EXECUTIVE CHEF

The Avra Group; Beverly Hills (CA); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 140 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Paid vacation and sick days

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Avra Estiatorio in Beverly Hills is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen, develop menus, and ensure exceptional dining experiences. The role requires strong leadership, a hands-on line presence, and a focus on quality, efficiency, and cost management.

Fine dining kitchen leadership with 7+ years in culinary leadership including 3+ years as an Executive Chef in a fine dining setting is essential. ServSafe certification is required, culinary degree preferred but not mandatory with

Qualificações

• 7+ years culinary leadership, 3+ years as Executive Chef in fine dining.
• Deep knowledge of modern and classic techniques and plating.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required with experience.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain seasonal, innovative menus with cost controls.
• Lead and train culinary team to ensure quality and consistency.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, and waste for profitability.
• Work with FOH, beverage, and events teams for pairings.
• Maintain highest standards of health, sanitation, safety.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Line expeditor

Formação académica

Culinary degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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EXECUTIVE CHEF

Full Time Beverly Hills, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1234

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

Avra Estiatorio, an iconic Greek & Mediterranean restaurant group known for its incredible fresh fish market, seasonal produce, and warm, professional service.

The Executive Chef will be responsible for menu development, kitchen leadership, food quality, and cost control, while ensuring an exceptional dining experience. Fine dining restaurant experience is a MUST for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities (not all-inclusive):

• Overseeallkitchenoperations,ensuringconsistency,quality,andexecutionofdishesatthehighestlevel.
• Lead,train,andmanagetheculinaryteamtomaintaindiscipline,morale,andprofessionalism.
• Developandmaintainseasonal,innovative,andcost-effectivemenusalignedwiththerestaurant’sconcept.
• Monitorfoodcosts,inventory,andwastetoensureprofitabilityandsustainability.
• Ensurecompliancewithhealth,sanitation,andsafetyregulationsatalltimes.
• Workcloselywithfront-of-house,beverage,andeventsteamstocreateharmoniouspairingsandexperiences.
• Overseevendorrelationships,sourcingthehighestqualityingredientsandnegotiatingpricingwhennecessary.
• Continuouslyevaluatekitchenoperationsandworkflowforefficiencyandimprovement.
• Maintain a strong presence on the line during service and act as a role model for culinary excellence.
• Minimumof7yearsofculinaryleadershipexperience,withatleast3yearsasanExecutiveChefinafinedining setting.
• Deepunderstandingofmodernandclassicculinarytechniques,ingredientsourcing,andplatingaesthetics.
• Strongleadershipandcommunicationskillswithahands-on,team-orientedmanagementstyle.
• Proventrackrecordofdevelopinghigh-performingkitchenteams.
• Excellenttimemanagement,organization,andproblem-solvingabilities.
• Abilitytoperformunderpressureinafast-paced,detail-drivenenvironment.
• ServSafecertificationorequivalentrequired.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required with relevant experience.
• Competitivesalarybasedonexperience.
• Paidvacationandsickdays.
• Health,dental,andvisioninsurance.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in fine dining and high-volume kitchens
• A leader who cultivates strong, positive teamsand leads by example
• A chef who thrives in a fast-paced, service-driven environment
• This is a true kitchen-floor leadership role, not an office job — candidates must be skilled expeditors who stay present on the line and in service.
• A commitment to food excellence, consistency, and hospitality

About Avra

Avra is an established, respected brand with decades-long following in New York, Beverly Hills, Miami, Boston, and Dallas. We are known for our:

• Exceptional workplace culture
• Long-standing commitment to employee well-being
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Strong internal growth and development programs