Executive Chef

MINA Group; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a detail-oriented culinary leader to elevate the dining experience. In this role, you will lead all culinary operations, mentor kitchen staff, and develop innovative menus while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and guest satisfaction. With a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive kitchen environment, you will collaborate closely with corporate teams to enhance staff development and operational success. If you possess a passion for culinary excellence and a desire to inspire others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in a high-volume fine dining kitchen with 2+ years in leadership.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze kitchen data.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and develop seasonal menus and specials.
• Supervise kitchen staff and coordinate training and planning.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Cooking Techniques

Financial Reporting

Inventory Control

Labor Cost Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Mentorship

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Mina Group is an industry-leading hospitality group led by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina.

We manage more than 40 concepts across the US, partnering with numerous industry leaders including the Four Seasons, MGM hotels, JW Marriott, and Bungalow Hospitality.

Our goal is to elevate the craft of hospitality by delivering one-of-a-kind memories to our guests. We will recruit and develop leaders who share our obsession with hospitality and embrace our values of empathy, adaptability, and selflessness. Our Ideal candidate is:

• A detail-oriented culinary leader who will be a hands-on mentor in the kitchen with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and create an amazing experience for both our guests and our staff.
• You will lead all culinary operations, providing insight and guidance to every member of the kitchen staff, develop seasonal menus and specials, and work closely with the general manager and corporate culinary and operations teams to further the success of the restaurant.
• You have expertise in cooking techniques, financial reporting, inventory control, labor cost management, an impeccable eye for detail, and a high level of professionalism.
• You will supervise and coordinate the planning, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• You will work with corporate chefs and HR to develop an internship program that embraces diversity, education, and discipline and lead execution of service and staff development using a variety of management tools, including line checks, mentorship, and performance management.

What you bring to the table:

• Personal Attributes: Exceptional communication and organizational skills, gracious spirit of hospitality, intellectual curiosity, and emotional maturity. Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of food education. Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team.
• Professional Attributes: Extensive knowledge of kitchen fundamentals (knife skills, butchery, sauces, fabrication, all kitchen stations), strong financial acumen and ability to analyze data, have a strong eye towards development both personal and for your team, desire to teach and mentor both your staff and culinary interns.
• Basic Qualifications: 6 years’ experience in a fine dining high-volume kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role, culinary degree preferred, knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols, working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws, ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds, and have the stamina to work in excess of 40 hours per week. Spanish language skills a plus.

Salary Range: $100,000.00 to $105,000.00

The Mina Group and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers dedicated to non-discrimination in employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of AB 1008, California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and all other local, state, and federal laws.