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King's Seafood Company

Executive Chef/Chef

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$75K - $103K/yr

As the Executive Chef, you will be partnered with the General Manager and serve as an integral member of our leadership team. You will be the expert on kitchen operations from ordering, to ...

King's Seafood Company

Executive Chef/Chef

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$75K - $104K/yr

As the Executive Chef, you will be partnered with the General Manager and serve as an integral member of our leadership team. You will be the expert on kitchen operations from ordering, to ...

King's Seafood Company

Executive Chef/Chef

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$77K - $106K/yr

As the Executive Chef, you will be partnered with the General Manager and serve as an integral member of our leadership team. You will be the expert on kitchen operations from ordering, to ...

King's Seafood Company

Executive Chef/Chef

San Diego, CA · On-site

$75K - $104K/yr

As the Executive Chef, you will be partnered with the General Manager and serve as an integral member of our leadership team. You will be the expert on kitchen operations from ordering, to ...

King's Seafood Company

Executive Chef/Chef

San Diego, CA · On-site

$75K - $104K/yr

As the Executive Chef, you will be partnered with the General Manager and serve as an integral member of our leadership team. You will be the expert on kitchen operations from ordering, to ...

King's Seafood Company

Executive Chef/Chef

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$78K - $107K/yr

As the Executive Chef, you will be partnered with the General Manager and serve as an integral member of our leadership team. You will be the expert on kitchen operations from ordering, to ...

the Chef Agency

Executive Chef

Palm Springs, CA · On-site

$125K - $135K/yr

Executive Chef Location: Palm Springs/Palm Desert area Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 Base Salary + Bonus Benefits: MDV, PTO, 401(k), relocation assistance Property Description: Upscale resort ...

Compass Group

Executive Chef

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Kitchen Manager, or Executive Chef. * Corporate dining, café, workplace hospitality, or catering experience. * Knowledge of food and catering trends with ...

Compass Group

Executive Chef

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Kitchen Manager, or Executive Chef. * Corporate dining, cafe, workplace hospitality, or catering experience. * Knowledge of food and catering trends with ...

Compass Group

Executive Chef

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Kitchen Manager, or Executive Chef. * Corporate dining, café, workplace hospitality, or catering experience. * Knowledge of food and catering trends with ...

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Executive Chef

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Kitchen Manager, or Executive Chef. * Corporate dining, café, workplace hospitality, or catering experience. * Knowledge of food and catering trends with ...

Onsen

Executive Chef

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

We are seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary direction of the restaurant while helping shape the next chapter of Onsen's growth. This is a hands on leadership role for a chef who enjoys ...

METEORA

Executive Chef

Los Angeles, CA

$75K - $100K/yr

We are seeking passionate culinary leaders at the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and Executive Sous Chef levels to join our team and help guide the continued evolution of this ambitious and highly ...

Shawarma Guys

Executive Chef

San Diego, CA · On-site

$80K/yr

Executive Chef Compensation Management Training Program (First 30 Days) All Executive Chef candidates are required to successfully complete Shawarma Guys' mandatory 30-Day Management Training Program ...

METEORA

Executive Chef

Los Angeles, CA

$77K - $106K/yr

We are seeking passionate culinary leaders at the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and Executive Sous Chef levels to join our team and help guide the continued evolution of this ambitious and highly ...

Shawarma Guys

Executive Chef

San Diego, CA

$80K/yr

Executive Chef Compensation Management Training Program (First 30 Days) All Executive Chef candidates are required to successfully complete Shawarma Guys' mandatory 30-Day Management Training Program ...

the Chef Agency

Executive Sous Chef

Beverly Hills, CA

$120K - $140K/yr

Yes, from anywhere in the US The Executive Sous Chef will partner with the Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of a luxury Italian restaurant within a Forbes Five-Star hotel. This is a ...

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How much do executive chef chef jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive chef chef in California is $85,749.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,600.00 and $97,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Executive Chef Chef vs Sous Chef?

AspectExecutive Chef ChefSous Chef
CredentialsCulinary degree, extensive experienceCulinary training, experience in kitchens
Work EnvironmentOversees entire kitchen operationsAssists Executive Chef, manages specific stations
Industry UsageLeadership role in restaurants and hotelsSecond-in-command, supports Executive Chef
Search & ComparisonOften searched together, but distinct rolesCommonly compared as second-in-command

The Executive Chef Chef is responsible for overall kitchen management, menu creation, and staff supervision, while the Sous Chef acts as the second-in-command, assisting the Executive Chef with daily operations. Both roles require culinary expertise, but the Executive Chef holds a higher leadership position with broader responsibilities.

