ChefKitchen Manager

Scratch Bakery Cafe; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance bonuses

Free meals during shifts

1 week paid vacation after 1 year

Exciting growth opportunity with plans for future expansion

Job summary

Scratch Bakery Cafe in Laguna Hills, CA is seeking a Chef/Kitchen Manager for a new modern Mexican restaurant concept. The role involves creating an innovative menu, leading kitchen operations, managing staff, and ensuring food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of management experience in a fast-paced environment, a strong background in Mexican cuisine, and ServSafe certification. Benefits include employee discounts, paid time off, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume fast casual or QSR environment.
• Strong background in Mexican cuisine.
• ServSafe certified.

Responsibilities

• Develop and finalize menu in collaboration with ownership.
• Manage all kitchen operations, including prep, quality control, ordering, and scheduling.
• Hire, train, and lead kitchen staff.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Manage food and labor costs effectively.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Mexican Cuisine

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Chef / Kitchen Manager – New Modern Mexican Concept (Laguna Hills, CA)

Position: Chef / Kitchen Manager

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time

We’re a new, modern Mexican restaurant concept bringing authentic street food with a contemporary twist to Orange County. As our Chef/Kitchen Manager, you’ll collaborate with ownership to develop and execute a fresh, innovative menu while leading all aspects of kitchen operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and finalize menu in collaboration with ownership
• Manage all kitchen operations, including prep, quality control, ordering, and scheduling
• Hire, train, and lead kitchen staff
• Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Manage food and labor costs effectively

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume fast casual or QSR environment
• Strong background in Mexican cuisine
• ServSafe certified and bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonuses
• Free meals during shifts
• 1 week paid vacation after 1 year
• Exciting growth opportunity with plans for future expansion