Top 169 Chef Jobs in Newport Coast, Ca

Executive Chef - Culinary Training Required
Salt Creek Grille —Dana Point, CA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
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Culinary Chef Instructor PT
Co-Lab Culinary Training Collective —Santa Ana, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Paid time off
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Sous Chef
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Irvine, CA
- $22.61 - $28.25 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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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
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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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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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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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Sous Chef - UCI- The Oasis
Aramark —Irvine, CA
- $78,000 - $80,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
1d
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
Development Chef
Stir Foods —Fullerton, CA
- $70,304 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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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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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
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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Executive Chef
Great Maple —Anaheim, CA
- $115,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Cooking
- Hotel
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Chef de Cuisine @ Newport Beach Country Club (DOE: 78k - 82k)
NBCC LLC —Newport Beach, CA
- $78,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Restaurant
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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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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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
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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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 - Culinary Training Required

Salt Creek Grille -
Dana Point, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $110,000 a year

Qualifications

Food quality maintenance
Operations management
Team development
Hiring
Profit & loss
Recruiting
Menu costing

Full Job Description

Executive ChefLead the Kitchen. Inspire the Team. Create Something Exceptional.

Are you the type of chef who takes pride in every plate, expects excellence from your team, and believes a clean, organized kitchen is the foundation of a successful restaurant?

We're looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead the entire Back of House for our high-volume, upscale steak and seafood restaurant in beautiful Dana Point. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to build a team, mentor future leaders, and truly take ownership of the kitchen.

This isn't just another chef position—we're looking for a leader who wants to leave their mark.

What You'll Do

Lead all Back of House operations with professionalism and accountability.
Build, mentor, coach, and inspire a high-performing culinary team.
Create a culture of pride, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, food safety, and sanitation.
Ensure every dish leaves the kitchen with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
Develop exciting daily and seasonal specials while maintaining our core menu standards.
Control food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and waste.
Train and develop sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and dish team members.
Work closely with ownership and management to elevate the guest experience and restaurant performance.
Lead by example—this is a hands-on leadership role.

We're Looking For Someone Who...

Has several years of Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
Has a passion for steak, seafood, and scratch cooking.
Leads with integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Loves developing people and helping others succeed.
Is highly organized and detail-oriented.
Takes pride in running an exceptionally clean and efficient kitchen.
Stays calm under pressure and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Thinks like an owner and treats the restaurant as if it were their own.
Enjoys being creative and introducing exciting daily specials and new culinary ideas.
Is motivated to build something special—not just collect a paycheck.

What Success Looks Like

An organized kitchen where every station is ready for service.
A motivated team that enjoys coming to work.
Outstanding food quality and consistency.
Strong food and labor cost controls.
Happy guests, positive reviews, and fewer mistakes.
A kitchen culture built on respect, accountability, and pride.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Competitive salary based on experience.
Creative freedom to showcase your talent through daily and seasonal specials.
Supportive ownership that values new ideas and innovation.
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on an established restaurant with tremendous growth potential.
Beautiful coastal location in Dana Point.
A team committed to delivering exceptional hospitality and unforgettable dining experiences.

If you're an experienced culinary leader who believes details matter, enjoys developing great people, and wants the opportunity to build an exceptional kitchen, we'd love to meet you.

Bring your passion. Bring your leadership. Bring your creativity. We'll provide the stage.

Requirements

3 years minimum in prior Exec Chef Role.

Computer literate with the ability to quickly learn new software.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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