Executive Chef | Italian Kitchen Leader & Team Builder

Bravo Brio Restaurants; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bravo Brio Restaurants seeks a strong Back-of-House Leader to drive culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. You will lead the chef family, train and retain top BOH talent, and ensure safety, sanitation, and consistency in Italian dishes.

You will manage opening/closing duties, cost controls, staffing, and uphold brand standards while delivering great tasting food and an engaging, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading back-of-house teams in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong focus on food quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to train, develop, and retain staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the chef team to ensure consistent, great tasting Italian dishes.
• Oversee opening/closing BOH duties and station readiness.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety policies, and compliance.
• Hire, train, and develop BOH staff; drive retention.
• Manage costs to protect EBITDA and optimize labor.

Job description

Bravo Brio Restaurants seeks a strong Back-of-House Leader to drive culinary excellence and guest satisfaction. You will lead the chef family, train and retain top BOH talent, and ensure safety, sanitation, and consistency in Italian dishes.

You will manage opening/closing duties, cost controls, staffing, and uphold brand standards while delivering great tasting food and an engaging, guest-focused environment.