Top 141 Chefs 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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Sous Chef
North Italia —Mission Viejo, CA
- $71,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
WELLNESS CHEF
The Kitchen Remedy —Newport Beach, CA
- From $120,000 a year
- Temporary
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- In-person
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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 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
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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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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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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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
EXECUTIVE CHEF (PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL) MISSION VIEJO CA
Morrison Healthcare —Mission Viejo, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Sous Chef
Montage International —Laguna Beach, CA
- $72,000 - $86,000 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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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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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Sous Chef
The Capital Grille —Costa Mesa, CA
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Cooking
- Team management
- Senior level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Sushi Chef
Yuzu Japanese Sushi Bar —Costa Mesa, CA
- From $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- In-person
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
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Assistant Pastry Chef
Zov's Bakery —Tustin, CA
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Bakery
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Sushi Chef
Houston's —Irvine, CA
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- US work authorization
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
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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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Sushi Chef
Laguna Sushi —Laguna Niguel, CA
- $160 - $200 a day
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Grocery store experience
- In-person
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Culinary Chef
Gratitude Lodge —Newport Beach, CA
- From $70,304 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- BLS Certification
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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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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