Top 44 Head chef Jobs in Newport Beach Ca

Chef de Cuisine - Kalbi Social Club Brea
SL&C KSC Brea —Brea, CA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- 5 years
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Chef
Eureka —Irvine, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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10d
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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9d
Head Chef- Orange County
Buona Forchetta —Newport Beach, CA
- $30 - $38 an hour
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Restaurant
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Chef
Viaje Restaurant —Long Beach, CA
- $88,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- In person
- Background check
- Cooking
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Executive Chef
Bear Flag Fish Company —Newport Beach, CA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- 3 years
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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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
Head Chef-Las Brisas
Las Brisas —Laguna Beach, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook/Prep Cook
Active Culture —Laguna Beach, CA
- From $18 an hour
- Full-time
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Food Handler Certification
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
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1d
Head Chef
The Arc Los Angeles & Orange Counties —Downey, CA
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- 5 years
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Restaurant Manager
SUPER MEX —Cerritos, CA
- $23 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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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
Hotel Queen Mary - Sous Chef OEM
Evolution Hospitality —Long Beach, CA
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Sous Chef - Marbella Country Club
Century Golf Partners Management —San Juan Capistrano, CA
- $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Cooking
- Maintenance
Food and Beverage Manager
Troon —Yorba Linda, CA
- $73,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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7d
Line Cook
LUNCH BANG LLC —Santa Ana, CA
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Restaurant
- Food Handler Certification
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Salad and Dessert Prep- Orange County
Buona Forchetta —Newport Beach, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Casual dining restaurant
- 5 years
- US work authorization
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Sushi Chef
Sushi Roku Newport Beach —Newport Beach, CA
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 2 years
- Opportunities for advancement
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Senior Cook
T&T Supermarket —Irvine, CA
- $25.50 - $31.75 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance

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Chef de Cuisine - Kalbi Social Club Brea

SL&C KSC Brea
Brea, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $100,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount

Qualifications

Hospitality
Operations management
Cost control
Team development
Hiring
Korean cuisine

Full Job Description

■ About Kalbi Social Club

Kalbi Social Club is a high-energy, modern Korean dining concept focused on elevated flavors, high-quality ingredients, and a dynamic guest experience. We are growing and looking for a strong culinary leader to oversee kitchen operations across multiple locations.

■ The Role

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for leading all back-of-house operations at Kalbi Social Club, ensuring excellence in consistency, quality, profitability, and team development. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on the daily mastery of service, prep, staffing, training, and reporting. As the primary authority in the kitchen, you are the owner of the BOH culture, the culinary identity, and the kitchen P&L.

■ What You’ll Do

Lead the full BOH operation
Collaborate with FOH leadership to optimize guest experience and service flow
Hire, train, coach, and develop BOH team members and kitchen leaders
Manage labor strategy, staffing structure, and accountability to hit productivity targets
Maintain food quality, standards, and execution consistency.
Execute standardized recipes, yields, and portion controls.
Manage food cost, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health compliance standards
Implement systems, SOPs, and prep standards to improve efficiency and consistency
Drive operational performance and financial targets.
Oversee kitchen audits, inspections, and performance reviews
Manage equipment maintenance and kitchen organization
Lead pre-shift meetings and ongoing training programs
Support new store openings or menu rollouts

■ What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience in a Head Chef / Chef de Cuisine / Executive Sous / Kitchen Manager role
Experience with Korean cuisine required
Multi-unit or high-volume restaurant experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of food cost control, inventory systems, and labor management
Proven leadership and team development skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

■ Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $85,000 – $110,000
Performance-based bonus potential
Growth opportunity with a scaling brand
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
PTO
401(k) Matching
Employee discount

■ Why Join Us

This is not just a kitchen role — this is a leadership position responsible for scaling culinary excellence across multiple locations. The Chef de Cuisine will play a critical role in shaping KSC’s future growth.

■ Apply today and be part of building Kalbi Social Club

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience:

Korean cuisine: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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