Top 49 executive chef Jobs in costa mesa ca

Executive Chef - Cucina Enoteca Newport Beach
Urban Kitchen Group —Newport Beach, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef
Pasea Hotel & Spa —Huntington Beach, CA
- $125,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Mentoring
Executive Chef - EC
Montage International —Laguna Beach, CA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Online Application
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
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
Executive Chef
Pacific Hospitality Group —Huntington Beach, CA
- $125,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Mentoring
Executive Chef
BUSCH GROUP —Huntington Beach, CA
- $125,000 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Mentoring
Executive Chef
Altius Search Group —Costa Mesa, CA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- ServSafe
- Mentoring
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Executive Chef
Aramark —Irvine, CA
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Team management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
Nick&Nicky's Thai Family Cuisine —Brea, CA
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Training & development
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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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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Executive Chef
Eurest —Costa Mesa, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Executive Chef
Bear Flag Fish Company —Newport Beach, CA
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Organizational skills
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Executive Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Irvine, CA
- $104,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
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Chef de Cuisine
Sushi Roku Newport Beach —Newport Beach, CA
- Evenings as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
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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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Head Chef
Eureka —Irvine, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF
Hyatt Regency Orange County —Orange County, CA
- $93,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Hotel
- Organizational skills
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Head Chef- Orange County
Buona Forchetta —Newport Beach, CA
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Restaurant
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Executive Chef
Old Ranch Country Club —Seal Beach, CA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Culinary Manager
Flecha Restaurant —Huntington Beach, CA
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Executive Chef - Cucina Enoteca Newport Beach

Urban Kitchen Group -
Newport Beach, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $100,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Teamwork
ServSafe
Customer service
Fine dining experience
Team development
Hospitality industry experience
Organizational skills
Italian cuisine
Managing kitchen staff
ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Full Job Description

Summary

Oversee and coordinate the planning, organization, training, and leadership of all back-of-house operations for our exceptional modern Italian dining experience. This is a hands-on role for a chef who can balance fine technique with efficient operations and a collaborative team culture. The ideal candidate brings creativity, discipline, and strong leadership, with a passion for seasonal ingredients, house-made pasta, elevated Italian classics, and consistent execution.

Responsibilities

Design and execute seasonal menus inspired by modern Italian cuisine.
Lead daily kitchen operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and timing.
Train, mentor, and manage kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, and prep cooks.
Maintain food cost, labor cost, and inventory within budget goals.
Build recipes, specs, and plating standards for all menu items.
Oversee ordering, vendor relationships, product sourcing, and inventory control.
Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, safety, and employment regulations by clearly communicating and reinforcing standards and procedures to all staff members.
Collaborate with ownership and front-of-house leadership on specials, events, and guest experience.
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism in the kitchen.
Maintain equipment and manage repairs.
Continue self-education related to food trends through research, networking, and periodicals.
Create a positive employee relations climate that embodies the UKG standard of culture.
Responsible for hiring and scheduling, and ensuring that all positions are staffed appropriately based on business levels.
Make employment and termination decisions consistent with Human Resource guidelines.
Perform employee performance reviews on a timely basis.
The position is full-time and requires regular, reliable attendance.
Any other duties are at the discretion of the owner and/or Culinary Director.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills, initiating hospitality.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Commitment to educate, supervise, and direct the work of others.
Extensive knowledge of cooking techniques and Italian cuisines.
Understand and possess a strong sense of cost control.
Familiarity with fine dining steps of service.
Working knowledge of computer word processing programs and restaurant POS programs.
Knowledge of safety and sanitation.
Communicate and understand the English language and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Physically able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for periods of up to 10 hours in length, lifting, bending and stooping and to frequently lift and carry plates, trays and other objects weighing 35 pounds or more.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of management experience with emphasis on catering and fine dining.
High volume experience necessary.
Valid serve safe manager certificate.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $100,000 Annual

Apply today! We can't wait to meet you!

www.urbankitchengroup.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Experience:

Management: 5 years (Required)
Fine Dining: 3 years (Required)
Italian: 3 years (Required)
Full Service Restaurant: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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