Top 202 Culinary manager Jobs in Costa Mesa, 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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14d
Cashier/Prep Cook
Santa Maria BBQ —Huntington Beach, CA
- $16.80 - $21.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Assistant General Manager- (2 years Fine Dining Restaurant)
Angelina's Pizzeria —Irvine, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- ServSafe
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook II
Marriott International, Inc —Newport Beach, CA
- $29.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Fair chance
9d
Executive Chef - EC
Montage International —Laguna Beach, CA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Online Application
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
Prep Cook
Marriott International, Inc —Newport Beach, CA
- $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Fair chance
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
13d
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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Executive Chef
PF Changs —Newport Beach, CA
- $89,000 - $109,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Cook 2
Pacific City Operations, LLC —Huntington Beach, CA
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Team management
Senior Chef Manager
Eurest —Irvine, CA
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Restaurant Manager, Paseo
Delaware North —Anaheim, CA
- $73,700 - $92,800 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- 2 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Head Chef- Orange County
Buona Forchetta —Newport Beach, CA
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Restaurant
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Senior Restaurant & Bar Manager
Pacific City Operations, LLC —Huntington Beach, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- ServSafe
- Hotel
General Manager
Sweetfin Holdings LLC —Costa Mesa, CA
- Full-time
- Sales
- Fast casual restaurant
- Recruiting
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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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Sous Chef
The Capital Grille —Costa Mesa, CA
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Cooking
- Team management
- Senior level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Director of Banquets
Montage International —Newport Beach, CA
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
5d
Senior Food & Beverage Manager
The Westin Anaheim Resort —Anaheim, CA
- $84,000 - $86,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Sanitation
- Opportunities for advancement
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13d
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

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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
14 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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culinary manager jobs in costa mesa, ca

CHEF / KITCHEN MANAGER

Cashier/Prep Cook

Assistant General Manager- (2 years Fine Dining Restaurant)

Cook II

Executive Chef - EC

Prep Cook

Chef de Cuisine

Kitchen Manager

Executive Chef

Cook 2

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Restaurant Manager, Paseo

Head Chef- Orange County

Senior Restaurant & Bar Manager

General Manager

R&D Chef

Sous Chef

Director of Banquets

Senior Food & Beverage Manager

Banquet Chef

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