Executive Chef: High-Volume Culinary Leader

Ocean State Job Lot; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aztec Shops Ltd. in San Diego is seeking an Athletic Nutrition Center Chef De Cuisine to lead kitchen operations for high-volume dining and campus events.

You will supervise 1-3 Sous Chefs and 2-50 staff, develop menus, manage inventory, and ensure profitability and compliance with health standards. Responsibilities include staff hiring/training, budgeting, forecasting, coordinating with the Dining Nutritionist on recipes, and maintaining quality, safety, and customer satisfaction in a

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, mathematical/financial skills, and proven leadership skills are required.
• Associate’s degree in Business or Hotel/Restaurant Management or related program is preferred; Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years in high-volume, multi-unit food service operations with 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Food Handler’s certificate from the County of San Diego is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and develops designated units’ kitchen operations staff, including hiring, terminating, and disciplining employees.
• Oversees the daily operations in the kitchen production area.
• Responsible for Dining Room operations in Manager’s absence.
• Assist in preparing financial projections and forecasts cost/benefits for new kitchen projects.
• Manages daily unit operations to ensure proper procedures and guidelines are in place and followed.
• Develops and implements new menu items that respond to customer needs and profitability goals.
• Directs daily preparation of standard and gourmet food items.
• Resolves customer issues and complaints to ensure satisfaction.
• Ensures proper inspections, handling and storage for inventories; enforces security and sanitation procedures.
• Recruitment, training and evaluation of managerial and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Numerical/math skills

Leadership skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Business or Hotel/Restaurant Management

Bachelor’s degree preferred

4+ years in high-volume food service operations

2+ years supervisory experience

Job description

Aztec Shops Ltd. in San Diego is seeking an Athletic Nutrition Center Chef De Cuisine to lead kitchen operations for high-volume dining and campus events.

You will supervise 1-3 Sous Chefs and 2-50 staff, develop menus, manage inventory, and ensure profitability and compliance with health standards. Responsibilities include staff hiring/training, budgeting, forecasting, coordinating with the Dining Nutritionist on recipes, and maintaining quality, safety, and customer satisfaction in a