Top 118 Executive chef Jobs in San Mateo Ca

Restaurant, Chef Manager
Neiman Marcus —Palo Alto, CA
- $70,915 - $92,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Human resources
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
10d
Executive Chef - Dirty Habit
Sage Hospitality —San Francisco, CA
- Up to $115,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- 5 years
- Hotel
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Chef de Cuisine
Confidential —Berkeley, CA
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Mentoring
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5d
Executive Sous Chef
Flagship Facility Services, Inc. —Menlo Park, CA
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
Bon Appetit —Foster City, CA
- $110,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Executive Chef Task Force
Bon Appetit —Redwood City, CA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Director of Culinary
Starbird Chicken —San Francisco, CA
- $150,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ServSafe
- Databases
- Travel
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Independent Restaurant Culinary Director
Bon Appetit —South San Francisco, CA
- $130,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bar
- ServSafe
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Executive Sous Chef
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport —Burlingame, CA
- $83,600 - $125,500 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Cooking
Executive Sous Chef
Gate Gourmet —Burlingame, CA
- $100,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- ServSafe
- Computer literacy
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Executive Chef
Atria Senior Living —Foster City, CA
- $98,000 - $112,700 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Executive Chef
The Red Door Group —Oakland, CA
- $105,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Executive Chef
Smoking Pig Bbq —Fremont, CA
- $85,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Analysis skills
- Travel
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Lead Line Cook / Sous Chef
Confidential —San Francisco, CA
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Paid training
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Head Pastry Chef / Bakery Manager (commissary)
elaichi co. —Emeryville, CA
- $28 - $36 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bakery
- Mentoring
- In-person
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
12d
Chef Manager
Aramark —Dublin, CA
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Customer service
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
5d
Chef Manager
Novela —San Francisco, CA
- $75,000 - $134,586 a year
- Overnight shift
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Kitchen Lead / Chef Team Member
Foodhall —San Francisco, CA
- From $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- No background check
- Merchandising
- Flexible schedule
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4d
Chef de Cuisine
Aramark —Palo Alto, CA
- $70,304 - $90,000 a year
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
7d
Executive Chef 2
Sodexo —Atherton, CA
- $77,605 - $100,430 a year
- Weekends as needed
- University
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d

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Restaurant, Chef Manager

Neiman Marcus -
Palo Alto, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,915 - $92,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Negotiation

Full Job Description

Location

Palo Alto, California, 94304

Category

Professional Services / Consulting / Outsourcing

R-107201

Posted Date

05/21/2026

Salary Range $70,915 - $88,644*

Onsite

Neiman Marcus

WHO WE ARE:

Neiman Marcus is a leading luxury retailer that provides a curated product assortment, unparalleled services, and exclusive activations for customers in Pursuit of the Extraordinary. It is known for creating the Neiman Marcus magic through exceptional customer experiences including the Neiman Marcus Awards, Fantasy Gifts, seasonal campaigns, and “Retail-tainment” initiatives. Neiman Marcus has a rich history as a brand builder, bringing together the world's top luxury designers and customers to foster a dedicated following for generations. It serves customers across its 36 stores, digital channels, and through remote selling. It is part of Saks Global’s portfolio of world-class luxury retailers and real estate assets.

YOU WILL BE:

As the Restaurant Manager / Chef you will promote the excellence of a Neiman Marcus store by building a professional team, driving top-tier guest experiences through quality food and outstanding customer service, managing catering and special events, and overseeing key Restaurant initiatives.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Restaurant Strategy & Administration

Monitors and documents daily food inventories to minimize food waste, yielding resources to work towards proper food costs
Maintains sufficient skills and knowledge for all kitchen roles to fill in for positions as needed
Maintains all Health and Sanitation standards as directed by NMG, local and federal health departments, and third-party sanitation auditors
Checks each Cook’s station daily to monitor preparation readiness for service
Oversees maintenance of excellent quality and cleanliness across all dining rooms and kitchens
Oversees adherence to Health and Safety standards in work areas
Drives restaurant to achieve and maintain a 90% score or better on seasonal shop reports and sanitation evaluations
Upkeeps current recipe book daily detailing specials, soups, and daily menu items
Works closely with front waitstaff to support smoothly-running kitchen operations
Creates and executes all daily specials and soups by teaching each designated kitchen station roles
Monitors, organizes, and expedites all plates leaving the kitchen
Maintains current and accurate paperwork from POS reports while monitoring restaurant success compared to the bottom line
Manages inventory amounts, batch invoices, and month-end forecasts
Works with supervisor to order food and supplies in accordance with Corporate Purchasing Contracts
Monitors daily food costs to maintain planned food cost percentages
Monitors plating to consistently deliver plates according to set specifications
Trains (or allocates training for) kitchen workers in respective areas of responsibility
Partners with Human Resources on coaching and counseling of kitchen Associates
Works closely with supervisor on catering needs of special events
Drives a professional and courteous environment in all dining rooms
Maintains an active role in the front dining room procedures, driving team to maintain an efficient work environment both inside and outside of the kitchen
Plans, executes, and / or supports special promotions and events for restaurant
Maintains a professional, courteous kitchen environment (e.g., uniform upkeep, employee relations)
Executes food and supplies orders in accordance with Corporate Purchasing Contracts
Maintains close, professional relationship with all restaurant vendors
Keeps menus current by maintaining personal knowledge (e.g., reading cookbooks, magazines, and food journals)
Oversees menu pricing, maintaining set percentages

Associate Development

Enforces Neiman Marcus policies and procedures
Responsible for coaching and counseling direct reports
Oversees restaurant Associates in completing daily tasks
Provides feedback, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action for Associates
Works with Human Resources Manager on matters relevant to Associates (e.g., training, payroll, benefits)
Provides feedback, conflict resolution, and disciplinary action for Associates

Communications

Communicates daily with restaurant management team regarding scheduling, profit and loss reports, upcoming events, and any employee-related concerns
Communicates effectively and daily with all culinary team members and dish crew
Partners with Regional Director of Restaurants to ensure store is running smoothly
Provides relevant updates in weekly department manager meeting
Relays relevant news concerning the restaurant to other department managers
Relays pertinent information and updates to restaurant staff

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

4-6 years of relevant experience
4-year degree preferred
Proven track record achieving business results
History of leading, motivating, and coaching teams to achieve objectives
Basic financial acumen
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively and tactfully advise, counsel, coach, resolve conflict, and negotiate within all levels of an organization
Thorough knowledge of order of service and proper placement of table settings (e.g., china, glass, flatware), food, and beverage as indicated by the kitchen ticket and the guidebook
Exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills
"Win together" mentality
Basic proficiency with MS Office Product Suite, advanced proficiency preferred
Role requires standing, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting and carrying 35 pounds
Associates must be willing to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT NEIMAN MARCUS:

Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
An amazing employee discount

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The salary for this position is between $90,000 - $92,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact the People Business Partner team.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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