Top 37 Chef Jobs in Monterey Bay Ca

Executive Chef
Hyatt Regency Monterey —Monterey, CA
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Taskforce Sous Chef
La Bahia Hotel and Spa —Santa Cruz, CA
- $1,500 - $2,000 a week
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Food provided
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Executive Chef
Hersha Hospitality Management, LP —Marina, CA
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Recruiting
- 1 year
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
Executive Chef
Sanctuary Beach Resort —Marina, CA
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Recruiting
- 1 year
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
Sous Chef - Lalla Grill
Moncada Group —Monterey, CA
- $72,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Leadership
- Time management
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10d
Executive Chef, Culinary Development and Research
University of California Santa Cruz —Santa Cruz, CA
- $92,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Computer literacy
- English
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Executive Chef
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course —Monterey, CA
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Executive Sous Chef
Cordevalle, L.P. —San Martin, CA
- $105,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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10d
Executive Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Monterey, CA
- $47.60 - $61.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Chef Manager
CCL Hospitality Group —Santa Cruz, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Sous Chef - The Bench
Pebble Beach —Pebble Beach, CA
- $75,000 - $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Lead Chef
Shadowbrook Restaurant —Capitola, CA
- $74,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chef/Food & Beverage Manager - Courtyard by Marriott, Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ HOTEL LP —Santa Cruz, CA
- Full-time
- Bar
- Sales
- Mid-level
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Demi Chef de Partie - The Tap Room (Full Time)
Pebble Beach —Pebble Beach, CA
- $27.46 - $32.30 an hour
- Full-time
- 6 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
6d
Sous Chef (Restaurant/Banquet)
InterContinental The Clement Monterey —Monterey, CA
- $84,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Chef de Cuisine
La Bahia Resort and Spa —Santa Cruz, CA
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Cooking
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Sous Chef
Seascape Beach Resort —Aptos, CA
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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LOCAL Task Force Sous Chef, Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort —Santa Cruz, CA
- $1,500 - $1,700 a week
- Weekends as needed
- Supervising experience
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- 401(k) matching
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6d
Sous Chef - Stillwater Bar & Grill
Pebble Beach —Pebble Beach, CA
- $75,000 - $88,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Driver's License
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Monterey, CA
- $29.19 - $33.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED

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Executive Chef

Hyatt Regency Monterey -
Monterey, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$130,000 - $150,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Food provided
Retirement plan
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Menu design
Line cook experience
Teamwork
Guest relations
Team leadership
Labor cost analysis
Team development
Restaurant cost management

Full Job Description

Overview

Are you a creative and dynamic Executive Chef looking for a new challenge? We are seeking an Executive Chef who is passionate about culinary excellence and has a track record of inspiring teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences. As our Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing our culinary operations, menu development, food quality, and ensuring our guests are wowed by every bite. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your talent and lead a team in a beautiful and upscale environment.

Duties

Develop innovative menus.
Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, consistency, and taste across all dining outlets.
Ensure flawless execution of all à la carte, banquet, catering, and daily dining experiences.
Direct all kitchen operations.
Establish and enforce standardized recipes, portion controls, and quality assurance procedures.
Monitor kitchen productivity, workflow, and operational efficiency.
Recruit, mentor, train, and develop high-performing culinary professionals.
Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Develop and manage departmental budgets.
Control food, labor, and operating costs while maintaining quality standards.
Manage purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, and cost control initiatives.
Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction through outstanding culinary experiences.
Respond promptly and professionally to guest feedback.
Collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to create memorable dining events and promotions.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Conduct regular inspections of kitchens and storage areas.

Qualifications:

Culinary degree from an accredited institution preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
At least 5 years as Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a similiar high and fast operation Hotel Property.
Experience managing multiple restaurants and high-volume banquet operations.
Strong knowledge of international cuisines, wine pairings, and luxury dining trends.
Proven success in menu development, food costing, and financial management.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 100 pounds
Ability to work extended hours when business necessitates in humid and/or extreme temperatures

Join us as our Executive Chef to lead a vibrant culinary team dedicated to delivering memorable dining experiences! Your expertise will help shape our culinary standards while fostering an environment of innovation, safety, and hospitality excellence.

Benefits:

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
Dental & Vision Coverage
24/7 Teledoc service
Free Maintenance Medications
Pet Insurance
Hotel Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Food provided
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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