Top 50 Executive chef Jobs in San Jose, Ca

EXECUTIVE CHEF - Union School District, San Jose, CA
Chartwells K12 —San Jose, CA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Sr Executive Chef
CCL Hospitality Group —Union City, CA
- $115,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Executive Chef- Redwood City
Oakmont Senior Living —Palo Alto, CA
- $84,000 - $90,000 a year
- Criminal background check
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Senior level
- Store discount
- COVID-19 protective measures
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Executive Chef
Millennium Hotels and Resorts —Sunnyvale, CA
- $140,000 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Executive Chef - DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose
Hilton —San Jose, CA
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Executive Chef
ISS —Sunnyvale, CA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Senior level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
RH —Los Gatos, CA
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Cooking
- Mentoring
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Executive Chef
Troon —San Jose, CA
- $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Executive Culinary Manager
Topgolf —San Jose, CA
- $92,820 - $113,360 a year
- Extended hours
- 8 years
- 21 years or older
- Mentoring
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
2d
Executive Chef - Senior Living
HumanGood —Los Altos, CA
- $102,000 - $125,000 a year
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
The Watermark at San Jose —San Jose, CA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
- Cooking
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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Executive Chef, Valley Goat
Treehouse Sunnyvale, L.L.C. —Sunnyvale, CA
- $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word processing
- Hotel
8d
Executive Chef
Four Seasons —East Palo Alto, CA
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
Executive Chef - Nvidia
Bon Appetit —Santa Clara, CA
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bar
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Chef De Cuisine
Tesla —Palo Alto, CA
- $76,000 - $192,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
1d
EXECUTIVE CHEF - PLANT-FORWARD CULINARY INNOVATION LEADER
Eurest —Palo Alto, CA
- $115,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ServSafe
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Executive Chef - Catering
Stanford University —Stanford, CA
- $105,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- ServSafe
- English
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Culinary Director - Nvidia
Bon Appetit —Santa Clara, CA
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Head Chef
JOEY Restaurants —Santa Clara, CA
- $100,000 - $140,000 a year
- Email
- Hospitality
- Management
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Head Chef
Upper Crust Food Service —San Jose, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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EXECUTIVE CHEF - Union School District, San Jose, CA

Chartwells K12 -
San Jose, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $85,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Team management
Managing kitchen staff

Full Job Description

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, dental & vision insurance, PTO, 401K

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit www.ChartwellsK12.com.

Job Summary

Union School District, located in San Jose, CA, is seeking an inspirational, kid-focused Executive Chef to lead culinary operations serving approximately 5,400 students across 8 schools. Reporting to the Director of Dining Services, this hands-on leader will oversee daily food production and program execution, beginning each day with visits to school sites to ensure quality, consistency, and operational excellence. Responsibilities include menu management, production sheets, recipe books and recipe compliance, food safety and sanitation, inventory management, and maintaining high culinary standards across the district. The Executive Chef will also oversee and create light catering events while helping drive innovative student engagement programs such as Mood Boost, Global Eats, and Student Choice.

This opportunity is ideal for a highly organized, self-motivated culinary professional with K-12 experience who enjoys building strong teams and creating memorable dining experiences for students. Success in this role requires the ability to lead through influence, as the district's dining team is unionized and relationships, communication, and collaboration are key to achieving results. The Executive Chef will mentor and develop staff, bring fresh ideas to enhance participation, and support operational and financial goals, all while enjoying an outstanding Monday–Friday daytime schedule that provides excellent work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

A.S. or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum of three plus years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
Catering experience a plus
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
Institutional and batch cooking experiences
Hands-on chef experience a must!
Comprehensive knowledge of food trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Apply to Chartwells Schools today!

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid Parental Leave
Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wpcontent/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ChartwellsK12.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Req ID: 1554370

Chartwells K12

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