Executive Chef | Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

parkhurst; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 71,800 - 89,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time schedule

Health insurance

Career growth

Free meals

Brand discount

Job summary

Parkhurst Dining, a brand of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, is seeking an Executive Chef in California to lead culinary operations for an account with annual volume. You will oversee menu development, inventory, catering, and cost controls while guiding a culinary team to deliver exceptional experiences for guests.

We value seasoned leaders with 8+ years in culinary roles, including 4+ in management, and a passion for food safety, sustainability, and staff development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in culinary roles with 4+ years in management.
• Proven ability in menu development and cost controls.
• Experience with hiring, training, and mentoring culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary management of food service operation, including menu development and catering oversight.
• Own culinary P&L and cost controls; manage inventory and ordering.
• Staff and develop culinary hourly teams and culinarians.
• Ensure exceptional culinary experiences meeting Parkhurst standards.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu development

Inventory management

P&L responsibility

Cost controls

Staff mentoring

Job description

Parkhurst Dining, a brand of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, is seeking an Executive Chef in California to lead culinary operations for an account with annual volume. You will oversee menu development, inventory, catering, and cost controls while guiding a culinary team to deliver exceptional experiences for guests.

We value seasoned leaders with 8+ years in culinary roles, including 4+ in management, and a passion for food safety, sustainability, and staff development.