Top 134 Chefs Jobs in Laguna Niguel, 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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Sushi Chef
Laguna Sushi —Laguna Niguel, CA
- $160 - $200 a day
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Grocery store experience
- In-person
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Kitchen Manager
King's Fish House - Laguna Hills —Laguna Hills, CA
- $70,304 - $80,000 a year
- Background check
- Restaurant management
- English
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Personal Chef - Orange County
Down to Earth Cuisine —Orange County, CA
- $27 - $29 an hour
- Part-time
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Communication skills
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Kitchen Cooks - Chefs Shift Leads
Taste Catering - Lake Forest, CA —Lake Forest, CA
- From $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- English
- Mid-level
- Cell phone reimbursement
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CHEF, DISTRICT
CulinArt Sector —Ladera Ranch, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Team management
- Mentoring
- 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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Sous Chef - UCI- The Oasis
Aramark —Irvine, CA
- $78,000 - $80,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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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
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
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Private Chef
Friendly Franchisees Corp —Newport Beach, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Flexible schedule
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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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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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Culinary Services Manager
Ventura Foods —Irvine, CA
- $114,801.00 - $150,678.15 a year
- 7 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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WELLNESS CHEF
The Kitchen Remedy —Newport Beach, CA
- From $120,000 a year
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- In-person
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Executive Chef
MINA Group —Dana Point, CA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Sanitation
- Fair chance
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Executive Chef, Leatherby's Restaurant
Delaware North —Costa Mesa, CA
- $78,400 - $115,000 a year
- Day shift
- Senior level
- Leadership
- 2 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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
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
Chef/Experienced Line Cook
Jimmy B's —San Clemente, CA
- $25.27 - $50.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Mid-level
- In-person
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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

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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chefs jobs in laguna niguel, ca

CHEF / KITCHEN MANAGER

Sushi Chef

Kitchen Manager

Personal Chef - Orange County

Kitchen Cooks - Chefs Shift Leads

CHEF, DISTRICT

Chef de Cuisine

Sous Chef - UCI- The Oasis

Chef de Cuisine

Executive Sous Chef - Hilton Anaheim

Private Chef

R&D Chef

Head Chef - OC Interim Housing (JR 5736)

Culinary Services Manager

WELLNESS CHEF

Executive Chef

Executive Chef, Leatherby's Restaurant

Head Institutional Cook

Banquet Chef

Chef/Experienced Line Cook

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