Top 100 Sous 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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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
Sous Chef
Great Maple —Anaheim, CA
- $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- ServSafe
- English
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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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Sous Chef
The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon —Anaheim, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Sous Chef / Kitchen Manager
Celebrations —Costa Mesa, CA
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
- In-person
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Sous Chef
North Italia —Irvine, CA
- $71,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
Bon Appetit —Aliso Viejo, CA
- $28 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Mid-level
- University
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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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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Sous Chef, Banquets
Montage International —Newport Beach, CA
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Executive Sous Chef
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation —Buena Park, CA
- $70,304 - $90,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
Sous Chef - Marbella Country Club
Century Golf Partners Management —San Juan Capistrano, CA
- $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Cooking
- Maintenance
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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Sous Chef
SkyChefs —Santa Ana, CA
- $68,338.70 - $85,423.59 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- AD&D insurance
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Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef
Summit House Restaurant —Fullerton, CA
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health 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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Sous Chef
The Reef on the Water —Long Beach, CA
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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The Carnaby - Line Cook
Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby —Anaheim, CA
- Weekends as needed
- 3 years
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Sous Chef
Old Ranch Country Club —Seal Beach, CA
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Cooking
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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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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