Top 98 Chef manager Jobs in Mission Viejo, 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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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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Kitchen Production Manager
IKEA US —Costa Mesa, CA
- $78,946 - $94,646 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Customer service
- 5 years
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
7d
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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Kitchen Manager
Prime Pizza —Mission Viejo, CA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Cash register
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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 Manager - UCI - Brandywine
Aramark —Irvine, CA
- $75,000 - $78,000 a year
- Customer service
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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
North Italia —Mission Viejo, CA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Disability 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
SC Wings Block, LLC —Mission Viejo, CA
- $55,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Store discount
- Health insurance
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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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Brio-Executive Chef
Bravo Brio Restaurants —Irvine, CA
- Full-time
- Sales
- Continuous improvement
- Cleaning
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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 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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Executive Chef
PF Changs —Newport Beach, CA
- $89,000 - $109,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Paid training
- Health insurance
Executive Chef
Great Maple —Anaheim, CA
- $115,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Cooking
- Hotel
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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 Institutional Cook
County of Orange —Orange County, CA
- $61,318.40 - $82,659.20 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Basic math

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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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chef manager jobs in mission viejo, ca

CHEF / KITCHEN MANAGER

Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Production Manager

Executive Sous Chef - Hilton Anaheim

Culinary Services Manager

Kitchen Manager

Head Chef - OC Interim Housing (JR 5736)

Chef Manager - UCI - Brandywine

Executive Chef, Leatherby's Restaurant

Executive Chef

Senior Chef Manager

Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager

Brio-Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Executive Kitchen Manager

Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Head Chef

Head Institutional Cook

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