Top 134 Chefs Jobs in Aliso Viejo, Ca

CHEF / KITCHEN MANAGER
Little Trouble —Laguna Beach, CA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Kitchen
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12d
Culinary Manager
Zov's San Clemente —San Clemente, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Kitchen Manager
King's Fish House - Laguna Hills —Laguna Hills, CA
- $70,304 - $80,000 a year
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Cooks - Chefs Shift Leads
Taste Catering - Lake Forest, CA —Lake Forest, CA
- From $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- English
- Mid-level
- Cell phone reimbursement
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Culinary Chef Instructor PT
Co-Lab Culinary Training Collective —Santa Ana, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Paid time off
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Chef de Cuisine
Montage International —Laguna Beach, CA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Hotel
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
11d
Luxury Rehab Chef
Capo Wellness —Capistrano Beach, CA
- $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Kitchen
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1d
R&D Chef
Del Taco —Lake Forest, CA
- $89,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
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Executive Chef - EC
Montage International —Laguna Beach, CA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Online Application
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
Executive Sous Chef - Hilton Anaheim
Hilton —Anaheim, CA
- $125,000 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Sanitation
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Sous Chef
Montage International —Laguna Beach, CA
- $72,000 - $86,000 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Banquet Chef
Montage International —Laguna Beach, CA
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Banquet Sous Chef
Surf & Sand Resort —Laguna Beach, CA
- $73,100 - $81,600 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Resort
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Chef de Cuisine
SHADY CANYON GOLF CLUB INC —Irvine, CA
- $85,000 - $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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WELLNESS CHEF
The Kitchen Remedy —Newport Beach, CA
- From $120,000 a year
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- In-person
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Kitchen Manager
Hillstone Restaurant Group —Newport Beach, CA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Leadership
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Private Chef
Friendly Franchisees Corp —Newport Beach, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Flexible schedule
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Head Chef - OC Interim Housing (JR 5736)
PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) —Santa Ana, CA
- $77,782 - $95,633 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager
Prime Pizza —Mission Viejo, CA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Cash register
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8d
Sous Chef - Marbella Country Club
Century Golf Partners Management —San Juan Capistrano, CA
- $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Cooking
- Maintenance

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CHEF / KITCHEN MANAGER

Little Trouble -
Laguna Beach, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $90,000 a year
12 days ago

Qualifications

Food quality maintenance
Kitchen health and safety standards
Sourcing
Line cook experience
Food service purchasing
Establishing vendor partnerships as a food service manager
Food service health code compliance
Team leadership
Cost control
Supplier relationship improvement
Team development
Hiring
Schedule management
Kitchen cost control
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Cost reduction
Vendor negotiation
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff
Restaurant cost management
Cleaning and sanitation quality assurance

Full Job Description

CHEF / KITCHEN MANAGER

OVERVIEW

Little Trouble is a casual beachside restaurant serving relaxed coastal comfort food, natural wines, and a curated beer selection. We are seeking a Chef / Kitchen Manager to take full ownership of our kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will contribute creative input to the menu, manage a well-organized and cost-conscious kitchen, and build and lead a strong culinary team. This individual will work directly with the General Manager and Owner as a key partner in the overall direction of the kitchen.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Contribute creative input to the menu, including development of new dishes and refinement of existing offerings, in collaboration with ownership.

· Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including preparation, execution, plating standards, cleanliness, and consistency across all shifts.

· Manage food costs, including purchasing, vendor relationships, portioning, and waste reduction, in order to meet margin targets, and provide regular reporting on food cost performance.

· Hire, train, schedule, and manage kitchen staff, including sourcing and interviewing candidates as the team grows.

· Maintain health and safety standards and ensure the kitchen remains compliant with all applicable health codes.

· Partner closely with the General Manager and Owner on menu direction, specials, seasonal changes, and overall kitchen strategy.

· Set the standard for professionalism and quality within the kitchen team.

REQUIREMENTS

· Proven experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager within a full-service restaurant, with menu development experience preferred.

· Strong understanding of food cost management, inventory control, and vendor negotiation.

· Demonstrated experience hiring and managing kitchen staff.

· Genuine interest in contributing to menu and concept decisions, in addition to day-to-day execution.

· Thorough knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation standards.

· Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborate well with ownership and front-of-house leadership.

COMPENSATION & DETAILS

- $80,000 per year

- Location: 357 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA

- Full-time

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, along with a brief statement of their kitchen experience and menu philosophy, to [email protected].

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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chefs jobs in aliso viejo, ca

CHEF / KITCHEN MANAGER

Culinary Manager

Kitchen Manager

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Culinary Chef Instructor PT

Chef de Cuisine

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R&D Chef

Executive Chef - EC

Executive Sous Chef - Hilton Anaheim

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Banquet Chef

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Chef de Cuisine

WELLNESS CHEF

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Private Chef

Head Chef - OC Interim Housing (JR 5736)

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