Head Chef Jobs in Santa Rosa, CA

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There are currently 74 Head Chef jobs in Santa Rosa, CA 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 Santa Rosa 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 Rosa, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 74 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 Rosa, CA

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Head Chef

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

Exact $120,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

Performance bonus

Performance bonus

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

medical insurance coverage

medical insurance coverage

Head Chef at Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc Santa Rosa, CA

at Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $68,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $68,000.00 to $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $23.00

Exact $23.00

Hourly

Hourly

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

hourly wage

hourly wage

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Work from home environment

Work from home environment

Creative freedom

Creative freedom

Opportunity to develop culinary skills

Opportunity to develop culinary skills

Supportive household

Supportive household

Potential gratuities

Potential gratuities

Executive Chef

at Gallaher Signature Living - Varenna
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $90,000.00 to $95,000.00

From $90,000.00 to $95,000.00

Salary

Salary

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 Insurance

Vision Insurance

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

paid bereavement

paid bereavement

Paid jury duty

Paid jury duty

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

Opportunities for career advancement

Opportunities for career advancement

Extensive employer provided training

Extensive employer provided training

Executive Chef

at Gallaher Signature Living
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $90,000.00 to $95,000.00

From $90,000.00 to $95,000.00

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

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Life insurance

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

paid bereavement

paid bereavement

Paid jury duty

Paid jury duty

Complimentary Meals

Complimentary Meals

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Employer provided training

Employer provided training

Executive Chef

at Hutchinson Consulting
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Travel
Up to $78,200.00

Up to $78,200.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Bonuses

Bonuses

Culinary - Pastry Chef

at Vinarosa Resort & Spa
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $26.00

From $24.00 to $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Culinary - Pastry Chef

at Ensemble Hospitality
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $24.00 to $26.00

From $24.00 to $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

EVENT SOUS CHEF

at GRATON RESORT & CASINO
Rohnert Park, CA, USA|Onsite
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

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Parks Signature Fine Dining Culinary - Full Time

at Disney
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $30.50

Exact $30.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

financial

financial

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Training and Development

career advancement

career advancement

Chef

at Montage Hotels & Resorts
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $90,000.00

Up to $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

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

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Sous Chef

at Graton Resort and Casino
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $55,400.00 to $74,800.00

From $55,400.00 to $74,800.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

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

Training and Development

Training and Development

employee wellness program

employee wellness program

Executive Chef

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

Exact $120,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

bonus

bonus

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Performance bonus

Performance bonus

Private Chef

at Domestic | Match
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite
From $62,300.00 to $142,400.00

From $62,300.00 to $142,400.00

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

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

401k

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Sous Chef

at North Bay Children
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|
Exact $25.00

Exact $25.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Employee discount for childcare services

Employee discount for childcare services

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

403B retirement plan

403B retirement plan

Signing bonus

Signing bonus

Pastry Chef

at Meadowood Napa Valley
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $85,000.00 to $95,000.00

From $85,000.00 to $95,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

vacation

vacation

sick pay

sick pay

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Referral program

Referral program

Daily Employee Meals

Daily Employee Meals

uniforms

uniforms

On Site Parking

On Site Parking

Wine classes

Wine classes

Sous Chef

at Enso Village
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $32.00 to $38.00

From $32.00 to $38.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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 savings plan

retirement savings plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Healthy meals

Healthy meals

Professional Development

Professional Development

Sous Chef

at The Kendal Corporation
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $32.00 to $38.00

From $32.00 to $38.00

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

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 savings

retirement savings

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Healthy meals

Healthy meals

Professional Development

Professional Development

Sous Chef

at Montage Hotels & Resorts
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $80,000.00 to $85,000.00

From $80,000.00 to $85,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

discretionary time off

discretionary time off

Healthcare benefits

Healthcare benefits

Health savings account

Health savings account

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Banking and investing program

Banking and investing program

Fertility & Family Forming Assistance

Fertility & Family Forming Assistance

Parental leave pay differential

Parental leave pay differential

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

hotel discounts

hotel discounts

Free Meals

Free Meals

Fitness & wellness discounts

Fitness & wellness discounts

LinkedIn Learning membership

LinkedIn Learning membership

Community engagement events

Community engagement events

associate's events throughout the year

associate's events throughout the year

Culinary - Executive Chef

at Ensemble Hospitality
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $140,000.00 to $150,000.00

From $140,000.00 to $150,000.00

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

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Culinary - Executive Chef

at Vinarosa Resort & Spa
Santa Rosa, CA, USA|Onsite
From $140,000.00 to $150,000.00

From $140,000.00 to $150,000.00

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

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Professional Development

Professional Development

Executive Sous Chef

at Oakmont Gardens
Santa Rosa, CA, 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

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

bonus eligibility

bonus eligibility

Life insurance

Life insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

AFLAC

AFLAC

long-term disability insurance

long-term disability insurance

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