Top 117 Culinary lead Jobs in San Diego Ca

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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Chef, Restaurant
Loews Coronado Bay Resort —Coronado, CA
- $80,300 - $100,400 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Chef de Cuisine
Town & Country Resort —San Diego, CA
- $100,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Senior level
- Leadership
Senior Restaurant Chef
Sheraton San Diego Resort —San Diego, CA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Food Operations Manager 1
Sodexo —San Diego, CA
- $67,405 - $87,230 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Associate's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Assistant Director of Food & Beverage
Rancho Santa Fe Association —Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- $115,000 - $125,000 a year
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
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Chef de Cuisine
Town and Country Resort —San Diego, CA
- $100,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Senior level
- Leadership
Lead Cook
Marriott International, Inc —San Diego, CA
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
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Executive Chef
By The Sea —Coronado, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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PREPARED FOODS MANAGER
Jimbo's —San Diego, CA
- $26 - $34 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Full Time - Snapdragon Stadium Premium Manager
Aztec Shops, SDSU —San Diego, CA
- $21.02 - $34.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Bar
- 18 years or older
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
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Full Time - Campus Dining Sous Chef
Aztec Shops, SDSU —San Diego, CA
- $21.02 - $34.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Flexible schedule
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Lead Cook - Weekly Pay - Up to $26/hr. - Full Time
Trio Community Meals —San Diego, CA
- Up to $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Sushi Line Cook
BELMONT PARK ENTERTAINMENT LLC —San Diego, CA
- $23 - $32 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Quality control
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Executive Sous Chef
Sodexo —San Diego, CA
- $67,405 - $87,230 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Director of Culinary Services
Solstice at El Cajon —El Cajon, CA
- $33 - $35 an hour
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Organizational skills
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
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Private Chef - Mental Health Residential Home
California Healing Centers —Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- $30 - $32 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Supervising experience
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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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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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Kitchen Director
Tiger Hospitality Group —La Jolla, CA
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
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Venue Stadium Chef

San Diego Convention Center -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$130,000 - $150,000 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Team management

Full Job Description

Become our next Venue Stadium Chef at the iconic San Diego Convention Center!

Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Match, PTO, and Tuition Reimbursement

Job Listing:

We are searching for an experienced Venue Stadium Chef for the San Diego Convention Center located in San Diego, CA.

About the job

Join a role where you’ll provide multi-unit culinary expertise, operational support, and training across a wide geographic area. You’ll strengthen culinary execution by supporting menu development, large-scale catering, recipe creation, food safety standards, and frontline and manager training. This role also plays a key part in system implementation, plate costing, inventory oversight, and compliance with products, vendors, and food management systems. You’ll help maintain consistent standards, assist with recruitment, and ensure strong culinary performance across the district.

Incentive Eligibility: Eligible to participate in Sodexo's incentive plan and earn variable compensation in addition to base salary.

What’s in it for you

Opportunities to lead menu development, culinary planning, and large catering initiatives.
A key position in supporting training, onboarding, and development for both frontline and culinary leaders.
Hands-on experience with financial controls, plate costing, and food management systems.
The ability to help shape culinary standards, support recruitment, and elevate operational excellence across the region.

What you’ll bring

Strong culinary expertise across menu development, recipe creation, and high-volume- production.
Experience with plate costing, inventory management, and P&L management.
Proficiency with culinary and food management systems, including FMS implementation and training.
Skill in training others on food safety, standards, systems, and culinary techniques.
Ability to support staffing needs, including recruiting, selecting, and developing culinary talent.
Strong presentation skills and confidence representing the organization in sales, retention, and program showcases.
Excellent organizational abilities, adaptability, and the capacity to support multiple units in a fast-moving- environment.

Requirements

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Management Experience: 5 years
Related Experience: 3 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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