Executive Chef Jobs in La Quinta, CA

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Chef / partner

Daily Responsibilities: Menu planning and development Ensuring portion control and food quality Utilizing knife skills, grilling, and fryer techniques Managing back of house operations Food handling...

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Executive Chef

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Palm Springs, CA (22 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (22 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

The Executive Chef will showcase culinary talents through the delivery of show quality food through personal involvement in task performance while developing and empowering the onsite staff....

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Head Chef (Cotino)

  • Disney Experiences
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (10 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (10 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 11 days ago

As the Head Chef for Cotino, A Storyliving by Disney community, you will lead the culinary experience to deliver exceptional World-Class dining within a private club environment. Positioned within...

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Kitchen Supervisor - Food

  • Twenty Four Seven Hotels
  • Palm Desert, CA (4 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Palm Desert, CA (4 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 11 days ago

The Courtyard Palm Desert Hotel is currently hiring for Kitchen Supervisor role. The Kitchen Supervisor supports the back and front of house in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and safe operation...

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Kitchen Supervisor

  • Posted December 15, 2025
  • Coachella, CA (6 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Coachella, CA (6 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Assist Executive Chef and Sous Chef in daily functions. Ability to compare pricing and order food and foodstuffs from available purveyors and ensure consistent quality and pricing....

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Assistant Food and Beverage Director

  • Hyatt Corporation
  • Palm Springs, CA (22 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (22 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Lola Rose is now recruiting for a General Manager to lead all restaurant operations. Tucked above the buzz of Downtown, on the second floor of Thompson Palm Springs, Lola Rose Grand Mezze is more...

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Senior Chef de Cuisine- Steakhouse (32910)

  • Agua Caliente Spa Resort Casino
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (10 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA (10 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Participates in taste testing on all new products with the Executive Chef and F&B Director. Demonstrates knowledge of safety procedures to ensure Team Member safety....

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Executive Chef I

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Palm Springs, CA (22 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Palm Springs, CA (22 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Executive Chef will showcase culinary talents through the delivery of show quality food through personal involvement in task performance while developing and empowering the onsite staff....

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Nobu - Indian Wells - Executive Chef

  • Desert Champions LLC
  • Indian Wells, CA (4 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Indian Wells, CA (4 miles from La Quinta, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Desert Champions is hiring an Executive Chef for NOBU - Indian Wells. The Executive Chef upholds all Nobu service standards....

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Salary for Executive Chef Jobs in La Quinta, CA

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Highest Education Level

Executive Chefs in La Quinta, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
35.2%
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%
High School or GED
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.5%
Master's Degree
4.7%
Some College
2.7%
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 Quinta, 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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