Top 190 Chef Jobs in Orange County 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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Pastry Sous Chef
Nobu Newport Beach —Newport Beach, CA
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- 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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Sous Chef
Flower Child —Newport Beach, CA
- $71,000 - $73,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- Team management
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Culinary Services Director
Aegis Living —Orange County, CA
- $38 - $43 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Word processing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
The Ranch Restaurant and Saloon —Anaheim, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- US work authorization
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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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
Irvine Program Chef
Brigaid —Irvine, CA
- $92,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Current TB test
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Sous Chef
Great Maple —Anaheim, CA
- $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- ServSafe
- English
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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 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
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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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
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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Banquet Sous Chef
Big Canyon Country Club Careers —Newport Beach, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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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
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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Executive Chef
Great Maple —Anaheim, CA
- $115,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Cooking
- Hotel
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Executive Chef, Bourbon Steak - Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and Club
Hilton —Dana Point, CA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Sanitation
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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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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