Top 179 chefs Jobs in poway, ca

Executive Chef
Pinnacle International Hotels & Resorts —San Diego, CA
- From $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Restaurant management
- Cooking
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Executive Kitchen Manager
Breakfast Republic - Encinitas —Encinitas, CA
- $27 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Banquet Chef
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa —Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- English
- Mid-level
- On-the-job training
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Executive Chef
OMG Hospitality Group —San Diego, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef
Pacific Social —San Diego, CA
- $70,000 - $82,500 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sushi Chef
Sushi Monster —Poway, CA
- $20.00 - $29.22 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Sous Chef
ISS —Poway, CA
- $28.01 - $36.86 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Café
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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10d
Sushi Chef, Poway
KYTT LLC —Poway, CA
- From $20 an hour
- Entry level
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Chef
The Boil Daddy San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Casual dining restaurant
- Culinary experience
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
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Lead Chef
Hako Hako —San Diego, CA
- $20 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
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Lead Line Cook/Sous Chef
Meal Prep Sunday San Diego —Vista, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chef De Partie - Banquets
Sheraton San Diego Resort —San Diego, CA
- $26.30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
La Costa Glen Carlsbad CCRC LLC —Carlsbad, CA
- $70,000 - $84,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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10d
Executive Chef/Chef
Water Grill San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $105,000 - $125,000 a year
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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5d
Sushi Chef
Harmony Cuisine 2B1 -MAT INTERNATIONAL ,INC.- —San Diego, CA
- From $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Cooking
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Employee discount
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Sous Chef
Water Grill San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $70,304 - $80,000 a year
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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5d
Executive Sous Chef
Water Grill San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- English
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
BayHill Tavern —San Diego, CA
- $78,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- In-person
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Chef de Cuisine
Rustic Root Solan Beach —San Diego, CA
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Casual dining restaurant
- Culinary experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Culinary Supervisor
Sodexo —San Diego, CA
- $26.50 - $30.00 an hour
- Online Application
- ServSafe
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance

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Executive Chef

Pinnacle International Hotels & Resorts
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $90,000 a year

Qualifications

Hotel cost control
Journeyman License
Food management
Budget control
Team leadership
Restaurant management
Team development
Culinary Arts
Kitchen cost control
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Hospitality industry experience
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Materials management in food and beverage
Kitchen management
Restaurant cost management
Restaurant experience
Food service management
Team building

Full Job Description

Executive Chef for Exciting New Restaurant Opening 2026!

Position: Executive Chef - Downtown – San Diego, California

Location: Downtown San Diego as part of the soon to open Le Meridien Pinnacle Hotel.

Employment Type: Full Time

Start Date: – tbd

We’re searching for an ambitious, creative, and experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen team for our soon-to-launch Italian inspired restaurant & hotel banquet space. This is a unique opportunity to bring your culinary vision to life, shape the opening menu, and set the standard for an exceptional dining experience from day one. Our new restaurant will be integrated into our new Le Meridien Hotel downtown San Diego and you will be part of establish our restaurant concept.

The Role:

As our Executive Chef, you’ll be the driving force behind our culinary identity. You’ll have full ownership of menu development, kitchen operations, and team leadership. From sourcing top-quality ingredients to crafting unforgettable dishes, your expertise will shape every aspect of our food program.

Responsibilities:

· Help design our restaurant concept and work on initial menus.

· Hire, train, and lead the back-of-house team

· Establish kitchen protocols and opening procedures

· Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and consistency

· Oversee inventory, cost control, and vendor relationships

· Ensure all food safety and sanitation guidelines are strictly followed

· Collaborate with ownership and front-of-house leadership on concept execution

Requirement:

· Certification of culinary training, a degree in Culinary Arts or apprenticeship, Red Seal and journeyman certification

· Minimum 5 years of experience in an executive role in an upscale casual or fine dining kitchen in San Diego.

· Have Direct experience in the San Diego culinary seen, with Italian food and hotel conference space. (prefer currently working in market)

· Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills

· Proven ability to manage costs, inventory, and kitchen budgets

· Passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

· Experience in opening a successful restaurant.

· Culinary degree preferred, but not required

· Experience in Italian, French, or Western Mediterranean cuisine an asset.

What We Offer:

· Competitive salary + performance-based incentives

· Creative freedom to help shape a new culinary concept

· Supportive ownership with a strong commitment to quality and culture

· Opportunity to build and grow your own team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

San Diego, CA 92101 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

San Diego, CA 92101: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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