Chef Jobs in San Diego, CA

A Chef is a culinary expert who prepares and cooks a variety of dishes, from simple to complex, in a professional setting such as a restaurant, hotel, or private establishment. They are responsible for creating menus, ensuring the freshness of ingredients, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. Chefs also manage the budget for food and kitchen supplies, negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Their role is pivotal in providing an excellent dining experience to customers, thereby contributing significantly to the Chef industry.

A Chef should possess key skills such as creativity, culinary expertise, leadership, time management, and communication. Having a profound understanding of various cooking techniques and food presentation is paramount. They should also be adept at multitasking, as they often handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Additionally, being ServSafe certified and having a degree in Culinary Arts or a related field is preferred. Prior to becoming a Chef, a person may have roles such as a Line Cook, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager, to gain valuable experience and learn the intricacies of the industry.

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PESTO ITALIAN CRAFT KITCHEN

Pizza Chef

PESTO ITALIAN CRAFT KITCHEN is seeking a talented and experienced Pizza Chef to join our great team in San Diego, CA....

Hiring Chinese restaurant chef IMMEDIATELY!

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Wong's Golden Palace, La Mesa: Chinese restaurant chef needed (Approximately 40 hours) Please bring in your resume between 11:30am and 4:30pm (except for Tuesdays) with current availability and a photo...

Chef for new wine bar

  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Chef needed for new small wine bar. Global tapas menu with limited cooking. You will have the freedom to prepare specials every day. This job is for an experienced chef....

Chef

  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 4 days ago

and control expenditures for the region Acts as a Regional leader who models competencies and behaviors which that support company values Plans and creates menus to include influencing the menu for chefs...

The Wise Ox North Park seeking a Chef/ Supervisor

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

The Wise Ox apart of Trust Restaurant group is a local butcher shop seeking a leader to join our team. We operate this Butcher shop unlike no other, in regards to our high expectations of product...

Executive Restaurant Chef

  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Number 24202509 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, 1000 H Street, Chula Vista, California, United States VIEW ON MAP Schedule...

Regional Chef

  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 13 days ago

CCL Hospitality Group Pay Grade: 16 Salary: $125,000 Other Forms of Compensation: With people as our core and a deep commitment to exceptional hospitality, CCL Hospitality Group has a philosophy...

Chef at a Preschool

  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 16 days ago

Responsive recruiter Benefits: 401(k) Free uniforms Health insurance Vision insurance Build a brighter future for all children. To provide a safe, clean, healthy food service environment, to...

Chef/Lead Food Production

  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Chula Vista, CA (7 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 23 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION: Chef/Lead Food Production Supplemental Information SALARY SCHEDULE:CSEA - Classified Bargaining Unit PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT This is a non-telecommuting position....

Regional Chef

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

and control expenditures for the region Acts as a Regional leader who models competencies and behaviors which that support company values Plans and creates menus to include influencing the menu for chefs...

Private Travel Chef

  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Wear a professional chef uniform at all times while working. Key Qualifications: Extensive experience as a private chef for UHNW individuals with a strong culinary intuition....

Chef Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Planet Chef
Whether they were born in Brazil, Argentina, Japan, South Africa, or Cameroon, they all learned how to cook in France. Meet these young and creative chefs who drew their know-how from their unique...
Travel Cake Master chef series Chef lim by APCA chef online
Travel cakes Master chef series by chef Lim, our in-house executive Pastry are something which does not need too much or a storage and great stuff for picnic and partiesThis program will cover 8...
Master Chef Series -Petite Gateau - Chef Kean
Chef Kean is an award winning In house Executive Pastry chef in APCA Malaysia who have curated this program for APCA chef online. this Program covers some advance level of Entremets or french...
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