Executive Chef | High-Volume Kitchen Leader

iCIMS, Inc.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock equity

Company car program

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401k with company match

Tuition assistance

Next-day pay (up to 50%)

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

North Italia is seeking an Executive Chef in California to lead high-volume culinary operations and drive exceptional guest experiences. You will manage shifts, uphold food quality, and steer labor and food costs to meet financial goals.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead a passionate team in delivering great hospitality, and you’ll oversee kitchen operations from expo to lead positions, ensuring safety and excellence across service periods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high-volume culinary management experience.
• Demonstrated working understanding of business operations and financials.
• Solid track record of success with upward career trajectory.
• Culinary school background is a plus.
• Prior POSitouch, Crunchtime, and OpenTable experience is a plus.
• Able to work 10+ hour shifts and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to work closing shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and handle kitchen duties.
• Excellent hearing, vision, and sensory abilities for safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts including daily decisions, scheduling, and planning.
• Demonstrate strong ingredient knowledge and culinary trends.
• Control labor, food costs and other controllable costs to meet financial goals.
• Execute receiving and storage standard procedures.
• Run volume shifts from expo or lead kitchen positions.
• Create a calm, positive work environment under pressure.
• Foster continuous learning, feedback and corrective action.
• Run the restaurant with an ownership mindset.

Skills

Culinary management

Operations & finances

Career progression

Culinary school (nice to have)

POS systems familiarity

Stamina for long shifts

Weekend/holiday availability

Physical strength

Dexterity with kitchen tools

Heat & smoke tolerance

Observation & safety awareness

Education

Culinary school background

Tools

POSitouch

Crunchtime

OpenTable

Job description

North Italia is seeking an Executive Chef in California to lead high-volume culinary operations and drive exceptional guest experiences. You will manage shifts, uphold food quality, and steer labor and food costs to meet financial goals.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will lead a passionate team in delivering great hospitality, and you’ll oversee kitchen operations from expo to lead positions, ensuring safety and excellence across service periods.