Culinary Leader - Restaurant Excellence Team (REX)

Mina-Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with company match

Bonus programs

Cell phone reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Daily family meal

Up to 50% meal discount

Flexible schedules

Dynamic atmosphere

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Mina Group in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on culinary leader to drive operations across restaurants, mentoring kitchen staff and shaping seasonal menus. You’ll work closely with the GM and corporate teams to elevate guest experiences while managing costs and staff development.

The role requires residency in markets where Mina Group operates, with extensive travel on the Restaurant Excellence Team (REX) and potential relocation to achieve leadership positions within 12–18 months.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in a fine-dining, high-volume kitchen.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols.
• Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Stamina for 40+ hour weeks.
• Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations and mentor kitchen staff.
• Develop seasonal menus and specials.
• Collaborate with general manager and corporate culinary/ops teams.
• Oversee budgeting, inventory control, and labor cost management.
• Ensure guest experience through food quality and sanitation.
• Coordinate training and internships with HR and corporate chefs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Hospitality mindset

Staff development

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Mentoring

Food quality

Menu development

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Mina Group in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on culinary leader to drive operations across restaurants, mentoring kitchen staff and shaping seasonal menus. You’ll work closely with the GM and corporate teams to elevate guest experiences while managing costs and staff development.

The role requires residency in markets where Mina Group operates, with extensive travel on the Restaurant Excellence Team (REX) and potential relocation to achieve leadership positions within 12–18 months.