Top 43 Head chef Jobs in Irvine Ca

Head Chef and Kitchen Manager
New Concept —Seal Beach, CA
- From $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- ServSafe
- In-person
- Paid time off
- Food provided
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9d
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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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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Sous Chef/Food Service Worker
Casa de Amma/San Juan Capistrano —San Juan Capistrano, CA
- $25 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Head Chef
Descanso Restaurant —Costa Mesa, CA
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Chef-Las Brisas
Las Brisas —Laguna Beach, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef
Bear Flag Fish Company —Newport Beach, CA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- 3 years
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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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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Senior Cook
T&T Supermarket —Irvine, CA
- $26.00 - $32.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
12d
Sous Chef - Marbella Country Club
Century Golf Partners Management —San Juan Capistrano, CA
- $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Cooking
- Maintenance
Line Cook
Vatan —Newport Beach, CA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Restaurant
- Opportunities for advancement
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7d
Sous Chef, Banquets
Montage International —Newport Beach, CA
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Line Cooks & Lead Cooks
Great Maple —Anaheim, CA
- $21.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
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Sous Chef-Las Brisas
Las Brisas —Laguna Beach, CA
- $68,000 - $78,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook/Pizza maker & baker
FRATELLINOS ITALIAN RESTAURANT —Orange, CA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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Head Chef
Gmj Garcia Inc —Whittier, CA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Kitchen
- Employee discount
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Line Cook
LUNCH BANG LLC —Santa Ana, CA
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Restaurant
- Food Handler Certification
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Salad and Dessert Prep- Orange County
Buona Forchetta —Newport Beach, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Casual dining restaurant
- 5 years
- US work authorization
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Sushi Chef
Sushi Roku Newport Beach —Newport Beach, CA
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 2 years
- Opportunities for advancement
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Restaurant/Kitchen Lead
LAGUNAASIDE —Ladera Ranch, CA
- $21.00 - $22.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
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Head Chef and Kitchen Manager

New Concept -
Seal Beach, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $80,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off
Food provided

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Staff supervision
Line cook experience
Food service purchasing
Food service health code compliance
Team leadership
Pastry chef experience
Kitchen cost control
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Seafood
Team training
Kitchen staff training
Bar management
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff
Restaurant cost management
Kitchen stations
Food service management
Sous chef experience

Full Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Head Chef & Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen and oversee daily operations for a coastal casual concept featuring fresh seafood, quality steaks, and a full sushi bar. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can run a high-volume kitchen, manage a diverse team across multiple stations, and maintain consistent, high-quality food across three distinct culinary disciplines.

## Responsibilities

- Oversee all kitchen operations, including the grill/steak station, seafood preparation, and sushi bar
- Develop and refine menus that reflect coastal casual cuisine while maintaining quality and consistency
- Hire, train, schedule, and manage kitchen staff, including sushi chefs, line cooks, and prep staff
- Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships (with particular attention to seafood freshness and sourcing)
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards, including raw fish handling protocols
- Maintain quality control across all stations during service
- Collaborate with ownership/management on menu pricing, specials, and seasonal offerings
- Manage labor costs and kitchen budgets
- Train staff on food safety, knife skills, and preparation standards
- Handle scheduling, performance management, and team culture in the kitchen

## Requirements

- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a full-service restaurant
- Strong experience with seafood and steak preparation; sushi experience strongly preferred (or proven ability to manage a sushi program/sushi chefs)
- Working knowledge of kitchen management, including inventory, ordering, and cost control
- Food Safety Manager certification (ServSafe or equivalent) required or obtainable
- Experience managing and training kitchen staff across multiple stations
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

## Preferred Qualifications

- Culinary degree or formal training
- Experience opening or running a coastal/seafood-focused concept
- Established relationships with seafood vendors/suppliers
- Sushi experience a plus

## What We Offer

- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Opportunity to shape the menu and kitchen culture of a growing concept

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Food provided
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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head chef jobs in irvine ca

Head Chef and Kitchen Manager

Head Chef - OC Interim Housing (JR 5736)

Head Chef

Sous Chef/Food Service Worker

Head Chef

Head Chef-Las Brisas

Executive Chef

Head Chef- Orange County

Senior Cook

Sous Chef - Marbella Country Club

Line Cook

Sous Chef, Banquets

Line Cooks & Lead Cooks

Sous Chef-Las Brisas

Line Cook/Pizza maker & baker

Head Chef

Line Cook

Salad and Dessert Prep- Orange County

Sushi Chef

Restaurant/Kitchen Lead

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