Top 77 Executive chef Jobs in Los Alamitos 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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Chef Manager - UCI - Brandywine
Aramark —Irvine, CA
- $75,000 - $78,000 a year
- Customer service
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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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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Executive Chef
SOUTHWEST WINE & SPIRITS LLC —Culver City, CA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Executive Chef
Bon Appetit —La Mirada, CA
- $110,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Cooking
- 3 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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11d
Executive Chef | Kali Hotel & Rooftop
Kali Hotel & Rooftop —Inglewood, CA
- $160,000 - $170,000 a year
- Bar
- Hotel
- Continuous improvement
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
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Executive Chef
Chart House —Redondo Beach, CA
- $95,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Guest services
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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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
Executive Chef - New Hotel Opening
Quorum Hospitality —Redondo Beach, CA
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Holidays
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
American Golf Corporation —Lakewood, CA
- $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Senior level
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DIRECTOR OF CULINARY OPERATIONS
Mendocino Farms —El Segundo, CA
- $140,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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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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Chef de Cuisine
Legends Global —Long Beach, CA
- $40 an hour
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Executive Chef
Tam O'Shanter —Los Angeles, CA
- $105,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Basic math
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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
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
Altius Search Group —Costa Mesa, CA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- ServSafe
- Mentoring
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Director of Culinary Services
Marbella Anaheim —Anaheim, CA
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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11d
Outside Sales Executive Republic Master Chefs – South Bay Territory
American Textile Maintenance Co INC —Long Beach, CA
- $52,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Business development
- Driver's License
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
The Bull Pen —Redondo Beach, CA
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Cooking
- English
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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
11 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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