Top 174 culinary lead Jobs in berkeley, ca

Executive Chef
The Red Door Group —Oakland, CA
- $105,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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SOUS & LINE COOKS- PERUVIAN CUSINE
Fresca Restaurant —San Francisco, CA
- $22 - $32 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Mentoring
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Chef
Doppio Zero —San Francisco, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- English
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Sous Chef
Pinstripes —San Mateo, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mid-level
- 21 years or older
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Chef
Tranquility Rehab LLC —Castro Valley, CA
- $28 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Culinary experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Culinary Lead
sweetgreen —San Francisco, CA
- $21.43 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Events Floor Manager
The Fire Society, LLC —San Francisco, CA
- $45 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Commuter assistance
- 401(k) matching
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Cafe Manager
Bon Appetit —San Francisco, CA
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Outlook
- Sales
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Assistant General Manager - Restaurant
Saul's Restaurant —Berkeley, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Spanish
- Management
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef
Skates on the Bay —Berkeley, CA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- 2 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
General Manager - Restaurant
Saul's Restaurant —Berkeley, CA
- $115,000 - $125,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- 7 years
- Management
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Director of Culinary
Starbird Chicken —San Francisco, CA
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ServSafe
- Databases
- Travel
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Kitchen Manager
Hillstone Restaurant Group —San Francisco, CA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Leadership
- Health insurance
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Independent Restaurant Culinary Director
Bon Appetit —South San Francisco, CA
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bar
- ServSafe
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Cook
Operation Dignity —Oakland, CA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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COMMISSARY KITCHEN Mgr/Assistant Mgr for Bakery
Patricks Famous Pies —Oakland, CA
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Flexible schedule
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GENERAL MANAGER
Mendocino Farms —Walnut Creek, CA
- $83,200 - $98,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cafe Manager PM
Bon Appetit —San Francisco, CA
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- Cooking
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Catering Director
BLACKHAWK COUNTRY CLUB —Danville, CA
- $90,000 - $105,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Continuous improvement
- Accounting
- Mentoring
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Kitchen Chef
Tokyo feng ramen & sushi —El Cerrito, CA
- $22 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Leadership
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Executive Chef

The Red Door Group
Oakland, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$105,000 - $115,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Teamwork
Operations management
Bachelor's degree
Senior leadership
Hospitality management

Full Job Description

The Red Door is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead and evolve our culinary program in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role is designed for a chef with a strong creative voice, deep technical foundation, and proven experience executing high-volume, high-quality cuisine in a catering or large-scale event environment.

Our philosophy is simple: event food should never feel like “catering.” We strive to deliver restaurant-quality cuisine with thoughtful presentation, seasonal ingredients, and exceptional hospitality, whether we are serving an intimate dinner for 20 or a gala for 1,000.

This is an opportunity to shape the culinary identity of a growing, chef-driven events company working at some of the most iconic venues in the Bay Area.

Our Work

The Red Door produces elevated culinary experiences for weddings, corporate events, galas, and private celebrations across the Bay Area. Our team regularly executes events at renowned venues including:

Filoli Historic House & Garden

San Francisco City Hall

The Exploratorium

Chabot Space & Science Center

Villa Montalvo

Premier corporate campuses and private estates throughout the Bay Area

Our goal is to bring the creativity, seasonality, and precision of fine dining into the dynamic world of luxury events.

The Role

The Executive Chef will lead the culinary team and oversee all kitchen operations, menu development, and BOH event production.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Vision & Menu Development

Lead the culinary direction of The Red Door

Design seasonal menus with strong attention to flavor, technique, and presentation

Develop creative offerings for weddings, private events, and corporate clients

Collaborate with sales and management teams on custom menu development for proposals

Support tastings as needed through menu execution and refinement

Continually evolve the menu to reflect Bay Area ingredients and culinary trends

Create signature dishes and presentation styles that differentiate the brand

Event Production & Execution

Oversee food production and execution for events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations

Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all events

Translate restaurant-level culinary standards into scalable event execution

Oversee execution across multiple simultaneous events and complex production schedules

Manage complex event logistics and production timelines

Problem-solve in real time during live events

Kitchen Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team

Build and maintain a strong leadership structure, including sous chefs and event leads

Train teams for high-volume and off-site event execution

Foster accountability, communication, and operational discipline

Operational Management

Own food cost targets, purchasing, inventory, and recipe costing systems

Contribute to menu pricing strategy in collaboration with leadership

Develop staffing models for multi-event operations, including freelance and event staff

Oversee commissary kitchen operations and production flow

Build and manage relationships with farmers, purveyors, and vendors, with a focus on quality and cost efficiency

Maintain compliance with all health, sanitation, and safety standards

Implement SOPs and quality control systems to ensure consistency at scale

Conduct post-event reviews to drive continuous improvement

Ideal Candidate

Proven experience as an Executive Chef or equivalent senior culinary leadership role

8+ years of professional kitchen experience, including multiple years leading teams in a high-volume environment

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience

Experience in catering, events, hotels, or high-volume multi-unit culinary operations

Direct experience with off-site catering and multi-event execution environments strongly preferred

Background in chef-driven or fine dining kitchens preferred (not required)

Strong understanding of seasonal ingredients and modern culinary techniques

Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and scale culinary teams and systems

Highly organized with strong communication and leadership skills

Comfortable balancing creativity with operational discipline

Solidly proficient in Excel and the Google Suite

Working knowledge of Spanish preferred (not required)

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range:

$105 - $115K annually (depending on experience)

Benefits Package Includes:

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible scheduling during non-peak seasons

Opportunity to build and lead a culinary program with creative influence

Professional development and industry networking opportunities

A collaborative leadership team committed to growth and innovation

Why This Role is Unique

This position offers the opportunity to shape a culinary program in one of the most exciting food regions in the world while working on events that take place in extraordinary environments, from historic estates to iconic San Francisco institutions.

For the right chef, this is a chance to bring fine-dining standards, Bay Area ingredients, and creative leadership into a company where food truly defines the guest experience.

Location

The Red Door Group is headquartered in West Oakland, providing easy access to San Francisco and the greater Bay Area event landscape.

Pay: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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