EXECUTIVE CHEF

Avra Group; Beverly Hills, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick days

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Avra Estiatorio in Beverly Hills is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a fine dining kitchen. You will oversee menu development, kitchen leadership, food quality, and cost control while delivering an exceptional dining experience.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of culinary leadership, with 3+ years as Executive Chef in fine dining; ServSafe or equivalent; strong line presence; and a track record of building high‑performing teams in high‑volume settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of culinary leadership experience.
• At least 3 years as Executive Chef in fine dining.
• Must have fine dining and high-volume kitchen experience.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent required.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee menu development and kitchen leadership.
• Lead culinary team to maintain high standards.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, and waste.
• Ensure health, sanitation, safety compliance.
• Collaborate with FOH for pairings and events.
• Maintain presence on line during service.
• Develop seasonal menus aligned with concept.

Skills

Executive kitchen leadership

Team leadership

Cost control

Food quality

Under pressure

Line expeditor

Kitchen operations

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

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EXECUTIVE CHEF

Full Time Beverly Hills, CA, US

7 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