Executive Chef: Inspire Teams, Elevate Guest Experience

Postino Winecafe; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal benefit

Medical benefits

401K

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Postino Winecafe in San Diego seeks an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, drive financial results, and uphold high standards of quality, cleanliness, and productivity across the team.

You will mentor culinary managers, delegate prep, ensure recipe adherence, manage inventory, and build a team culture rooted in hospitality and accountability.

This role offers competitive base pay with the opportunity for bonus and comprehensive benefits as part of a dynamic restaurant group.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service restaurant Kitchen Manager experience or 3–5 years of service industry management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to meet financial goals and maintain high product quality, cleanliness, productivity, and resource efficiency.
• Delegate tasks and develop culinary managers and teams to sustain performance and growth.
• Ensure safety, proper storage, and presentation of food products throughout production and service.
• Mentor staff, maintain strong hospitality culture, and communicate development paths.

Skills

Kitchen Management

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Education

Associate degree in Culinary/Hospitality/Management/Business

Tools

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Postino Winecafe in San Diego seeks an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, drive financial results, and uphold high standards of quality, cleanliness, and productivity across the team.

You will mentor culinary managers, delegate prep, ensure recipe adherence, manage inventory, and build a team culture rooted in hospitality and accountability.

This role offers competitive base pay with the opportunity for bonus and comprehensive benefits as part of a dynamic restaurant group.