Culinary Operations Lead

Legends Global; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,460 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

401k plan

Job summary

Legends Global in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead all culinary operations for the venue restaurant. You will oversee production, sanitation, and service quality under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.

The role requires five years of Chef de Cuisine experience, a culinary degree or credential, and a strong track record in high-volume operations. You will train staff, manage costs, and ensure HACCP compliance.

Qualifications

• A degree or certification from an accredited culinary arts institute, or apprenticeship certification from a recognized body.
• Five (5) years experience as a Chef de Cuisine with a minimum of three (3) years experience in a high-volume full-service food operation.
• Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiencies, quality and relative costs.
• Must have excellent leadership, financial analysis, team building and communication skills/customer service.
• Must have knowledge of statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical useage, fire procedures and HAACP.

Responsibilities

• Execute menus for the restaurant as established by the Executive Chef and Director of Culinary.
• Provide recipes, training and experience to all staff.
• Ensure food is handled, processed and stored in accordance with the HACCP program.
• Ensure excellent customer relations are maintained at all times.
• Coordinate with other departments regarding menu implementation.
• Schedule labor force and assign responsibilities for efficient use of equipment and personnel.
• Ensure compliance by all culinary personnel with Company and departmental rules, policies and procedures.
• Plan, manage and monitor work as well as hiring, communication, coaching staff and building relationships
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Position requires extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management, staff and guests.
• Support other arena culinary operations including concessions outlets, suites, etc. as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Team building

Communication skills

Customer service

Food safety

Education

Culinary arts degree or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Legends Global in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead all culinary operations for the venue restaurant. You will oversee production, sanitation, and service quality under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.

The role requires five years of Chef de Cuisine experience, a culinary degree or credential, and a strong track record in high-volume operations. You will train staff, manage costs, and ensure HACCP compliance.