Head Chef Jobs in Temecula, CA

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There are currently 32 Head Chef jobs in Temecula, CA hiring this August 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 Temecula 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 Temecula, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 32 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 Temecula, CA

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Pantry Manager

at Mission Edge San Diego
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $20.00

Exact $20.00

Part-time

Part-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

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Teaching Assistant - Hiring Now

at Zen Educate US
Menifee, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $22.00 - $25.00

Range $22.00 - $25.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

No experience required

No experience required

weekly pay

weekly pay

Paid sick leave

Paid sick leave

401K (certain eligibility criteria)

401K (certain eligibility criteria)

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $100.00

Exact $100.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

opportunities for professional development

opportunities for professional development

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Chef

at MeetAChef.com
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $40.00

Exact $40.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

opportunity to showcase creativity

opportunity to showcase creativity

consistent weekly hours

consistent weekly hours

Executive Chef

at Compass Group
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $74,000.00 - $101,900.00

Range $74,000.00 - $101,900.00

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

Life Insurance/AD

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 (FSAs)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid parental leave

Paid parental leave

Personal Leave

Personal Leave

Teppan Chef

at Benihana
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $19.00

Exact $19.00

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Weekend 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

Free Shift Meals

Free Shift Meals

competitive pay

competitive pay

Paid training

Paid training

Blazing Noodles Chef

at Pechanga Resort & Casino
Temecula, CA, USA|
Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Fixed Shifts

Fixed 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

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

Chef de Partie - Valle

at JDV Oceanside
Temecula, CA, USA|
Range $70,304.00 - $79,400.00

Range $70,304.00 - $79,400.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Complimentary employee meals

Complimentary employee meals

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR EXECUTIVE CHEF

at Wine Road Vintners
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $24.00

Exact $24.00

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

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

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Chef de Cuisine - Valle (Michelin Star)

at Hyatt
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $70,600.00 - $88,100.00

Range $70,600.00 - $88,100.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

Complimentary employee meal

Complimentary employee meal

Educational Reimbursement

Educational Reimbursement

Free parking

Free parking

Hotel Room Discounts

Hotel Room Discounts

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

uniform

uniform

Chef de Cuisine - Valle (Michelin Star)

at JDV Oceanside
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $70,600.00 - $88,100.00

Range $70,600.00 - $88,100.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401k plan

401k plan

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

Complimentary employee meal

Complimentary employee meal

Educational Reimbursement

Educational Reimbursement

Free parking

Free parking

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

uniform

uniform

Chef de Cuisine - Valle (Michelin Star)

at Hyatt
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $70,600.00 - $88,100.00

Range $70,600.00 - $88,100.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

employee dining discounts

employee dining discounts

Complimentary employee meal

Complimentary employee meal

Educational Reimbursement

Educational Reimbursement

Free parking

Free parking

Referral bonuses

Referral bonuses

uniform

uniform

Chef de Cuisine - Valle (Michelin Star)

at JDV Oceanside
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $70,600.00 - $88,100.00

Range $70,600.00 - $88,100.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

401(k)

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

employee dining discount

employee dining discount

Pantry Chef

at Aramark
Murrieta, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Sushi Chef - FT at Benihana Inc. Temecula, CA

at Benihana
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.00 - $22.00

Range $18.00 - $22.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

No experience required

No experience required

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

BOH - Team Member - Hiring Immediately

at Tiger Hospitality Group
Temecula, CA, USA|
Range $18.50 - $27.00

Range $18.50 - $27.00

Hourly

Hourly

No experience required

No experience required

competitive pay

competitive pay

Tips

Tips

Staff meal discount

Staff meal discount

Food discount

Food discount

growth opportunities

growth opportunities

Training across cuisines

Training across cuisines

fun team culture

fun team culture

Restaurant Manager

at California Pizza Kitchen
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $70,500.00 - $75,000.00

Range $70,500.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Comprehensive training program

Comprehensive training program

Passionate company culture

Passionate company culture

Opportunities for growth and development

Opportunities for growth and development

Continuous development platform

Continuous development platform

Free Meals

Free Meals

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Comprehensive benefits package

Pasta Cook

at California Pizza Kitchen
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $16.90 - $21.90

Range $16.90 - $21.90

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

Pastry Decorator

at Cardenas Markets LLC
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.65 - $21.31

Range $18.65 - $21.31

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

competitive pay

competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Restaurant Manager

at Yard House
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

weekly pay

weekly pay

Quarterly bonus

Quarterly bonus

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Line - Jr. Sous

at Urban Plates
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $18.87 - $23.45

Range $18.87 - $23.45

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Meals discount

Meals discount

401k

401k

Prep Cook

at Atria Management Company
Temecula, CA, USA|
Range $19.00 - $22.80

Range $19.00 - $22.80

Full-time

Full-time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Annual anniversary rewards

Annual anniversary rewards

annual scores reward

annual scores reward

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

retirement savings plan

retirement savings plan

401(k) employer match

401(k) employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Dishwasher

at WELLQUEST LIVING LLC
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $17.50 - $19.00

Range $17.50 - $19.00

Part-time

Part-time

Flexible

Flexible

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Training and development opportunities

Training and development opportunities

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Experienced Pastry Cook - Valle *Michelin Star Restaurant* (Full Time)

at JDV Oceanside
Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite
Range $21.50 - $26.00

Range $21.50 - $26.00

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt hotels world-wide

complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt hotels world-wide

unlimited colleague and friends and family discounted room rates at Hyatt hotels world-wide

unlimited colleague and friends and family discounted room rates at Hyatt hotels world-wide

Bereavement and jury duty pay

Bereavement and jury duty pay

vacation

vacation

sick leave

sick leave

new child leave

new child leave

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Discounted prescriptions

Discounted prescriptions

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible spending account

retirement savings plan with employer match

retirement savings plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Complimentary employee meals

Complimentary employee meals

Pastry Decorator

at Cardenas Markets LLC
Murrieta, CA, USA|
Range $18.65 - $21.31

Range $18.65 - $21.31

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee discount

employee discount

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

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