Head Chef Jobs in St. Louis, MO

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There are currently 125 Head Chef jobs in St. Louis, MO 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis, MO

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  1. Browse the 125 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 St. Louis, MO

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Sous Chef

at Flower Child
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
From $58,000.00 to $62,000.00

From $58,000.00 to $62,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

dining discount

dining discount

Gym discounts

Gym discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

EXECUTIVE CHEF

at Hyatt
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

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

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Executive Chef

at StaffedUp Hospitality St. Louis
St. Louis, MO, USA|
From $90,000.00 to $100,000.00

From $90,000.00 to $100,000.00

Salary

Salary

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Executive Chef

at Holiday by Atria
St. Louis, MO, 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 assistance program

Employee assistance program

Training and Development

Training and Development

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Chef de Cuisine

at Butler's Pantry
St. Louis, MO, USA|Remote, Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

bonus plans

bonus plans

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

remote work opportunities

remote work opportunities

daily team lunch

daily team lunch

employee appreciation events

employee appreciation events

Chef de Cuisine

at Butler's Pantry
St. Louis, MO, USA|Remote, Onsite
From $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

From $60,000.00 to $70,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

bonus plans

bonus plans

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

short-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

long-term disability

long-term disability

Employee Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

401k with employer match

401k with employer match

Flexible Hours

Flexible Hours

remote work options

remote work options

daily team lunch

daily team lunch

employee appreciation events

employee appreciation events

Professional Chef - St Louis, MO

at Flamingo
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
From $300.00 to $500.00

From $300.00 to $500.00

Temporary

Temporary

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

competitive pay

competitive pay

Opportunity to share culinary passion

Opportunity to share culinary passion

Engage with luxury community residents

Engage with luxury community residents

Professional growth opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

creative work environment

creative work environment

Freelance employment

Freelance employment

Chef $18-$22/hr (Full Time)

at Arrow Senior Living
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $22.00

From $18.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Company match 401(k)

Company match 401(k)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Weekly Employee Recognition Program

Weekly Employee Recognition Program

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Employee Referral Program

complimentary meal each shift

complimentary meal each shift

Daily Pay Option

Daily Pay Option

Direct Deposit

Direct Deposit

Chef Manager

at ISS
Overland, MO, USA|Onsite
From $70,000.00 to $75,000.00

From $70,000.00 to $75,000.00

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

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

paid leave

paid leave

Employee Development Programs

Employee Development Programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Food Production Manager 3

at Sodexo
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
From $56,270.00 to $72,820.00

From $56,270.00 to $72,820.00

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 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

Banquet Manager

at Marriott International, Inc
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
From $64,000.00 to $86,000.00

From $64,000.00 to $86,000.00

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

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

bonus eligibility

bonus eligibility

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Kitchen Manager

at Nachomama's
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
From $38,000.00 to $45,000.00

From $38,000.00 to $45,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive pay based on experience

Competitive pay based on experience

growth opportunities within the company

growth opportunities within the company

Employee meals and discounts

Employee meals and discounts

Positive team-driven culture

Positive team-driven culture

Lead Cook

at Sodexo
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
From $18.00 to $21.00

From $18.00 to $21.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

401k plan

401k plan

Kitchen Supervisor, Chaifetz Arena

at Delaware North
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
From $17.00 to $22.00

From $17.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

weekly pay

weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

paid vacation days

paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Paid parental bonding leave

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement

Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement

Culinary Supervisor

at Sodexo
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
From $25.00 to $28.00

From $25.00 to $28.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

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

401k

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

CULINARY SUPERVISOR

at Hyatt
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health 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

Uniform allowance

Uniform allowance

Kitchen Manager

at Texas Roadhouse
Saint Charles, MO, USA|Onsite
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 vacation

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

accident insurance

accident insurance

critical illness insurance

critical illness insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Identity Theft Protection

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Business travel insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

profit-sharing program

profit-sharing program

restricted stock units program

restricted stock units program

community support opportunities

community support opportunities

Annual holiday bonus

Annual holiday bonus

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
Exact $300.00

Exact $300.00

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive daily rate

competitive daily rate

opportunities for professional growth

opportunities for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Supportive team environment

Chance to showcase culinary creativity

Chance to showcase culinary creativity

Employee Meals

Employee Meals

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
Exact $1,000.00

Exact $1,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive daily pay

Competitive daily pay

opportunity for creative culinary expression

opportunity for creative culinary expression

positive and supportive work environment

positive and supportive work environment

Use of fresh

Use of fresh

Locally-sourced ingredients

Locally-sourced ingredients

potential for career advancement

potential for career advancement

Hands-on experience in a professional kitchen

Hands-on experience in a professional kitchen

Collaborative team culture

Collaborative team culture

Professional Chef

at Jillys Cupcake Bar & Cafe
St. Louis, MO, USA|
From $19.00 to $22.00

From $19.00 to $22.00

Hourly

Hourly

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (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

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Executive Chef

at COREcruitment Ltd
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
From $69,500.00 to $95,800.00

From $69,500.00 to $95,800.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

bonus

bonus

health benefits

health benefits

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Relocation support

Relocation support

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Breakfast Chef

at Saint Louis Club
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
From $16.00 to $20.00

From $16.00 to $20.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

holiday bonus

holiday bonus

Free Meals

Free Meals

free covered parking

free covered parking

term life insurance

term life insurance

short term disability

short term disability

Company matching 401(k)

Company matching 401(k)

Sous Chef

at Sodexo
St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite
From $20.37 to $26.39

From $20.37 to $26.39

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 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

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