Top 77 Head chef Jobs in Pasadena 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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Executive Sous Chef for Events
Los Angeles Restaurant Group —Sherman Oaks, CA
- $42 - $45 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Flexible schedule
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6d
Executive Chef - Modern American Concept
BMRS —Los Angeles, CA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef - Elevated Eastside Bar
BMRS —Los Angeles, CA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Spanish
- Inventory management
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Head Chef
Rosemary Food Service LLC —Los Angeles, CA
- From $1,400 a week
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Culinary experience
- ServSafe
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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1d
Bakery Production Chef
King's Hawaiian —Sepulveda, CA
- $95,000 - $135,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Spanish
- High school diploma or GED
Area Executive Chef
Sodexo —Los Angeles, CA
- $74,290 - $115,500 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
6d
Sous Chef
RVR Restaurant —Venice, CA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Email
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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Wok Chef (Century City)
TTFB CA LLC. —Los Angeles, CA
- From $27 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- 401(k) matching
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General Manager - Restaurant
Prince St. Pizza —Venice, CA
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Fast casual restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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6d
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
Harold's Chicken Shack —Los Angeles, CA
- From $25 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Management
- Casual dining restaurant
- Culinary experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Chef
Bon Vivant —Los Angeles, CA
- $1,000 - $1,800 a week
- Full-time
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- 5 years
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Head Sushi Chef
Sushi Restaurant —Studio City, CA
- Up to $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Kitchen Manager/Chef
Hero Eats —Santa Monica, CA
- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Cooking
- Research
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Chef de Cuisine
L'Ermitage Beverly Hills —Beverly Hills, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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9d
Head Sous Chef - JOEY DTLA
JOEY Restaurants —Los Angeles, CA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Email
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Chef - JOEY DTLA
JOEY Restaurants —Los Angeles, CA
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Email
- Hospitality
- Management
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Make & Pack Sous Chef, Operations
Gate Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $68,000 - $73,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
1d
Cook II
ETC —Santa Monica, CA
- $33 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- English
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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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