Executive Chef

American Gonzo Food Corp; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Join American Gonzo Food Corp as an Executive Chef, leading our kitchen team in delivering high-quality, seasonal fare across our restaurants. In this full-time role, you'll inspire a passionate team, ensure compliance with safety standards, and leverage your financial acumen to drive excellence. Our workplace is committed to community engagement and upholding culinary artistry, providing an enriching environment for our staff.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work / life balance

Progressively increasing paid vacation

Cell phone allowance

Free shift meals

Company Dining Program

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef experience.
• Must possess an active ServSafe Management Food Safety Certificate.
• Experience in a contemporary, full service or fast casual environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and maintain food quality standards.
• Ensure equipment cleanliness and safety.
• Analyze P&L and proactively manage costs.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Financial Acumen

Education

ServSafe Management Food Safety Certificate

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American Gonzo Food Corp provided pay range

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Base pay range

$73,000.00/yr - $78,000.00/yr

Pitfire Pizza is a company uniquely designed, entrepreneurially managed wood-fired pizza joints. We offer thoughtful, seasonal, and chef-driven food. Our menus change with the seasons and are offered at a reasonable price. Pitfire offers a carefully curated craft beer and cocktail program and a small but mighty wine list. We listen to good music, encourage our staff to be individuals and express their style, make our own dough, and proudly hand stretch each pizza. We are driven by hospitality, art, and being a positive force in the community.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced Executive Chef to lead our team. A qualified candidate will be a positive-minded and inspirational role model, hands-on, driven, and committed to upholding our standards. This leader must possess an owner mentality when operating the business, a strong level of financial acumen, and the ability to mentor and inspire a team.

Our family of restaurants includes American Beauty Steakhouse and the Window in Venice, Superba Food + Bread in Venice and Hollywood, Superba Snacks and Coffee in Pasadena and North Hollywood, as well as Pitfire Pizza locations throughout Southern California.

We offer:

• $73,000 to $78,000 + Benefits + Perks
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan
• Work with a team that cares about seasonal menus and exceptional food quality and a creative bar program
• Work / life balance
• Opportunity in a fast-growing company that values mentorship and internal development
• Progressively increasing paid vacation
• Cell phone allowance
• Free shift meals
• Company Dining Program (Pitfire, Superba, American Beauty, & The Win~Dow)
  
  

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of previous Kitchen Manager or Executive Chef experience in a quality, contemporary, full service or fast casual environment with a scratch kitchen approach
• Have a coach mentality and a dedication to creating a positive environment and a productive team that adheres to our culture and standards
• Ensure that food is prepared and served according to our recipes, portions, and technique
• Ensure that all equipment is clean, safe and well-maintained
• Create a work environment that promotes a motivated and productive team
• Understand our technologies and care about accuracy - (POS, Office, Ctuit, Hot Schedules)
• Understand and analyze the P&L and proactively course correct as needed
• Have an active ServSafe Management Food Safety Certificate
• Flexible and open availability is required
  
  

Follow us on Instagram: @pitfirepizza

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

More detail about Pitfire Pizza - Echo Park part of American Gonzo Food Corp., please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/661137-Pitfire-Pizza---Echo-Park

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Restaurants

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