Top 131 Kitchen 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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Lead Chef
Milligram Costa Mesa —Costa Mesa, CA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- In-person
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Executive Kitchen Manager
Tender Greens —Irvine, CA
- $66,600 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Associate Operations Manager, Kitchen Innovation
Yum! Brands —Irvine, CA
- $109,400 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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Kitchen Production Manager
IKEA US —Costa Mesa, CA
- $78,946 - $94,646 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Customer service
- 5 years
Head Institutional Cook
County of Orange —Orange County, CA
- $61,318.40 - $82,659.20 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Basic math
Kitchen Manager
Bear Flag Fish Company —Costa Mesa, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Fast casual restaurant
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Chef
SkyChefs —Santa Ana, CA
- $86,417.73 - $108,021.41 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- Cooking
- Free parking
- AD&D insurance
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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 Supervisor
Sage Hospitality —Irvine, CA
- $27 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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Kitchen Manager
Gen Korean BBQ —Tustin, CA
- $19 - $21 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Manager / Chef
THE STARTING GATE —Los Alamitos, CA
- $51,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Mid-level
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Head Chef
The Arc Los Angeles & Orange Counties —Downey, CA
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- 5 years
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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Chef de Cuisine - Kalbi Social Club Brea
SL&C KSC Brea —Brea, CA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- 5 years
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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BOH Supervisor
King's Fish House - Laguna Hills —Laguna Hills, CA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Basic math
- English
- Mid-level
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
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Production Kitchen Supervisor
Crspie Treats —Anaheim, CA
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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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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CHEF / KITCHEN MANAGER

Lead Chef

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Associate Operations Manager, Kitchen Innovation

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Kitchen Production Manager

Head Institutional Cook

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