Executive Chef Jobs in La Jolla, CA

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  • Carlsbad, CA (15 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (15 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Executive Chef – (Carlsbad, CA) About Us We're a coastal culinary destination in Carlsbad, CA, offering bold flavors and a vibrant atmosphere....

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Executive Chef

  • Le Meridien
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 15 hours ago

Minimum 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef in an upscale casual or fine dining kitchen in San Diego....

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Kitchen Supervisor at Bernardo Winery

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Bernardo Winery is located in Rancho Bernardo on 13 acres. We have been in the business of wine making for over 100 years. Our restaurant The Kitchen, serves delicious Italian food based off our...

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Chef de Cuisine

  • Aztec Shops, Ltd
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Required Years of Experience 4 years Job Details Sho Kitchen Restaurant is looking for a Chef de Cuisine who will manage 1 - 3 Sous Chefs and a total of 2 - 50 employees. The CDC will be...

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Kitchen Supervisor

  • Posted March 25, 2026 Driftwood Hospitality Management
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 2 days ago

In conjunction with Executive Chef is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items, based on standardized recipes while maintaining the highest standards to produce...

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Executive Chef

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

Position Summary:The Executive Chef works hands-on to successfully manage back of the house cruise execution to ensure consistently high levels of quality, service, sanitation, and guest satisfaction...

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Executive Chef

  • ASM Global
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 3 days ago

POSITION : Executive Chef DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage FLSA STATUS: Exempt LEGENDS GLOBAL Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands....

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Executive Chef

  • Eureka Restaurant Group
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Be a part of something exciting. The Amalfi Llama brings together an idyllic live fire Latin American steakhouse with modern Italian cuisine, working as an anchor of an experiential and daring...

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Executive Chef New Restaurant Concept

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

Seeking a high-level Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for a new restaurant concept in Downtown San Diego....

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Executive Chef

  • Bowlero Corp
  • San Marcos, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Marcos, CA (22 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Join us as an Executive Chef and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and endless possibilities. Start making your own luck today!...

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Kitchen Supervisor

  • Sage Hospitality Resources, LLP
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 9 days ago

Why us? Sea and Sky is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to join our team in serving guests with creativity and passion! Work Where You Belong! Welcome to Sea & Sky, Hotel La Jolla's new penthouse...

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Food Service - Kitchen Supervisor

  • SSA Group
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Communicates with the Executive Chef and Food Service Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality....

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Executive Chef 1

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

Role Overview Executive Chef Sodexo Corporate Services | San Diego, CA Step into a high-visibility leadership role as the Executive Chef of an exclusive luxury residence....

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Interim Traveling Executive Chef

  • Oakmont Management Group
  • Escondido, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Escondido, CA (20 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Interim Traveling Executive Chef Southern CA The Traveling Executive Chef plays a crucial role in ensuring the excellence of culinary operations at assigned communities This position involves supporting...

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Executive Chef

  • CoralTree Hospitality
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from La Jolla, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Qualifications What You Bring Proven leadership as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a large resort, hotel, or high-volume restaurant environment....

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Salary for Executive Chef Jobs in La Jolla, CA

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Highest Education Level

Executive Chefs in La Jolla, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
35.2%
Bachelor's Degree
26.3%
High School or GED
15.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.5%
Master's Degree
4.7%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
0.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Executive Chefs in La Jolla, 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%


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