Top 118 Chefs Jobs in San Diego, Ca

Executive Chef
Pinnacle Hotels and Restaurants —San Diego, CA
- From $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
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Kitchen Supervisor
DLS Events.com —San Diego, CA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Restaurant management
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Chef Specialized in Greek Cooking
Busy Restaurant, part of growing group —Coronado, CA
- $90,000 - $113,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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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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Culinary Director of Research and Development for CH Projects
Busy Restaurant, part of growing group —San Diego, CA
- $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Training & development
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
Chef / Kitchen Manager
Confidential —San Diego, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chef/Cook
Evolve Treatment Centers —La Mesa, CA
- $31 - $33 an hour
- No weekends
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
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7d
Venue Stadium Chef
San Diego Convention Center —San Diego, CA
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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9d
Sous Chef - La Jolla (Full-time + Tips Sharing)
Behind The Scenes Catering & Events —San Diego, CA
- $77,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Leadership
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11d
Full- Time PM Sous Chef-North Park-San Diego (Wednesday- Sunday)
Bacari Restaurants —San Diego, CA
- $67,000 - $70,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Cook Leader
San Diego Kabob Shack —Chula Vista, CA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Team management
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10d
Chef Manager
Mama's Kitchen —San Diego, CA
- $70,304 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
Sycuan Casino —El Cajon, CA
- $65,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Clean driving record
- ServSafe
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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1d
Culinary Director/Executive Chef
Comunita LLC —San Diego, CA
- $77,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
Sous Chef
Eureka —San Diego, CA
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Driving
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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10d
Executive Chef
Rancho Bernardo Inn —San Diego, CA
- $85,500 - $157,500 a year
- Email
- Senior level
- Resort
- Employee discount
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10d
Executive Chef - Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel —San Diego, CA
- $91,000 - $114,000 a year
- 6 years
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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7d
Sous Chef At The Remy
The Remy —San Diego, CA
- $30 - $50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Cooking
- English
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12d
Banquet Chef - Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Hilton —San Diego, CA
- $78,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —San Diego, CA
- $34.13 - $45.67 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Fair chance

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Executive Chef

Pinnacle Hotels and Restaurants
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
From $85,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Mediterranean cuisine
Banquet experience
Italian cuisine
Materials management in food and beverage

Full Job Description

Executive Chef – New Italian-Inspired Restaurant

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for an exciting new Italian-inspired restaurant opening late summer 2026 which will be part of the New Le Meridien San Diego Pinnacle hotel.

The Opportunity

As Executive Chef, you will serve as the creative and operational leader of the kitchen. You’ll be responsible for developing thoughtful menus, building and guiding a strong team, and establishing efficient, high-quality kitchen operations. This role also includes overseeing culinary execution for the hotel’s 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space, ensuring consistency and excellence across all offerings.

Key Responsibilities

Designing menus that people talk about (restaurant + banquets)
Building and leading a strong, motivated kitchen team
Setting up kitchen systems, standards, and workflows from the ground up
Keeping quality, consistency, and presentation at a top-tier level
Managing food costs, inventory, and supplier relationships
Making sure everything runs clean, safe, and smooth behind the scenes

What We’re Looking For

A passionate chef with a creative edge and strong sense of ownership
Someone who thrives in a pre-opening
A natural leader who knows how to motivate and develop a team
Detail-oriented but also big-picture driven
Focused on delivering amazing food and unforgettable experiences

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in an upscale casual or fine dining environment
Strong culinary foundation with expertise in Italian, French, and Western Mediterranean cuisine
Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and build high-performing teams
Experience managing budgets, food costs, and inventory
Experience overseeing hotel banquet operations in a fast-paced environment
Currently based in the San Diego area

Education & Certifications:

· Culinary degree, Red Seal, apprenticeship, or equivalent professional training preferred

If you’re excited to join a growing company and be part of this incredible opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume—we look forward to connecting with you.

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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chefs jobs in san diego, ca

Executive Chef

Kitchen Supervisor

Executive Chef Specialized in Greek Cooking

Banquet Chef

Culinary Director of Research and Development for CH Projects

Chef / Kitchen Manager

Chef/Cook

Venue Stadium Chef

Sous Chef - La Jolla (Full-time + Tips Sharing)

Full- Time PM Sous Chef-North Park-San Diego (Wednesday- Sunday)

Cook Leader

Chef Manager

Sous Chef

Culinary Director/Executive Chef

Sous Chef

Executive Chef

Executive Chef - Alma San Diego, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Sous Chef At The Remy

Banquet Chef - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

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