Culinary Leadership Chef — Mentor, Ops & Openings

The Mina Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with 3% match

Bonus programs

Cell phone reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Meal discount at Mina Group

Job summary

The Mina Group is seeking a detail‑oriented culinary leader to mentor in the kitchen and drive culinary excellence across owned and RMA properties. You will collaborate with the executive chef and corporate teams to maintain high standards and lead operations during openings and transitions.

Ideal candidates demonstrate expertise in techniques, inventory control, and labor cost management, with readiness to relocate within markets where Mina Group operates. Strong hospitality mindset required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.
• Experience leading high-volume fine dining teams.
• Ability to mentor kitchen staff and drive culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with culinary leadership coverage across Mina Group restaurants.
• Coordinate, supervise, train, and assist in all operational areas during openings and transitions.
• Collaborate with executive chef and corporate culinary/operations teams to ensure consistency.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Adaptability

Inventory control

Labor cost management

Cooking techniques

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

MINA Group is seeking a versatile Pastry Tournant Chef to support both pastry and savory operations across our restaurants. This traveling culinary role provides hands-on coverage during leadership transitions, staffing gaps, and new restaurant openings. You will step into different kitchens, uphold our standards, train teams, and help each restaurant deliver an exceptional guest experience.

What you’ll do

• Lead pastry production and service while supporting savory stations and kitchen operations as assignments require.

• Provide culinary leadership coverage at existing restaurants and assist with new openings across owned and restaurant management agreement (RMA) properties.

• Partner with Executive Chefs, pastry leaders, and corporate culinary and operations teams to assess needs and strengthen execution.

• Train and coach cooks and culinary interns on technique, organization, food quality, and service standards.

• Support ordering, inventory, waste control, scheduling, and labor management.

• Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, presentation, and consistency while adapting quickly to each kitchen.

What you bring

• Strong pastry fundamentals, including production, finishing, and service, along with the ability to work confidently on savory stations.

• At least four years of experience in a high-volume, fine-dining kitchen, including one year in a leadership role.

• The judgment to take ownership of an assignment, identify priorities, and lead a team in an unfamiliar environment.

• Clear communication, strong organization, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in teaching others.

• Working knowledge of inventory and labor controls, food safety practices, and kitchen operating standards.

• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds and work the hours needed to support restaurant operations.

• A culinary degree and Spanish language skills are pluses.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees

• 401(k) with a 3% company match

• Bonus programs

• Cell phone reimbursement and pre-tax commuter benefits

• Daily family meal and up to 50% off meals at MINA Group restaurants

• Career development through assignments across multiple concepts and teams

About the Restaurant Excellence Team

The Restaurant Excellence Team (REX) gives culinary leaders the opportunity to learn MINA Group’s standards, systems, and concepts through assignments at multiple restaurants. The goal is for REX members to move into a full-time leadership position at a MINA Group restaurant. While timing depends on individual development and available positions, we expect this transition to occur within 12–18 months of hire.

Travel and location

Extensive travel is required. Candidates must reside in a market where MINA Group currently operates a restaurant and must be open to relocation for a future permanent assignment.

For assignments outside your local market, travel expenses and a per diem are reimbursed in accordance with the MINA Group Travel Policy. Reimbursement and per diem do not apply to assignments within your local market unless approved by your director before the assignment begins.