Executive Chef: Innovative, High-Volume Culinary Leader

Delaware North; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition/certification reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North's Patina Group seeks an Executive Chef for Leatherby's Restaurant at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. Lead kitchen and service teams to deliver exceptional food and service to guests.

We are seeking an inspiring leader with innovative recipe development to grow your career at a global hospitality company. Apply now for this Executive Chef role with a competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume concept.
• Five years culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies.
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams.
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specs, and standard preparation procedures; determine purchasing specs and budget allocations 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Food cost mgmt

P&L knowledge

POS systems

Microsoft Office

ServSafe

Education

Culinary Arts degree

ServSafe certification

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Delaware North's Patina Group seeks an Executive Chef for Leatherby's Restaurant at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, CA. Lead kitchen and service teams to deliver exceptional food and service to guests.

We are seeking an inspiring leader with innovative recipe development to grow your career at a global hospitality company. Apply now for this Executive Chef role with a competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.