Collaboration

Chef

at Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG)
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
Exact $75,000.00

Exact $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

bonus potential

bonus potential

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Matched 401(k) plan

Matched 401(k) plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

dining credit

dining credit

dining discount

dining discount

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Sous Chef

at Aramark
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
From $75,000.00 to $85,000.00

From $75,000.00 to $85,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

work/life resources

work/life resources

Retirement Savings Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Banquet Chef/ Executive Sous Chef

at City Winery
NYC, NY, 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

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

Wellness Program

Wellness Program

401K with company match

401K with company match

flexible savings accounts

flexible savings accounts

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Executive Chef

at Mandarin Oriental
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
From $150,000.00 to $185,000.00

From $150,000.00 to $185,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

bonus

bonus

Learning and development

Learning and development

Cafe Chef

at Daily Provisions
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
From $80,000.00 to $92,500.00

From $80,000.00 to $92,500.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

bonus potential

bonus potential

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

dining credit

dining credit

dining discount

dining discount

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Executive Chef

at Delozier Group- Spring Brook Country Club
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
From $73,700.00 to $101,500.00

From $73,700.00 to $101,500.00

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Professional Development

Professional Development

team events

team events

Sous Chef

at ilili Restaurants
NYC, NY, USA|Onsite
From $70,000.00 to $85,000.00

From $70,000.00 to $85,000.00

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

Wellness stipend

Wellness stipend

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

transportation benefits

transportation benefits

Dining benefits

Dining benefits

Career Development

Career Development

Collaborative environment

Collaborative environment

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