Top 430 Executive chef Jobs in California

Executive Chef, Restaurant
Tres LA Group —West Hollywood, CA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Restaurant
Executive Chef
Napa Valley Country Club —Napa, CA
- $115,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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10d
Executive Chef
The Peninsula Golf & Country Club —San Mateo, CA
- $185,000 - $200,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- 7 years
- ServSafe
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
Troon —Pasadena, CA
- $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Associate's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef
BERKELEY SCHOOLS —Berkeley, CA
- $9,286.38 - $11,264.76 a month
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- High school
- ServSafe
Regional Executive Chef
Sodexo Live! —Los Angeles, CA
- $160,000 - $175,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Cooking
- Business development
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
Four Seasons —Silicon Valley, CA
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
3d
Executive Chef
Discovery Land Company —La Quinta, CA
- $225,000 - $275,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Executive Chef
Indian Wells Resort Hotel —Indian Wells, CA
- $105,000 - $125,000 a year
- Holidays
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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12d
Executive Chef | Premium High-Volume Dining
RM Hospitality LLC —Los Angeles, CA
- $130,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef
Mountain View Country Club Inc —La Quinta, CA
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Kitchen
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6d
Corporate Culinary Director
Proper Hospitality —Santa Monica, CA
- $185,000 - $205,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- ServSafe
- 11+ years
- Hotel
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Executive Chef
Great Maple —Anaheim, CA
- $115,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Cooking
- Hotel
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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 Chef
MINA Group —Dana Point, CA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Sanitation
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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12d
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Eurest —Culver City, CA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- In-person
- Senior level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply
Executive Chef, Clark's Menlo Park
MML Hospitality —Menlo Park, CA
- $125,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Bar
- Cooking
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Chef De Cuisine | Carneros Resort & Spa
Carneros Resort and Spa —Napa, CA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Organizational skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Executive Chef
Luminarias —Monterey Park, CA
- $110,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Executive Chef
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants —Los Angeles, CA
- $109,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor's degree
- Budgeting
- Senior level
Quick Apply

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Executive Chef, Restaurant

Tres LA Group -
West Hollywood, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $110,000 a year

Qualifications

Food service purchasing
Operations management
Visual storytelling
Operational management
Coaching
Menu concept development
Managing catering events
Leadership development
Team development
Food service inventory management
Kitchen cost control
Hospitality industry experience
Plating
Mentoring
Forecasting
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing kitchen staff
Operational excellence initiatives
Restaurant cost management
Senior level
Team motivation (leadership skill)
General management
Operations planning
Restaurant supply ordering
Team building

Full Job Description

Executive ChefThe Position

Très LA Bistro & Café is seeking a bold, visionary, deeply hospitality driven Executive Chef to lead the culinary direction of our flagship restaurant inside the iconic Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.

This is not a role for someone looking to simply run a kitchen. This is for a chef who wants to build something with soul, identity, energy, and impact.

We are looking for a leader with ambition, creativity, discipline, and presence. Someone who thrives on pushing standards, inspiring teams, and creating food that people cannot stop talking about. The kind of restaurant guests obsess over, recommend instantly, and feel compelled to come back to again and again.

While located within the Pacific Design Center, our vision extends far beyond being a building amenity. We are creating a true hospitality destination, a restaurant people intentionally seek out for business lunches, dinners, cocktails, celebrations, private events, and unforgettable experiences.

Our culinary philosophy is rooted in classic technique, exceptional seasonal ingredients, and a distinctly Los Angeles perspective that celebrates both creativity and approachability.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape something highly visible and deeply special from the ground up, blending exceptional restaurant dining with elevated events and hospitality experiences.

We are searching for a chef who believes hospitality is as important as the food itself, someone who wants to build a team and culture that people are proud to be part of.

If you are hungry to create, hungry to lead, and hungry to build something people cannot stop talking about, we would love to meet you.

What You'll LeadCulinary Vision & Execution

Develop and evolve menus that feel exciting, seasonal, refined, and memorable, balancing beloved signature dishes with fresh, market driven offerings that keep guests engaged
Create food that balances creativity with consistency and operational excellence
Lead execution across lunch, brunch, dinner, cocktail events, tastings, and private programming
Maintain exceptional quality, presentation, and standards across every touchpoint, with an appreciation for thoughtful plating and visual storytelling

Restaurant & Event Integration

Oversee culinary execution for restaurant service alongside high level private events and full venue buyouts
Design event menus that feel elevated while remaining executable at scale
Partner closely with the General Manager, event production, sales, staffing, HR, operations, and leadership teams to create seamless guest experiences
Bring strong understanding of both restaurant and catering/event environments

Leadership & Culture

Build, mentor, and inspire a high performing culinary team
Create a kitchen culture rooted in accountability, professionalism, creativity, collaboration, and respect
Lead with presence, positivity, composure, and high standards
Develop future culinary leaders through mentorship and hands on coaching

Operational Excellence

Oversee food cost, labor management, ordering, inventory, prep systems, cleanliness, and kitchen organization
Partner with leadership on forecasting, purchasing, staffing strategy, and operational planning
Maintain disciplined systems while fostering a creative and energized environment

Who You Are

A strong and inspiring culinary leader with both standards and heart
Deeply passionate about hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
Grounded in strong culinary fundamentals with a refined, modern perspective
Experienced in both restaurant service and high level events/catering
Someone who thrives in ambitious, fast paced, evolving environments
A mentor who genuinely enjoys developing people and building teams
A naturally curious chef who stays inspired by new ingredients, evolving trends, and the opportunity to continuously refine their craft
Collaborative, solutions oriented, and excited to help shape a growing concept
Motivated by excellence and energized by the opportunity to build something special

What We Value

Hospitality first, always
Creativity with intention
Humility and collaboration
Excellence without ego
Genuine care for people
Beautiful experiences, thoughtfully executed
Teams that feel inspired, supported, and proud of their work

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to help define a restaurant from its early stages inside one of Los Angeles' most visually iconic environments.

For the right chef, this role offers the chance to:

Build a name within a respected hospitality group
Shape a culinary identity from the ground up
Lead both restaurant and event culinary experiences
Inspire and develop a talented team
Be part of something with real momentum, creativity, and long term vision

If you are someone who loves hospitality, loves people, loves food, and wants to build something guests cannot stop talking about, we would love to meet you.

About Très LA Group

For more than 20 years, Très LA Group has built a reputation for sophisticated hospitality, exceptional food, refined service, and experiences that leave lasting impressions.

From luxury weddings and private celebrations to large scale corporate events and iconic venues including Carondelet House, The Ebell of Long Beach, and The Mason Dallas, our company is rooted in the belief that hospitality is about making people feel something special.

Très LA Bistro & Café represents an exciting evolution of that vision, bringing our hospitality philosophy into a permanent restaurant space where culinary creativity, design, service, and culture can fully come to life.

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