Chef Jobs in San Diego

5 chef gigs open in San Diego right now — newest first.
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5 chef gigs open right now in San Diego

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TThe Whiskey House
Executive Chef
The Whiskey House
Chef📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion
Apply now → 1 wk ago
PPunch Bowl Social
Sous Chef
Punch Bowl Social
Chef📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

Upscale restaurant seeks a skilled Sous Chef to join its management team. A talented and driven individual is needed to excel in this role. Competitive opportunity for a culinary professional.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
CCA - Postino Del Mar (San Diego)
Executive Chef
CA - Postino Del Mar (San Diego)
Chef📍 San Diego$80,000–$90,000/yr

Upscale restaurant group seeks a skilled Executive Chef to lead the kitchen. A creative and driven individual is desired to craft authentic dining experiences. Competitive perks are offered.

Apply now → 2 wks ago
PPacific Catch La Jolla
Chef
Pacific Catch La Jolla
Chef📍 San Diego$26–$39/hr

Experienced chefs are needed to deliver first-class service. A passion for exceptional cuisine is required. Upscale venue offers a premium dining experience.

Apply now → 4 wks ago
CCasa de Reyes
Sous Chef
Casa de Reyes
Chef📍 San DiegoOpen to discussion

At Casa De Reyes in San Diego’s historic Old Town, every day is a celebration—where vibrant culture, lively entertainment, and authentic California history come together to create an unforgettable workplace. Enjoy compet

Apply now → 46 wks ago
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Alex Rivera
Chef · San Diego
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Roughly $19–$34 an hour — more at high-volume venues and busy weekend service.

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FAQ

How do I get a chef job in San Diego?
The fastest route in San Diego is being seen by the right venues before a role is even posted. Build a profile that shows your real work — photos, experience and personality — keep your availability current, and let bars and clubs reach out to you directly. San Diego bar hiring moves on referrals and reputation, not résumé blasts.
Do you need experience to work as a chef in San Diego?
Plenty of San Diego venues hire and train newcomers and promote from within, so you can break in without years of experience. A strong portfolio of real shifts helps, but attitude, speed and reliability win most chef jobs here.
How much do chefs make in San Diego?
San Diego kitchens across the Gaslamp, North Park and the coast staff chefs steadily, with year-round tourism keeping demand high. Most working San Diego chefs take home roughly $19–$34 an hour.
What is Startender?
Startender is a private, invite-only network where San Diego venues discover and book hospitality talent directly — bartenders, servers, cooks, chefs, hosts and more. It’s free for talent: build a profile that works like a portfolio and get found by real restaurants, bars and clubs.

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