Executive Chef

Leatherby’s Café Rouge; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 78,400 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental bonding leave

Tuition/Certification reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Leatherby’s Restaurant at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and service teams, develop and refine recipes, and manage menu costs. This role requires strong leadership, culinary excellence, and a strategic approach to operations.

The position offers a base salary with bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting a commitment to excellent food and guest experience within a premier cultural venue.

Qualifications

• Two years’ Executive Chef experience in a high-volume concept
• Five years’ culinary experience in established restaurants and catering
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specs, and standard prep procedures; determine purchasing specs and budget for all menu items
• Prepare operational reports; highlight progress and make recommendations for success
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all company and health department policies, regulations, and standards
• Possess working knowledge of invoice tracking, labor tracking, scheduling, food and labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring policies

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Computer skills

POS systems

Scheduling

Team management

Education

Culinary Arts degree/certification

Tools

POS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North’s Patina Group is searching for an Executive Chef to join our team at Leatherby’s Restaurant at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, California. As Executive Chef, you will lead the kitchen and service teams in delivering exceptional food and service to our guests.

If you’re an inspiring leader and innovative recipe developer looking to grow your career at a global hospitality company, apply now for this Executive Chef position.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $78,400 – $115,000 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members’ personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures; determine purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items
• Prepare operational reports; highlight progress, adverse trends, and make recommendations for success
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all company and health department policies, regulations, and standards
• Possess working knowledge of company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, and termination policies

More about you

• Minimum two years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, industry-leading concept with five years’ culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required
• Strong financial and computer skills; experience working with and understanding of P&Ls and budgeting; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and point-of-sale (POS) systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs
• Proven ability to lead team members clearly and concisely while positively influencing behavior and performance

Shift details

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