Top 98 Sous chef Jobs in Irvine Ca

Pastry Sous Chef
Nobu Newport Beach —Newport Beach, CA
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health 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
Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef
Summit House Restaurant —Fullerton, CA
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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2d
Executive Sous Chef - Hilton Anaheim
Hilton —Anaheim, CA
- $125,000 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Sanitation
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Banquet Sous Chef
Big Canyon Country Club Careers —Newport Beach, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
10d
Sous Chef
Great Maple —Anaheim, CA
- $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- ServSafe
- English
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Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager
Celebrations —Costa Mesa, CA
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
- In-person
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10d
Sous Chef
North Italia —Irvine, CA
- $71,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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11d
Sous Chef
The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon —Anaheim, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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
Executive Sous Chef
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation —Buena Park, CA
- $70,304 - $90,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
Sous Chef
SkyChefs —Santa Ana, CA
- $68,338.70 - $85,423.59 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- AD&D insurance
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8d
Sous Chef - Marbella Country Club
Century Golf Partners Management —San Juan Capistrano, CA
- $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Cooking
- Maintenance
SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
Bon Appetit —Aliso Viejo, CA
- $28 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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1d
SOUS CHEF-PROVIDENCE MISSION VIEJO HOSPITAL) MISSION VIEJO CA
Morrison Healthcare —Mission Viejo, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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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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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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Sous Chef
The Reef on the Water —Long Beach, CA
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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5d
Sous Chef
Spaghettini —Seal Beach, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- 5 years
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef - JOEY Newport Beach
JOEY Restaurants —Newport Beach, CA
- $70,304 - $90,000 a year
- Email
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Pastry Sous Chef

Nobu Newport Beach -
Newport Beach, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$75,000 - $80,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Food provided

Qualifications

Teamwork
Operations management
Fine dining experience
Team leadership
Attention to detail
Managing kitchen staff
Food Handler Certification

Full Job Description

Company Overview

Nobu Hospitality is a renowned luxury brand celebrated for its innovative approach to service, design, and culinary excellence. With a global presence spanning five continents, Nobu offers a unique lifestyle experience through its hotels, restaurants, and residences in some of the world's most vibrant destinations.

Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Pastry Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. The Pastry Sous Chef supports the Executive Pastry Chef and Executive Chef in overseeing the daily operations of the pastry department, ensuring all desserts, pastries, and baked goods are prepared with consistency, quality, and precision. This role provides hands-on leadership to the pastry team, oversees production and service, and supports administrative functions including scheduling, inventory, cost control, training, and performance management.

The Pastry Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in maintaining operational excellence, developing team members, and ensuring the pastry department is fully prepared for service while upholding the highest standards of presentation, food safety, cleanliness, and organization.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily pastry operations, including preparation, production, plating, and execution of all desserts, pastries, and baked goods.
Ensure all recipes, preparation methods, portioning, and presentation standards are followed consistently.
Monitor pastry production and quality to ensure all items meet company standards.
Review prep lists, establish daily priorities, and delegate assignments to pastry team members to ensure timely completion.
Maintain full knowledge of dessert menu items, ingredients, recipes, techniques, allergens, and presentation standards.
Provide hands-on support with pastry preparation, baking, finishing, decorating, and plating as operational needs require.
Supervise pastry staff during preparation and service and make real-time decisions to maintain quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.
Train, mentor, coach, and develop new and existing pastry team members.
Monitor employee performance and provide feedback, coaching, and corrective action as appropriate.
Communicate employee performance concerns and recommendations to the Executive Pastry Chef and/or Executive Chef.
Assist with scheduling pastry staff and making adjustments based on business and operational needs.
Monitor staff attendance, timekeeping, breaks, and PTO requests in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Assist with staffing recommendations, including promotions and other employment decisions.
Monitor pastry inventory levels and assist with ordering ingredients, supplies, and equipment as needed.
Conduct and/or assist with inventory counts and ensure accurate inventory management.
Monitor food usage, waste, and portion control and assist with maintaining established food cost targets.
Ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, and FIFO rotation of all pastry products and ingredients.
Monitor product quality throughout preparation and service and take corrective action when standards are not met.
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of pastry stations, equipment, refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and food-handling requirements.
Coordinate with culinary, sushi, Front of House, and management teams to ensure seamless communication and service.
Assist with menu execution, special events, seasonal offerings, and production planning based on business demands.
Attend departmental meetings as required and communicate relevant information to the pastry team.
Maintain composure, professionalism, and efficiency in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Ensure opening, closing, and end-of-day cleaning and organizational procedures are completed properly.
Follow and enforce all company policies, procedures, and standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Experience

Previous professional pastry or baking experience required, preferably in a high-volume or fine-dining environment.
Previous culinary or pastry leadership experience required.
Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, baking methods, ingredients, recipes, and dessert presentation.
Demonstrated ability to execute recipes with precision and maintain consistent quality and presentation.
Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.
Ability to prioritize production and delegate responsibilities effectively.
Ability to work efficiently and make sound decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Knowledge of inventory management, ordering, food cost, waste management, and portion control.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and work on feet for extended periods of 8 hours or more.
Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and perform other physical movements required in a professional kitchen.
Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment with varying and high temperatures.
Ability to perform repetitive pastry tasks including mixing, rolling, piping, decorating, plating, and finishing.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Food provided
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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