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Chedraui USA

Corporate Chef - Retail Grocery

Commerce, CA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

Corporate Chef - Retail Grocery Store Support Center We are searching for an experienced Corporate Chef - Retail Grocery for our Store Support Center located at 600 Citadel Drive, Commerce, CA, 90040.

El Super

Corporate Chef - Retail Grocery

Commerce, CA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

Corporate Chef - Retail Grocery Store Support Center We are searching for an experienced Corporate Chef - Retail Grocery for our StoreSupport Center located at 600 Citadel Drive, Commerce, CA, 90040.

Chedraui USA

Corporate Chef - Retail Grocery

Commerce, CA · On-site

$130K - $140K/yr

Corporate Chef - Retail Grocery Store Support Center We are searching for an experienced Corporate Chef - Retail Grocery for our StoreSupport Center located at 600 Citadel Drive, Commerce, CA, 90040.

Nbutexas

Sous Chef

Monterey, CA · On-site

$55K - $74K/yr

The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring the highest quality preparation of fine cuisine in the ... Discounts at all restaurants, retail shops, and our Forbes Five Star Spa * Play our world-famous ...

LSG Sky Chefs

Sous Chef

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$68K - $85K/yr

Sous Chef Job Location: Santa Ana-USA-92626 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range: $68,338.70 ... As a trusted partner to the nation's leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of ...

The Next Idea Group Inc

Be Seen First

Sous Chef

Marina Del Rey, CA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

The Sous Chef plays a crucial role in a private Yacht Club's kitchen, leading a medium-sized team ... retail, residential and mixed-use projects, providing services from initial concept and space ...

Lucky Strike Entertainment

Sous Chef

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

Join us as a Sous Chef and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and ... Minimum of 1- 3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in high-volume retail, entertainment ...

Lucky Strike Entertainment

Sous Chef

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

Join us as a Sous Chef and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and ... Minimum of 1- 3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in high-volume retail, entertainment ...

Lucky Strike Entertainment

Sous Chef

Alameda, CA · On-site

$25.15 - $29.15/hr

Join us as a Sous Chef and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and ... Minimum of 1- 3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in high-volume retail, entertainment ...

Morton's The Steakhouse

Sous Chef

San Jose, CA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels * Multiple health benefit ... Chef in the management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ...

Lucky Strike Entertainment

Sous Chef

Alameda, CA · On-site

$25.15 - $29.15/hr

Join us as a Sous Chef and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and ... Minimum of 1- 3 years of kitchen supervisory experience in high-volume retail, entertainment ...

Morton's The Steakhouse

Sous Chef

San Jose, CA · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels * Multiple health benefit ... Chef in the management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ...

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How much do retail chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail chef in California is $22.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $26.35 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Retail Chef vs Kitchen Manager?

AspectRetail Chef
CredentialsCooking certifications, culinary degrees
Work EnvironmentRetail food outlets, grocery stores, specialty food shops
Employer & IndustryFood retail companies, supermarkets, specialty food retailers
Job FocusDeveloping recipes, food presentation, customer tasting experiences

While both Retail Chefs and Kitchen Managers work in food-related environments, Retail Chefs focus on culinary creation and customer engagement in retail settings, whereas Kitchen Managers oversee daily kitchen operations, staff, and food quality. Retail Chefs emphasize recipe development and food presentation, making them more customer-facing, while Kitchen Managers handle operational management. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and career goals.

Retail Chef jobs near you
Infographic showing various Retail Chef job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,951 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Corporate Chef - Retail Grocery

Commerce, CA • On-site

Smart and Final
Retail • 10K+ employees
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$130K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Smart & Final rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 168 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Corporate Chef - Retail Grocery
Store Support Center
We are searching for an experienced Corporate Chef - Retail Grocery for our StoreSupport Center located at 600 Citadel Drive, Commerce, CA, 90040.
SUMMARY
TheCorporate Chef drives culinary innovation and operational excellence across allsupermarket locations. This role standardizes recipes for hot bars, grab-and-gomeals, catering, and deli counters while managing food safety, vendorrelationships, and gross margins.
Candidates must be able to travel to stores and other locations as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includethe following. Other duties may be assigned or required:
Menu Innovation & Development: Create scalable, high-margin, on-trend recipes for grab-and-go programs, hotbars, and seasonal catering menus.
Quality & Consistency: Standardize prep, portioning, and presentation so food tastes identical acrossall retail stores.
Staff Training & Leadership: Coach and train store-level Deli Managers andkitchen staff on culinary techniques, equipment usage, and execution.
Operations & Compliance: Enforce strict federal, state, and local health,sanitation, and safety guidelines. Conduct kitchen audits
Cost Control & Inventory: Monitor food and labor costs, manage inventory,minimize waste, and maximize profitability on retail programs.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work with procurement, merchandising, andmarketing teams to highlight seasonal ingredients and drive prepared food sales
EDUCATION and/orEXPERIENCE
  • Culinary degree or certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of commercial kitchen management experience, with multi-unit retail, grocery, or high-volume catering experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and communication skills, including recipe writing, client presentations, and professional correspondence.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
COMPENSATION: Thesalary range for this position is $130,000.00 to $140,000.00. The actual startingpay will be determined by a number of qualifications; including, experience andrelevant skills.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) toall employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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