Head Chef Jobs in Richmond, VA

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There are currently 93 Head Chef jobs in Richmond, VA hiring this June 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 Richmond 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 Richmond, VA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 93 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 Richmond, VA

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Head Chef

at JEFFERSON LAKESIDE COUNTRY CLUB
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Company matched 401(k)

Company matched 401(k)

2026 - Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Seasonal Relocation Job is Not Local

at Wolfoods
Richmond, VA, USA|Travel, Onsite
Range $62,400.00 - $72,000.00

Range $62,400.00 - $72,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Seasonal

Seasonal

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

bonus system

bonus system

Room

Room

Board

Board

transportation expense assistance

transportation expense assistance

seasonal summer contracts

seasonal summer contracts

Executive Chef 4

at Sodexo
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $94,860.00 - $122,760.00

Range $94,860.00 - $122,760.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

2026 - Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Seasonal Relocation Job is Not Local

at Wolfoods
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $62,400.00 - $72,000.00

Range $62,400.00 - $72,000.00

Temporary

Temporary

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

bonus system

bonus system

Room

Room

Board

Board

transportation expense assistance

transportation expense assistance

seasonal summer contracts

seasonal summer contracts

Lead Production Cook

at Sodexo
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $19.00

Range $18.00 - $19.00

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

uniforms

uniforms

safety shoes

safety shoes

Public transportation support

Public transportation support

parking

parking

Assistant Manager - Kitchen - #835

at Sheetz
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $22.50

Exact $22.50

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental leave

Parental leave

Food Service Supervisor - Lifeworks

at Aramark
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pantry Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Richmond, VA, USA|
Range $15.75 - $19.00

Range $15.75 - $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Flexible Shifts

Flexible Shifts

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

benefits

benefits

Excellent Training Program

Excellent Training Program

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Team Member Dining Discounts

Team Member Dining Discounts

Diverse Culture

Diverse Culture

holiday closures

holiday closures

Garde Manger

at The Jefferson Hotel
Richmond, VA, 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 opportunities

Professional development opportunities

meal discounts

meal discounts

Director Culinary Services

at Sodexo
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $115,940.00 - $150,040.00

Range $115,940.00 - $150,040.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Chef

at Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA, 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

Professional Development

Tuition remission

Tuition remission

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Richmond, VA, USA|
Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Opportunity to showcase culinary expertise

Opportunity to showcase culinary expertise

dynamic work environment

dynamic work environment

Private event catering experience

Private event catering experience

Regional Chef

at Aramark
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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

support programs

support programs

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability protection

Disability protection

Executive Chef

at University Of Richmond
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $77,854.00 - $114,000.00

Range $77,854.00 - $114,000.00

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

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Sous Chef

at Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $49,500.00 - $66,800.00

Range $49,500.00 - $66,800.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

discretionary bonus

discretionary bonus

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Healthcare

Comprehensive Healthcare

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Professional Development

Kitchen Chef

at Southern Kitchen Restaurant
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $18.00

Range $16.00 - $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

employee discount

employee discount

competitive pay

competitive pay

Training and Development

Training and Development

supportive team culture

supportive team culture

opportunities for growth

opportunities for growth

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Banquet Chef

at Schulte Hospitality Group
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.00 - $18.00

Range $16.00 - $18.00

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Free Telemedicine

Free Telemedicine

Virtual mental health care

Virtual mental health care

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Matching 401k

Matching 401k

accident insurance

accident insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Schulte Savings Marketplace discounts

Schulte Savings Marketplace discounts

Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef

at HOUSEpitality Family
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $54,000.00

Exact $54,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

performance-based bonus opportunities

performance-based bonus opportunities

weekly pay via direct deposit

weekly pay via direct deposit

50% off meals on or off the clock

50% off meals on or off the clock

PTO accrual starting Day 1

PTO accrual starting Day 1

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability insurance

short-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef

at Phoenix3 Collective
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

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

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Chef Manager

at Elior North America
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $55,000.00

Exact $55,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Discount Program

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k

401k

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sous Chef

at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Exact $45,000.00

Exact $45,000.00

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

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

competitive salary

competitive salary

Sous Chef

at Phoenix3 Collective
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

401(k)

401(k)

Employee ownership program

Employee ownership program

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Sous Chef

at Metz Culinary Management
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $46,200.00 - $62,400.00

Range $46,200.00 - $62,400.00

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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Sous Chef

at Parham Doctors' Hospital
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

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

prescription drug coverage

prescription drug coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

paid family leave

paid family leave

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

401(k) plan with employer match

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

legal counseling

legal counseling

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Executive Chef

at Maggiano's Little Italy
Richmond, VA, USA|Onsite
Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

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