What does an executive chef get paid?

An executive chef's salary varies based on experience, location, and establishment size, but typically ranges from $50,000 to $100,000 or more annually. They often receive benefits such as health insurance and may earn bonuses based on performance and restaurant success.

What does an executive chef actually do?

An executive chef oversees the entire kitchen operation, including menu planning, managing staff, ensuring food quality, and controlling costs. They coordinate between kitchen staff and management, often handle administrative tasks, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
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Infographic showing various Executive Chef Chef job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,749 per year, or $41.2 per hour.

Executive Chef/Chef

King's Seafood Company

Long Beach, CA • On-site

$75K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

We at the 555 East American Steakhouse have been serving Downtown Long Beach for nearly 4 decades. With a recent renovation, expanded outdoor seating, and cutting-edge meat-centric cuisine, we look forward to offering both modern dining experiences and a trip back into a more traditional culinary world.
Here's What We'll Bring To The Table for Executive Chef/Chef:
  • Competitive Salary: $105,000 - $125,000 based on experience + realized bonus
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Days
  • Dining Discount for you and up to 5 guests
  • 401k with a Match
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, and Pet Healthcare Savings Account

Our Chefs are held at a high standard with clear expectations to be the leader of the restaurant, the ambassadors or our product and the executor of our hospitality. As the Executive Chef, you will be partnered with the General Manager and serve as an integral member of our leadership team. You will be the expert on kitchen operations from ordering, to troubleshooting variances, to developing the line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. You will be responsible for maintaining our high quality product, the integrity of our kitchen systems, and the financial well-being of the back of the house.
Once hired, you will be joining a stable company that has a proven track record of developing successful operators over the past 35 plus years. You will be fully trained in financial acumen, quality assurance, daily operations, and leadership. You will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of operations from sophisticated operating systems to managing a product centric menu, to the behind-the-scene process of creating cutting edge restaurant designs and concepts.
Your career path is driven by your own goals and we are prepared to give you all the tools needed to take you to any level of leadership you desire. A successful Chef with us is "standards-driven" and vigilant, showing a high-level of integrity in their work. They always interact with crewmembers and Guests in a professional manner and take a positive approach to resolving issues.
Essential Responsibilities:
  • Complete opening and closing duties as assigned to set up the day for success.
  • Creating prep lists for all kitchen crew.
  • Support the preparation of all food items for meal period and next service.
  • Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Trouble shoot any deficiencies of food items and/or any maintenance needs or safety hazards.
  • Develop all kitchen crew for cross training and promotion.
  • Lead all roll out programs to the menu, seasonal items, and recipe changes.
  • Write/Approve the schedule for Kitchen crew by forecasting business trends, outside elements, performance measures
  • Monthly End of Period inventory (all kitchen)
  • Interface and communicate with RCP/GM on financial responsibilities and results
  • Ensures that all food products meet company recipe specifications for preparation and quality.
  • Inspects and approve dishes before they go to guest tables. Examine and assess the quality of ingredients and presentation.
  • Interface and communicate with RCP/GM on recipe adherence
  • Creates and is responsible for execution of corrective action plans for kitchen.
  • Interviews and selects new kitchen crew
  • Conducts annual performance reviews on kitchen crew and Sous Chef
  • Interacts with Guests - table visits, complaints, special requests
  • Leads and is responsible for MIT training (classroom)
  • Leads all kitchen crew meeting

Essential Skills/Experience:
  • Minimum of 21 years of age.
  • 4 years kitchen management experience in a high-volume, full service, restaurant (annual sales over $8M)
  • High school graduate.
  • Culinary training.
  • Ability to analyze financial reports.
  • Ability to communicate verbal and written English with Guests, management and co-workers.
  • Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques, which are required to prepare restaurant menu items.
  • Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentation.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., 10-20 is typical
  • Ability to carry up to 120 feet
  • Ability to reach up to 6 feet, 4 is typical
  • Ability to work off counter heights of 36 - 42 inches
  • Ability to move through 24 inch aisles and spaces as small as 12 inches

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About King's Seafood

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King's Seafood Company is a respected name in the food industry sector and it's headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA, U.S. This successful company is famed for its provision of high-quality seafood to consumers. The business has major roots back to 1945, when the family opened their first restaurant and, over time, expanded to include distribution under King's Seafood distribution. There, they source, inspect and deliver the freshest seafood, complying with quality and safety standards. Their mission is to ensure that their customers enjoy amazing seafood and enjoy 'the ultimate dining experience.' One of their notable accomplishments is their sustainable fisheries practices which have been replicated by others in the same industry.

Industry

Restaurants

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

1945

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