Head Chef Jobs in San Mateo, CA

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There are currently 111 Head Chef jobs in San Mateo, CA 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo, CA

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  1. Browse the 111 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 San Mateo, CA

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Head Pastry Chef / Bakery Manager

at elaichi co.
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $28.00 - $36.00

Range $28.00 - $36.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

401(k)

401(k)

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Executive Chef

at Compass Group
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $110,000.00 - $120,000.00

Range $110,000.00 - $120,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance/ADD

Life insurance/ADD

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

holiday time off

holiday time off

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

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

Executive Chef

at Compass Group USA
Oakland, CA, USA|
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

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Flexible Time Off

Executive Sous Chef - Oracle Park

at Aramark
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $110,000.00 - $125,000.00

Range $110,000.00 - $125,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Chef, Student Nutrition Services (2656/PEX)

at San Francisco Unified School District
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $86,985.00 - $105,726.00

Range $86,985.00 - $105,726.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Pension Plan

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

Culinary Supervisor

at Topgolf
San Mateo, CA, USA|
Range $26.00 - $31.50

Range $26.00 - $31.50

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Free play

Free play

Half-price food

Half-price food

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Mental well-being platform

Mental well-being platform

Executive Chef, Clarks Menlo Park

at MML Hospitality
Menlo Park, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $115,000.00 - $125,000.00

Range $115,000.00 - $125,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Salary range $115,000-$125,000

Salary range $115,000-$125,000

bonus potential

bonus potential

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

Retirement benefits

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Parental leave

MML property discounts

MML property discounts

beverage education reimbursement

beverage education reimbursement

advancement and promotion opportunities

advancement and promotion opportunities

community service opportunities

community service opportunities

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Panera Bread Catering Lead- New San Francisco Cafe- $21-23/HR- 4001034

at Flynn - Panera Bread
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.00 - $23.00

Range $21.00 - $23.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

No experience required

No experience required

401(k)

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Crew Member

at Chipotle
San Francisco, CA, USA|
Range $20.00 - $21.00

Range $20.00 - $21.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

No experience required

No experience required

Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Free Food

Free Food

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Digital Tips

Digital Tips

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday closures

holiday closures

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Chair of Surgical Specialties

at Sutter Health
San Francisco, CA, USA|
Range $82,560.00 - $135,840.00

Range $82,560.00 - $135,840.00

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

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Senior Sales Director, Corporate Dining

at Infuse Hospitality
San Francisco, CA, USA|Remote, Travel
Range $130,000.00 - $150,000.00

Range $130,000.00 - $150,000.00

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

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Professional Development

Professional Development

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

remote work options

remote work options

PM Cook

at Arbor Lodging
Hayward, CA, USA|
Exact $21.00

Exact $21.00

No experience required

No experience required

competitive salary

competitive salary

Annual review with increase potential

Annual review with increase potential

401k program with company match

401k program with company match

Additional benefits may be available

Additional benefits may be available

Catering Sales Manager - Oracle Park

at Aramark
Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $80,000.00 - $95,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $95,000.00

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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Head Baker

at The Commissary
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

safe work environment

safe work environment

team-oriented culture

team-oriented culture

Executive Chef 4

at Sodexo
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $103,445.00 - $133,870.00

Range $103,445.00 - $133,870.00

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

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Head of School

at Fusion Academy
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $120,000.00 - $135,000.00

Range $120,000.00 - $135,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

accident insurance

accident insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Sick Time

Sick Time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with Company Match

401(k) plan with Company Match

Tax-advantaged commuter benefits

Tax-advantaged commuter benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Executive Chef 2

at Sodexo
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $77,605.00 - $100,430.00

Range $77,605.00 - $100,430.00

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 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

Paradies Lagardère Bourbon Pub Chef

at Chef Paradies Lagardere
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $85,000.00

Exact $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

employee discount

employee discount

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Executive Chef 3

at Sodexo
San Mateo, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $89,250.00 - $115,500.00

Range $89,250.00 - $115,500.00

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

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Experienced Chef

at ISA RESTAURANT
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $25.00 - $50.00

Range $25.00 - $50.00

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 allowance

Meal allowance

Teppan Chef

at Benihana
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.50 - $20.00

Range $18.50 - $20.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

401k

401k

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

competitive pay

competitive pay

Sous Chef

at Compass Group
San Francisco, CA, USA|
Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

holiday time off

holiday time off

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

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

Sous Chef

at LSG Group
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00

Day Shifts

Day 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

training programs

training programs

Career Development

Career Development

Sous Chef

at TR Mission Management LLC
San Francisco, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $80,000.00

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

diversity and inclusion programs

diversity and inclusion programs

Executive Chef

at Aramark
San Francisco, CA, USA|
Range $130,000.00 - $145,000.00

Range $130,000.00 - $145,000.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

work/life resources

work/life resources

Retirement Savings Plans

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

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