Top 127 Chef Jobs in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Sous Chef
The Baby Grand Coronado —Coronado, CA
- From $25 an hour
- Extended hours
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
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Chandlers Chef de Cuisine
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach - A Hilton Resort & Spa —Carlsbad, CA
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef
Pinnacle Hotels and Restaurants —San Diego, CA
- From $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
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Sous Chef
North County San Diego Restaurant Manager —Oceanside, CA
- $72,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- ServSafe
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Banquet Chef
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa —Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- English
- Mid-level
- On-the-job training
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Executive Chef
Rancho Bernardo Inn —San Diego, CA
- $85,500 - $157,500 a year
- Email
- Senior level
- Resort
- Employee discount
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Venue Stadium Chef
San Diego Convention Center —San Diego, CA
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Culinary Director
Comunita LLC —San Diego, CA
- $77,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef - San Diego Zoo Safari Park
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance —Escondido, CA
- $77,225 - $86,878 a year
- Email
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Wellness program
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Venue/Stadium Chef
Sodexo —San Diego, CA
- $139,145 - $180,070 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Supervisor
DLS Events.com —San Diego, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Restaurant management
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef
Meal Prep Sunday San Diego —Vista, CA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Cooking
- 8 years
- Continuous improvement
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef
Rosemary Food Service LLC —San Diego, CA
- From $1,100 a week
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Culinary experience
- ServSafe
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef
Meal Prep Sunday San Diego —Vista, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Chef
The Stand Restaurants —San Diego, CA
- Up to $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Fast casual restaurant
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Manager (Carlsbad, CA)
Cinepolis USA —Carlsbad, CA
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Employee discount
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Sous Chef - San Diego Zoo Safari Park
San Diego Zoo —Escondido, CA
- $77,225 - $86,878 a year
- Email
- Research
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Free parking
- Wellness program
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District Kitchen Manager
San Diego Restaurant Group —La Jolla, CA
- $90,000 - $97,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Hospitality
- Spanish
- Culinary experience
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Banquet Sous Chef - Palm Springs, CA
Tamarisk Country Club —San Diego, CA
- $90,000 a year
- Overtime
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mentoring
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef - Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel —San Diego, CA
- $91,000 - $114,000 a year
- 6 years
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef

The Baby Grand Coronado
Coronado, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $25 an hour

Qualifications

Food mixers
Line cook experience
Fryers
Cost control
Team development
Kitchen ovens
Kitchen cost control
Team training
Kitchen staff training
Kitchen grills
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff
Restaurant cost management
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Restaurant supply ordering
Food Handler Certification
Staff development
Team building

Full Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and highly organized Sous Chef to join our leadership team at Nighthawk at The Baby Grand Hotel restaurant serving lunch and dinner during the week, and brunch and dinner on weekends. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about consistency, team development, and hospitality.

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef in all daily kitchen operations.

Lead and supervise kitchen staff during high-volume lunch, brunch, and dinner services.

Ensure all food is prepared and presented according to established recipes and quality standards.

Train, coach, and mentor cooks to maintain consistency and continuous improvement.

Monitor food quality, portioning, plating, and execution throughout service.

Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen environment at all times.

Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and product rotation.

Help control food cost through proper prep, portioning, and waste reduction practices.

Support scheduling, labor management, and team accountability initiatives.

Ensure compliance with all health department and company standards.

Step into station leadership roles as needed and lead by example during service.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of Sous Chef or Kitchen Management experience in a high-volume restaurant.

Proven experience managing busy lunch, brunch, and dinner services.

Strong understanding of Mediterranean cuisine and ingredients preferred.

Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop kitchen teams.

Passion for training and maintaining consistency across all menu items.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Experience with inventory management, ordering, and food cost controls.

Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Current Food Handler Certification; ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.

Reliable transportation is required. Coronado's unique location and bridge access make punctuality and dependable transportation essential for this position.

Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business demands.

What We're Looking For

A leader who sets the standard through action and accountability.

A team-first mentality with a commitment to developing others.

A chef who values consistency as much as creativity.

Someone who embraces high standards, fast-paced service, and continuous improvement.

A professional who takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences through great food and strong kitchen execution.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

•When was the last time you set out to achieve a goal and failed?

When was the last time you thought about quitting your job?
What would the name of your autobiography be?

Work Location: In person

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