Top 156 Chef Jobs in Walnut Creek, Ca

Executive Sous Chef - La Mar, San Francisco
Acurio International —San Francisco, CA
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Continuous improvement
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
Paradiso LLC. —San Leandro, CA
- $72,000 - $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Table 63 Hospitality —Oakland, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Executive Chef
Quail Lodge Independent Living —Antioch, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chef
Parche —Oakland, CA
- $85,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Culinary Services Director
Kisco Senior Living —Walnut Creek, CA
- $115,000 - $135,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Current TB test
- ServSafe
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
9d
Chef/Cook
Evolve Treatment Centers —Danville, CA
- $32 - $35 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Family Cook & Household Kitchen Assistant (Part-Time)
California Support Services —Pittsburg, CA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Organizational skills
- Budgeting
- Flexible schedule
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San Ramon Program Chef
Brigaid —San Ramon, CA
- $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Sous Chef
North Italia —Walnut Creek, CA
- $71,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Totio E Didi Food Corporation —Danville, CA
- $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Troon —Pleasanton, CA
- $85,000 a year
- Hospitality
- English
- Mid-level
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Resident Chef (Sur La Table)
CSC Generation —Walnut Creek, CA
- $70,304 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 21 years or older
- Flexible schedule
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Sous Chef
Ruth's Chris —Walnut Creek, CA
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
EXECUTIVE CHEF - K12 FOOD SERVICE - ORINDA, CA
Chartwells K12 —Orinda, CA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- Team management
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Personal Chef (In-Home, Flexible) — Cook on Your Terms, Bay Area
Eat Cook Joy —San Francisco, CA
- $30 - $60 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Flexible schedule
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Executive Chef 3
Sodexo —Moraga, CA
- $89,250 - $115,500 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Executive Chef (Senior Living)
The Point at Rockridge —Oakland, CA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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SOUS CHEF I - CALIFORNIA POLY TECH, VALLEJO, CA
Chartwells HE —Vallejo, CA
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Sous Chef
PINX LLC —San Leandro, CA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Reliable transportation
- Communication skills
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Executive Sous Chef - La Mar, San Francisco

Acurio International
San Francisco, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$90,000 - $110,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Gym membership

Qualifications

Line cook experience
Teamwork
ServSafe
Organizational skills
Kitchen stations

Full Job Description

Executive Sous Chef – La Mar San Francisco

Location: San Francisco, CA

Company: Acurio International / La Mar

Position: Full-time

Compensation: USD 90,000 – 110,000 annually

Benefits: Full benefits package and gym membership

About Us

La Mar is part of Acurio International, a globally recognized hospitality group dedicated to sharing the richness, creativity, and soul of Peruvian cuisine with the world.

At La Mar San Francisco, we offer a vibrant, high-volume, and elevated dining experience inspired by the flavors of Peru, with a strong focus on seafood, quality ingredients, creativity, and warm hospitality. Our kitchen combines discipline, consistency, and innovation to deliver an exceptional guest experience every day.

The Role

We are looking for an Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team at La Mar San Francisco.

This role is ideal for a strong culinary leader with solid experience in Peruvian cuisine, high-volume restaurant operations, and elevated culinary environments. The Executive Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to lead the kitchen team, maintain high standards of execution, support menu development, and ensure operational excellence.

We are looking for someone mature, hands-on, creative, and eager to grow with the company. This position offers a strong development path for a chef who can take ownership of the Executive Sous Chef role for the next 2–3 years and potentially grow into an Executive Chef position within the group.

What You’ll Do

Lead Kitchen Operations

Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, speed, and organization across all areas of the kitchen.

Lead and motivate the culinary team during service, maintaining strong communication, discipline, and attention to detail in a high-volume environment.

Ensure that all dishes are executed according to La Mar’s standards, recipes, presentation guidelines, and flavor profile.

Preserve and Elevate Peruvian Cuisine

Bring strong knowledge and understanding of Peruvian cuisine, including its flavors, ingredients, techniques, and cultural essence.

Support the Executive Chef in maintaining the authenticity and standards of La Mar while contributing creative ideas that align with the brand.

Experience with seafood, Nikkei cuisine, omakase, Japanese techniques, or Asian-Latin fusion is highly valued.

Support Menu Development and Creativity

Act as a creative partner to the Executive Chef by contributing ideas for menu development, seasonal dishes, specials, and improvements to existing preparations.

Balance creativity with consistency, operational discipline, cost control, and respect for brand standards.

Develop and Lead the Team

Train, coach, and develop cooks and junior kitchen leaders, creating a strong team culture based on accountability, learning, and pride in execution.

Support onboarding, cross-training, and the development of culinary talent within the kitchen.

Promote teamwork, respect, urgency, and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Drive Operational Excellence

Support inventory control, food cost management, ordering, prep planning, waste reduction, and kitchen organization.

Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Collaborate with the Executive Chef to identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and consistency.

What We’re Looking For

Strong experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or similar culinary leadership role.
Proven experience in Peruvian cuisine or a strong, demonstrable understanding of Peruvian flavors, ingredients, and culinary standards.
Experience in high-volume, high-end, upscale, or fine dining restaurant environments.
Strong seafood experience is a plus.
Experience with Nikkei, Japanese, omakase, or Asian-Latin cuisine is highly valued.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, coach, and develop kitchen teams.
Hands-on leadership style and ability to remain calm, organized, and effective during busy service.
Knowledge of food cost, inventory, ordering, prep systems, and kitchen controls is preferred.
Creative mindset with the ability to contribute to menu development while respecting brand identity and operational standards.
Professional maturity, strong communication skills, and long-term growth mindset.
Must have current work authorization in the United States or a viable path to work authorization.

What We Offer

Competitive annual salary between USD 90,000 and USD 110,000.
Full benefits package.
Gym membership.
Opportunity to join a respected international hospitality group.
Clear career development path within Acurio International.
The chance to help lead one of San Francisco’s most recognized Peruvian restaurants.

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If you are a passionate culinary leader with strong knowledge of Peruvian cuisine, high standards of execution, and the creativity to help elevate a leading restaurant brand, we would love to meet you.

Apply today and join the culinary leadership team at La Mar San Francisco.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Please describe your experience with Peruvian cuisine, including restaurants, position titles, and years of experience.
Please describe your experience with seafood-focused restaurants.
What was your most recent culinary leadership position and how many BOH team members did you supervise?

Work Location: In person

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