Head Chef Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

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There are currently 114 Head Chef jobs in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 114 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 Santa Clara, CA

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Head Chef

at Goodwin Recruiting
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|
Starting from $120,000.00

Starting from $120,000.00

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical health insurance

Medical health insurance

Comprehensive paid time off package

Comprehensive paid time off package

Performance bonus

Performance bonus

competitive base salary

competitive base salary

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Catering Chef

at Aramark
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Coverage

Disability Coverage

Executive Chef

at Shoreline Golf Links
Milpitas, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Life insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

Professional Development

Catering Chef

at Aramark
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00

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

SR EXECUTIVE CHEF

at Compass Healthcare
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

AD&D

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Flexible 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 (FULL TIME)

at Compass Group
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $30.00 - $33.00

Range $30.00 - $33.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Lead Chef & Kitchen Supervisor (Sunnyvale)

at Eurest
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $30.00 - $34.00

Range $30.00 - $34.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Health programs

Health programs

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

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

Restaurant General Manager

at PF Changs
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|
Range $110,000.00 - $130,000.00

Range $110,000.00 - $130,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

401(k)

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Performance incentives

Performance incentives

Referral program

Referral program

Experienced Global Cook

at Aramark
Sunnyvale, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $23.00 - $26.00

Range $23.00 - $26.00

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

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 plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Santa Clara, CA, USA|
Exact $40.00

Exact $40.00

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive hourly rate

competitive hourly rate

opportunity to work in a supportive environment

opportunity to work in a supportive environment

use of fresh ingredients

use of fresh ingredients

Culinary creativity encouraged

Culinary creativity encouraged

Associate Chef

at sweetgreen
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $21.43

Exact $21.43

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Tips

Tips

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Wellness time

Wellness time

Parental leave

Parental leave

free meal

free meal

401(k)

401(k)

Team member merch shop

Team member merch shop

Sushi Chef

at Benihana - Cupertino
Santa Clara, CA, USA|
Range $19.00 - $20.00

Range $19.00 - $20.00

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

fun working environment

fun working environment

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

401k

401k

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

competitive pay

competitive pay

Executive Chef

at One Haus
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $120,000.00

Exact $120,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Performance bonus

Performance bonus

Chef de Cuisine

at Eataly
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Range $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

401k with match

401k with match

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

Sushi Chef II

at Hana Group
Santa Clara, CA, USA|
Range $19.50 - $21.00

Range $19.50 - $21.00

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Executive Chef 3

at Sodexo
Santa Clara, 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

CATERING EXECUTIVE CHEF - SANTA CLARA

at Compass Group, North America
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $95,000.00 - $105,000.00

Range $95,000.00 - $105,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

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

Chef Manager

at Trio Community Meals
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $72,000.00

Exact $72,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

voluntary insurance options

voluntary insurance options

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

EAP

EAP

401k

401k

Sick Time

Sick Time

Holiday pay

Holiday pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

CATERING EXECUTIVE CHEF (ASIAN CUISINE) - SANTA CLARA, CA

at Compass Group
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $95,000.00 - $105,000.00

Range $95,000.00 - $105,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

life insurance/AD&D

life insurance/AD&D

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

Chef - Global Cuisine (Fusion | Farm-to-Table | Health-Focused)

at Healthy Tiffin
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $79,100.00 - $108,300.00

Range $79,100.00 - $108,300.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

wellness programs

wellness programs

Sous Chef Manager

at Eataly
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

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

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

401k with match

401k with match

bonus program

bonus program

Free family meal daily

Free family meal daily

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Referral Bonus Program

Sous Chef - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose

at Hilton
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $36.50

Exact $36.50

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Incredible travel perks

Incredible travel perks

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personalized caregiving support

Personalized caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Crisis concierge

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Generous Paid Time Off

Generous Paid Time Off

health benefits

health benefits

financial security programs

financial security programs

Senior Sushi Sous Chef - Nvidia at Compass Group Santa Clara, CA

at Compass Group
Santa Clara, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $105,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (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

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

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive hourly wage

competitive hourly wage

Pleasant work environment

Pleasant work environment

opportunity to showcase creativity

opportunity to showcase creativity

Supportive home setting

Supportive home setting

Positive work-life balance

Positive work-life balance

potential for long-term engagement

potential for long-term engagement

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