Executive Chef Jobs in San Diego, CA

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There are currently 127 Executive Chef jobs in San Diego, CA hiring this May 2026. These openings are a great way to earn income, gain experience, and work at a location close to you.

If you want to work as a Executive Chef, local opportunities make it easy to get started, whether you're experienced or new to the job.

Why Choose a Executive Chef Job in Your Area

Working as a Executive Chef in San Diego offers many benefits:

  • Convenient location - work near your home or in your neighborhood
  • Fast hiring process - many employers are hiring now
  • No degree required - learn while you work
  • Flexible scheduling - choose shifts that fit your lifestyle
  • Valuable experience - build skills to grow your career

You can apply to Executive Chef positions close to you, whether in restaurants, hotels, or catering services. Some jobs require prior experience, but many are entry-level and provide training.

If you’re looking for Executive Chef work in your area, Executive Chef jobs close to you, or local Executive Chef openings with no experience required, there are real opportunities available.

What Employers Look for in a Executive Chef

Every workplace is different, but most employers want someone who:

  • Arrives on time
  • Communicates clearly
  • Works well with others
  • Follows instructions and stays focused
  • Learns quickly on the job

Depending on the business, Executive Chef duties may include food preparation, assisting kitchen staff, maintaining cleanliness, or managing orders.

How to Apply for Executive Chef Jobs Near You in San Diego, CA

Applying is fast and easy:

  1. Browse the 127 Executive Chef jobs in your area listed on this page
  2. Choose the ones that match your skills or availability
  3. Click apply - you'll need to create an account, which only takes a minute

These are real local jobs available now. If you’re ready to start, apply today.

Top Paying Executive Chef Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Executive Chef

at Marriott La Jolla
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
From $90,000.00 to $95,000.00

From $90,000.00 to $95,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Vacation Time

sick leave

sick leave

401(k) Plan

401(k) Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Executive Chef

at Aramark
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Parental leave

Disability Benefits

Disability Benefits

Executive Chef 3

at Sodexo
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $81,685.00

Up to $81,685.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical insurance

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Executive Chef

at Cohn Restaurant Group
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
From $80,000.00 to $90,000.00

From $80,000.00 to $90,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Training and Development

Training and Development

EXECUTIVE CHEF

at Andaz San Diego
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
From $85,000.00 to $108,000.00

From $85,000.00 to $108,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Paid PTO

Paid PTO

medical health care

medical health care

401k

401k

Paid Family Bonding Time

Paid Family Bonding Time

Adoption assistance

Adoption assistance

Discounted rooms

Discounted rooms

Free Meals

Free Meals

Executive Chef

at Town and Country Resort
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Meal allowance

Meal allowance

Professional Development

Professional Development

Executive Chef

at Marriott International, Inc
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
From $189,000.00 to $254,000.00

From $189,000.00 to $254,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Relocation assistance

Relocation assistance

bonus eligible

bonus eligible

Stock package

Stock package

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

employee training

employee training

Executive Banquet Chef

at Evans Hotels
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
From $110,000.00 to $125,000.00

From $110,000.00 to $125,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with match

401k with match

Life insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid sick time

Paid vacation time

Paid vacation time

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Free Meals

Free Meals

Free parking

Free parking

Executive Head Chef

at Shawarma Guys
Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $80,000.00

Up to $80,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Food provided

Food provided

Executive Chef, Operations

at Gate Gourmet
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
From $100,000.00 to $110,000.00

From $100,000.00 to $110,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Rotating Shifts

Rotating Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Paid training

Paid training

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Executive Chef 1

at Sodexo
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
From $67,405.00 to $87,230.00

From $67,405.00 to $87,230.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Paid holidays

Paid holidays

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

401(k) matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for advancement

Opportunities for advancement

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance

Executive Chef - Senior Living - IL

at Solstice at El Cajon
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
From $32.00 to $36.00

From $32.00 to $36.00

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

competitive salary

competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Supportive leadership environment

Supportive leadership environment

Executive Head Chef

at Shawarma Guys
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $80,000.00

Exact $80,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Day Shifts

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Night Shifts

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Food provided

Food provided

performance-based bonuses

performance-based bonuses

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

employee discount

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Sous Chef

at Sodexo
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
From $22.37 to $29.03

From $22.37 to $29.03

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision care

Vision care

wellness programs

wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

company holidays

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Head Chef - Food Service

at Rady Children's Health
San Diego, CA, USA|
From $34.14 to $46.94

From $34.14 to $46.94

Hourly

Hourly

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Flexible work schedule

Flexible work schedule

Kitchen Supervisor

at Marriott International, Inc
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $30.50

Exact $30.50

Hourly

Hourly

Full-time

Full-time

Hourly

Hourly

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Employee wellness programs

Employee wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Career development opportunities

Westin San Diego - Executive Sous Chef

at Aimbridge Hospitality
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Exact $75,000.00

Exact $75,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Daily Pay

Daily Pay

Medical

Medical

Dental

Dental

Vision

Vision

short-term disability

short-term disability

long-term disability

long-term disability

term life insurance

term life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Employee assistance program

401k Retirement Plan

401k Retirement Plan

Executive Kitchen Manager (Chef de Cuisine)

at KD Sweetwater Hospitality
San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Mid Level (3-7 years)

competitive base salary

competitive base salary

performance-based bonus opportunities

performance-based bonus opportunities

flexible schedule

flexible schedule

growth potential

growth potential

paid parking

paid parking

healthcare

healthcare

Unlimited PTO plan

Unlimited PTO plan

Head Chef and Kitchen Manager

at Shawarma Guys
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
Up to $80,000.00

Up to $80,000.00

Salary

Salary

Full-time

Full-time

Flexible

Flexible

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Food provided

Food provided

Vice President of Food & Beverage

at Sycuan Casino Resort
El Cajon, CA, USA|Onsite
Full-time

Full-time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours

Expert Level (7+ years)

Expert Level (7+ years)

Health Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Professional Development

Employee Discounts

Employee Discounts

performance bonuses

performance bonuses

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