Executive Chef Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Executive Chef III - Stryker (San Jose, CA)

  • Compass Group
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

Join Our Culinary Team As an Executive Chef in San Jose, CA As the Executive Chef, you will lead all kitchen operations while fostering a safe, sanitary, and high-performing culinary environment at...

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Chef de Cuisine

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 22 hours ago

Chef de Cuisine / Kitchen Manager Santa Clara, CA Full-Time | New American Restaurant with BBQ Pit & Food Truck Im partnering with a growing, well-regarded restaurant group in Santa Clara, CA...

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Executive Chef - Adobe

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary As Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations for Adobe's flagship dining program at the San Jose campus....

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Executive Chef 3 - North India Cuisine

  • Sodexo S A
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking an Executive Chef specializing in Northern Indian cuisine to lead one of our signature cafes at a high-profile accounts in San Jose, California....

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Executive Chef - Adobe

  • Compass Group
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary As Executive Chef, you will lead all culinary operations for Adobes flagship dining program at the San Jose campus....

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Regional Executive Chef

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

This role supports and develops local Executive Chefs and culinary teams while driving regional consistency, quality, and innovation....

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Assistant Culinary Services Director

  • Marbella San Jose
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Integral Senior Living, proudly part of the Discovery Senior Living family of operating companies, manages care and lifestyle-focused senior living communities. Our company, which was built on our...

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Executive Chef

  • TopGolf
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Annual Base Salary $92420-$113360 based on experience. Position also includes competitive quarterly bonus structure, merit plan, full benefits, 401K with company match, and a lucrative PTO package...

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Banquet Chef de Cuisine ($76,700-115,300)

  • Hyatt Hotels Corp.
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The Chef de Cuisine will take council from the Executive Chef to create, implement menu and concepts but the position is designed so that individuals will work in a manner that is consistent as that...

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Chef de Cuisine (Baadal)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Collaborating closely with the Executive Chef, you will strategically oversee all facets of food preparation, plating, and presentation....

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Production Executive Chef (CPU)

  • Compass Group
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 8 days ago

We are hiring immediately for a Production Executive Chef position. Location : San Jose CA....

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Chef de Cuisine (Plymouth)

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Collaborating closely with the Executive Chef, you will strategically oversee all facets of food preparation, plating, and presentation....

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Executive Chef, Sr

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (22 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Levy Sector Salary: $110,000 - $115,000 Location: Levi's Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers and a premier venue for global concerts and events. Such as Super Bowl LV and FIFA World Cup 2026....

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Executive Chef

  • Santos
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Position Overview Were seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary development and opening of this new concept....

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Sr Executive Chef

  • Compass Group USA Inc
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from Santa Cruz, CA)
  • 29 days ago

The Senior Executive Chef will lead a high-performing culinary team and drive wellness-focused, innovative programs that support the hospital's mission....

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Demographic Data for Santa Cruz, CA

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Salary for Executive Chef Jobs in Santa Cruz, CA

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Highest Education Level

Executive Chefs in Santa Cruz, CA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
35.1%
Bachelor's Degree
26.2%
High School or GED
15.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
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 Santa Cruz, 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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