Top 188 Level chef Jobs in San Diego, Ca

Assistant Catering Pastry Chef
Private —San Diego, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- 401(k)
- Opportunities for advancement
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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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Executive Sous Chef
Estancia La Jolla, A Noble House Hotel —La Jolla, CA
- $96,000 - $98,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Head Chef - JOEY La Jolla
JOEY Restaurants —San Diego, CA
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Email
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health 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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Full Time - Aztec Nutrition Center Chef De Cuisine
Aztec Shops, SDSU —San Diego, CA
- $24.41 - $49.30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Flexible schedule
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Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —San Diego, CA
- $30.77 - $38.94 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
LUCIEN - CHEF DE PARTIE
LUCIEN —La Jolla, CA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Kitchen
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Sous Chef - JOEY La Jolla
JOEY Restaurants —San Diego, CA
- $70,304 - $90,000 a year
- Email
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Head Sous Chef - JOEY La Jolla
JOEY Restaurants —San Diego, CA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Email
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Server
Chef Fei —San Diego, CA
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Cash register
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
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Host/Hostess
Kona Kai San Diego, a Noble House Resort —San Diego, CA
- $23.81 - $35.72 an hour
- Overtime
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
14d
Children's Cooking Instructor
Sticky Fingers Cooking —San Diego, CA
- $33.33 - $36.65 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Paid training
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Executive Chef/ Sous Chef/ Kitchen Manager
The Brant Kitchen & Bar (Encinitas) —Encinitas, CA
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Cooking
- English
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Sushi Sous Chef
Scratch Restaurants Group —La Jolla, CA
- $26 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- 401(k) matching
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Help Desk Technician
SAIC —San Diego, CA
- $80,001 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Master's degree
Director F&B
InterContinental —San Diego, CA
- Sales
- Bachelor's degree
- Cleaning
Sous Chef (FT)
EVANS HOTELS LLC —San Diego, CA
- $72,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Senior level
- Free parking
- Dental insurance
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Head Chef- San Diego
Buona Forchetta —San Diego, CA
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Restaurant
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Senior Restaurant Chef
Sheraton San Diego Resort —San Diego, CA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Catering Pastry Chef

Private -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
$25 - $28 an hour

Benefits

401(k)
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Quality management standards in production
Maintaining an organized workspace
Pastry chef experience
High-volume production experience
Pastry preparation
Cross-functional communication
Kitchen organization

Full Job Description

Pastry Lead / Assistant Pastry Chef

Position Summary

The Assistant Pastry Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Pastry Chef in the daily production of desserts, pastries, breads, and specialty items for catering and restaurant operations. This position is production-focused, with increasing opportunities to learn ordering, inventory, costing, and department leadership as proficiency is demonstrated.

The ideal candidate is efficient, organized, eager to learn, and capable of producing consistent, high-quality products in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities (Current Focus)

Daily Production (75%)

Execute daily production lists independently.
Prepare cakes, cookies, brownies, bars, mousses, fillings, frostings, panna cottas, tarts, breads, and plated dessert components.
Scale recipes accurately.
Follow standardized recipes and production procedures.
Maintain production schedules and deadlines.
Ensure consistent quality and presentation.
Properly label, date, and store products.
Assist with event packing and organization.

Kitchen Organization (15%)

Maintain clean and organized workstations.
Rotate inventory using FIFO.
Keep refrigeration, freezers, and dry storage organized.
Wash and maintain pastry equipment.
Monitor ingredient levels and communicate shortages.
Assist with receiving and properly storing deliveries.

Quality Control (10%)

Follow company plating and packaging standards.
Portion products consistently.
Monitor freshness and shelf life.
Report quality concerns immediately.
Help reduce waste through proper handling and storage.

Growth Opportunities

As competency and reliability are demonstrated, additional responsibilities may include:

Phase 2

Weekly inventory
Vendor orders
Production planning
Event setup and execution

Phase 3

Recipe costing
Recipe development
Food cost management
Vendor communication
Production scheduling
Menu planning
Supervising pastry staff
Participation in production meetings
Department operations in the Executive Pastry Chef’s absence

Qualifications

Required

2 to 5 years of professional pastry experience
Strong foundational pastry skills
Ability to work independently
Strong organizational skills
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to stand for extended periods
Weekend and holiday availability as needed

Preferred

Catering experience
High-volume production experience
Leadership experience
Experience with cakes, plated desserts, and bread production
Basic Excel or inventory management knowledge

What Success Looks Like (First 90 Days)

The successful candidate will:

Complete daily production with minimal supervision.
Produce consistent, high-quality products.
Stay organized and maintain a clean workstation.
Learn all department recipes and production standards.
Demonstrate reliability, urgency, and attention to detail.
Work collaboratively with the culinary team.
Take initiative by identifying production needs before being asked.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Flexible schedule
Opportunities for advancement

Work Location: In person

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level chef jobs in san diego, ca

Assistant Catering Pastry Chef

Venue Stadium Chef

Executive Sous Chef

Head Chef - JOEY La Jolla

Executive Chef - Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Full Time - Aztec Nutrition Center Chef De Cuisine

Sous Chef

LUCIEN - CHEF DE PARTIE

Sous Chef - JOEY La Jolla

Head Sous Chef - JOEY La Jolla

Server

Host/Hostess

Children's Cooking Instructor

Executive Chef/ Sous Chef/ Kitchen Manager

Sushi Sous Chef

Help Desk Technician

Director F&B

Sous Chef (FT)

Head Chef- San Diego

Senior Restaurant Chef

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