Chef Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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Entry Level Cook - Petes Sunset Grille ($28.00/hour)

  • Hyatt Hotels
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Line level Department:- Chefs-Kitchen Full Time Posted at: 23 Jan 2026 Last Date: 19 Feb 2026 Salary Details Competetive Salary Offered Job Description Description Surf....

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Entry Level Cook - Petes Sunset Grille ($28.00/hour)

  • Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 2 days ago

ENTRY LEVEL COOK - PETE'S SUNSET GRILLE ($28.00/HOUR) Hyatt Regency Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa US - CA - Huntington Beach CULINARY Hourly/Entry Level Employee Full-time 28.00...

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Deli/Store Chef

  • Ralphs
  • Laguna Niguel, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Laguna Niguel, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

DELI/STORE CHEF Ralphs - 3.5 Laguna Niguel, CA Job Details Part-time $24.13 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee...

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Entry Level Cook - Pete's Sunset Grille ($28.00/hour)

  • Hyatt Corporation
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Surf. Sand. Sunset. Success. Find Yours at Our Special Place. Shimmering views of the Pacific await you at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa. Our stunning, Spanish-inspired resort offers...

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Chef

  • Pomona, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Seeking a Heavy Hitter: We are hiring a Chef who knows their way around a professional line....

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Chef & Brand Ambassador Positions Wellness Events

  • La Habra, CA (18 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • La Habra, CA (18 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 9 days ago

un Chef & Brand Ambassador Positions Wellness Events (La Habra, CA) compensation: $25-$35 Per Hour Chef & Brand Ambassador Positions - Walmart Wellness Events Multiple Markets | Saturday, January 24...

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Chef dequipe I

  • Starbucks
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (5 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Une carriere chez HMSHost vous offre de reels avantages! Nous proposons assurance maladie, dentaire et optique Conges payes genereux (vacances, conges flexibles ou conges maladie) Indemnite de...

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Restaurant Chef - Raya Restaurant

  • Marriott International, Inc
  • Monarch Bay, CA (18 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Monarch Bay, CA (18 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 22 days ago

Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related...

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CheF&B

  • Marriott International, Inc
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Responsible for assisting in successfully executing all operations in the hotel Operations departments (may include Front Office, Business Center, Recreation/Health Club, Housekeeping, Food and...

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Chef

  • Saddleback Medical Center
  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Position Summary The Chef will prepare or direct in the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines....

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Japanese Restaurant Chef

  • Takumi Dining Group
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Required Years of Experience 6+ years Job Details Executive Chef Japanese Restaurant Location: Anaheim, Orange County, CA Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience...

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Chef

  • Memorial Health Services
  • Laguna Hills, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Laguna Hills, CA (11 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Position Summary The Chef will prepare or direct in the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines....

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Saucier

  • Lazy Dog
  • Downey, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Downey, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Certified Great Place to Work 8 Years in a row! Saucier: At this location, our saucier earns $19 - $21 / hour We are looking for Enthusiastic, Motivated, Team-Oriented individuals. Be part of the...

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Demographic Data for Costa Mesa, CA

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Salary for Chef Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Chefs in Costa Mesa, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
31.0%
High School or GED
22.8%
Bachelor's Degree
22.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
15.8%
Master's Degree
3.7%
Some College
2.4%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chefs in Costa Mesa, CA
4-6 years
39.3%
2-4 years
32.1%
1-2 years
10.7%
6-8 years
10.7%
10+ years
3.6%
8-10 years
3.6%