Chef de Cuisine - Lead for Health-Forward Kitchen Opening

My Chef; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k match

Annual cell phone reimbursement

Employee discount

Job summary

goop kitchen is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the opening team at our Culver City location. You will oversee daily culinary operations and ensure high-quality, health-conscious, allergen-friendly meals in line with our standards.

Work closely with the Market Director and Kitchen Operations to build a menu, train staff, manage costs, and uphold HACCP compliance while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of proven experience leading a high-volume kitchen or culinary operation.
• Experience managing P&L, labor cost, and food cost targets.
• Bilingual — Spanish/English

Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership: Lead kitchen operations, ensuring that all food preparation and presentation meet health-conscious and allergen-friendly standards.
• Menu Execution: Oversee the consistent execution of the menu items, including recipe adherence and ingredient quality.
• Staff Supervision: Manage and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring a positive and efficient working environment while maintaining high performance.
• Inventory & Sourcing: Collaborate with suppliers to source fresh, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients and manage inventory to minimize waste.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure HACCP and health regulations are strictly followed, including allergen management.
• Cost Management: Monitor food and labor costs to stay within budget while maintaining quality.
• Quality Control: Conduct regular quality checks on food preparation, taste, and presentation.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

goop kitchen is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the opening team at our Culver City location. You will oversee daily culinary operations and ensure high-quality, health-conscious, allergen-friendly meals in line with our standards.

Work closely with the Market Director and Kitchen Operations to build a menu, train staff, manage costs, and uphold HACCP compliance while delivering exceptional guest experiences.