Executive Chef

Specialty Restaurants; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401k with match

Paid vacation 2 weeks

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Monthly reward dollars

Management referral program

Job summary

Castaway is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and elevate our upscale dining experiences. This senior role directs kitchen operations, budget and inventory management, and staff development to ensure superior guest satisfaction.

The position requires strong leadership, a track record in high-volume settings, and expertise in private events and catering. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, reflecting the critical role in our culinary leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Executive Chef in upscale, high-volume operations.
• 5+ years BOH leadership in a high-volume restaurant/event center.
• Strong culinary skills with innovative, flavorful dishes.
• Experience in private events, banquets, and catering operations.
• Manage food costs, inventory and kitchen budgets.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Sous Chefs and culinary leadership, setting performance expectations.
• Exercise staffing and scheduling decisions with operational impact.
• Hire, promote, discipline, and terminate culinary personnel as needed.
• Direct purchasing, vendor coordination, and inventory management.
• Oversee labor budgets, food costs, staffing allocations, and financials.
• Lead Sous Chefs in food production, quality, sanitation, and daily ops.
• Conduct performance reviews and leadership development.

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

BOH leadership

Catering & events

Food cost management

Food safety standards

Staff scheduling

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Castaway is searching for an exceptional Executive Chef to inspire our team, craft unforgettable dining experiences, and elevate our reputation for innovative, upscale cuisine.

The Executive Chef serves as the senior culinary leader responsible for the overall management and direction of kitchen operations. This position exercises independent judgment and discretion in overseeing Sous Chefs and culinary personnel, managing departmental budgets, controlling labor and food costs, directing purchasing and inventory management, and ensuring operational performance. The Executive Chef regularly supervises two or more full-time employees or their equivalent and is primarily responsible for the leadership, administration, and management of the culinary department

• Comprehensive Health Plans that include, a variety of medical and dental plans, employer contribution HAS for yourself and dependents.
• Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life\'s unknowns
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)
• Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
• Monthly Reward Dollars to use at various company locations.
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
• Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
• Paid sick time renewed yearly
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

Salary - $150,000-$170,000 per year

Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise, manage, and evaluate Sous Chefs and other culinary leadership personnel, establishing performance expectations and accountability for kitchen operations.
• Exercise independent judgment in kitchen staffing, personnel management, scheduling strategies, and departmental operational decisions.
• Make hiring, promotion, disciplinary, and termination recommendations regarding culinary personnel, with recommendations given significant weight in final employment decisions.
• Direct purchasing strategies, vendor coordination, food ordering, and inventory management to maintain financial controls and operational efficiency.
• Oversee kitchen labor budgets, food costs, staffing allocations, and departmental financial performance.
• Direct Sous Chefs in the execution of food production, quality standards, sanitation, and daily kitchen operations.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide leadership development, and implement corrective action for culinary personnel as appropriate.
• Oversee administrative functions associated with kitchen operations, including budgeting, labor analysis, purchasing oversight, and operational reporting.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience (minimum 2 years) as an Executive Chef in an upscale, high-volume restaurant and/or catering/event establishment with a minimum of 15MM in annual revenue.
• 5+ years\' minimum progressive experience in a BOH leadership/management role in a high-volume restaurant and event center environment
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for creating innovative and flavorful dishes.
• Extensive experience in managing and executing private events, banquets, and catering operations.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and kitchen budgets to achieve financial goals.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and best practices.
• Culinary degree preferred.

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.