Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation in High-Volume Ops

Sbe-Restaurant-Group; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

sbe Restaurant Group in Beverly Hills, CA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, uphold food quality, drive financial performance, and ensure safety compliance in a fast-paced, high-volume venue.

You will mentor the Chef de Cuisine and kitchen leadership, oversee menu development, purchasing, and inventory, and partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver unforgettable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of progressive culinary management experience in a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Minimum of two (2) years as an Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or equivalent leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of food costing, budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and labor controls.
• Advanced understanding of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Experience creating menus and implementing culinary programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all culinary operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and execution across service outlets.
• Develop and mentor the kitchen leadership team including Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Lead menu development, recipe creation, seasonal offerings, and culinary innovation aligned with brand standards.
• Ensure proper execution of recipes, portioning, plating specifications, and culinary procedures.
• Monitor food costs, labor costs, purchasing, and inventory controls to hit budgeted goals.
• Analyze financial performance and implement strategies to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Develop staffing plans and support recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention initiatives.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performance culinary culture.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and company policies.
• Establish SOPs for all culinary functions.
• Collaborate with FOH leadership to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Develop vendor relationships and oversee sourcing and inventory management.
• Monitor kitchen equipment maintenance and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Lead culinary execution for events, banquets, private dining, and promotions.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvements and enhanced guest experiences.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen operations

Menu development

Food cost control

Staff development

Budgeting

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

sbe Restaurant Group in Beverly Hills, CA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, uphold food quality, drive financial performance, and ensure safety compliance in a fast-paced, high-volume venue.

You will mentor the Chef de Cuisine and kitchen leadership, oversee menu development, purchasing, and inventory, and partner with front-of-house leadership to deliver unforgettable guest experiences.