Head Chef Jobs in Waterbury, CT

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There are currently 51 Head Chef jobs in Waterbury, CT 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury, CT

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  1. Browse the 51 Head Chef jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
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These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Head Chef Jobs in Waterbury, CT

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Head Chef

at Confidential
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Range $65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

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

Meal Allowances

Meal Allowances

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

Chef Manager

at Sodexo
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $58,735.00 - $76,010.00

Range $58,735.00 - $76,010.00

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 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

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Chef Manager

at Sodexo
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $58,735.00 - $76,010.00

Range $58,735.00 - $76,010.00

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 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

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Assistant Kitchen Manager - Alltown Fresh

at Global Partners
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $51,000.00 - $66,000.00

Range $51,000.00 - $66,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Professional Development

Meat/Seafood Butcher

at Big Y Foods, Inc.
New Haven, CT, USA|
Range $20.25 - $25.55

Range $20.25 - $25.55

Hourly

Hourly

Flexible

Flexible

competitive pay

competitive pay

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

training programs

training programs

flexible scheduling

flexible scheduling

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Team Manager - New Haven, CT

at Panera Bread
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $20.00 - $24.50

Range $20.00 - $24.50

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive pay

competitive pay

quarterly bonuses

quarterly bonuses

free on-shift meals

free on-shift meals

Unlimited fountain beverages

Unlimited fountain beverages

Paid vacation

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

401(k) with match

career advancement

career advancement

leadership development opportunities

leadership development opportunities

tuition discounts

tuition discounts

Team Member Assistance Program

Team Member Assistance Program

Linecook

at Maggie McFlys
New Haven, CT, USA|
Exact $15.00

Exact $15.00

Full-time

Full-time

Part-time

Part-time

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

Career advancement opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

training programs

training programs

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Culinary Chef

at Hebrew Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $15.75 - $19.50

Range $15.75 - $19.50

Full-time

Full-time

No experience required

No experience required

competitive compensation

competitive compensation

Defined contribution retirement plan

Defined contribution retirement plan

comprehensive training

comprehensive training

mentorship

mentorship

opportunities for professional growth

opportunities for professional growth

supportive work environment

supportive work environment

Meaningful work

Meaningful work

Sushi Chef II

at Hana Group
Waterbury, CT, USA|
Range $18.00 - $20.00

Range $18.00 - $20.00

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

Training and Development

Training and Development

Executive Chef 4

at Sodexo
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $103,445.00 - $133,870.00

Range $103,445.00 - $133,870.00

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

Chef - Marketplace Café - Westfarms

at Nordstrom
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $48,000.00 - $77,000.00

Range $48,000.00 - $77,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Merchandise discount

Merchandise discount

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

Sous Chef- Fish and Chicken

at Hard Rock
Waterbury, CT, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

Training and Development

Flexible work schedules

Flexible work schedules

Life insurance

Life insurance

Executive Chef Manager - New Britain School Nutrition

at Whitsons Culinary Group
Waterbury, CT, USA|
Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

competitive pay

competitive pay

Family-friendly schedule

Family-friendly schedule

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Chef Manager

at Sodexo
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $58,735.00 - $76,010.00

Range $58,735.00 - $76,010.00

Full-time

Full-time

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

Chef Manager

at Sodexo
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $58,735.00 - $76,010.00

Range $58,735.00 - $76,010.00

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

Sous Chef

at Benchmark
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $26.00 - $27.25

Range $26.00 - $27.25

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

8 holidays

8 holidays

2 floating holidays

2 floating holidays

Discounted Meal Program

Discounted Meal Program

Paid training

Paid training

Company-provided uniforms

Company-provided uniforms

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Associate Referral Bonus Program

Physical and mental health wellness programs

Physical and mental health wellness programs

401k retirement plan with company match

401k retirement plan with company match

medical benefits

medical benefits

vision benefits

vision benefits

Dental benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

vacation paid time off

vacation paid time off

Health and wellness paid time off

Health and wellness paid time off

Sous Chef

at Whitney Center, Inc.
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $49,700.00 - $67,100.00

Range $49,700.00 - $67,100.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

long term disability

long term disability

short term disability

short term disability

Life insurance

Life insurance

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Executive Chef 4

at Sodexo
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
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

Executive Sous Chef

at The Line and Saguaro Hotels
New Haven, CT, USA|
Range $67,000.00 - $85,500.00

Range $67,000.00 - $85,500.00

Full-time

Full-time

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Competitive wages

Competitive wages

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Diverse work environment

Diverse work environment

Executive Chef 4

at Sodexo
New Haven, CT, 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

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef 4

at Sodexo
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
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 care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef 4

at Sodexo
New Haven, CT, 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 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

Executive Chef 4

at Sodexo
New Haven, CT, 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

Chef - Marketplace Café - Westfarms

at Nordstrom
Farmington, CT, USA|Onsite
Range $48,000.00 - $77,000.00

Range $48,000.00 - $77,000.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Employee merchandise discount

Employee merchandise discount

Employee Assistance Program resources

Employee Assistance Program resources

SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

at Compass Group
New Haven, CT, USA|Onsite
Exact $30.00

Exact $30.00

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Opportunities for training and development

Opportunities for training and development

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

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

voluntary benefits

voluntary benefits

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Life Insurance/AD

Disability insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

flexible spending accounts

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