Executive Chef — Lead High-Volume Fine Dining Kitchen

Nbutexas; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

75% company-paid health benefits

Generous PTO

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative leadership culture

Job summary

Nbutexas in Beverly Hills seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead a premier, high-volume fine dining kitchen. You will oversee culinary strategy, menu development, and guest experience, driving excellence in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in executive leadership, a track record of managing large teams, and strong financial acumen to optimize food/labor costs while maintaining top-tier quality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in executive chef or senior culinary leadership in upscale, high-volume restaurants.
• Proven ability to lead large culinary teams in fast-paced environments.
• Balance culinary creativity with strong operational/financial management.
• Experience managing food/labor costs, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and budgets.
• Strong background in menu development, recipe standardization, and seasonal execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative, seasonal menus aligned with the culinary vision and market trends.
• Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and execution across services.
• Partner with the General Manager to drive operational excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee back-of-house operations: staffing, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and health/sanitation compliance.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team; foster accountability and teamwork.
• Create efficient kitchen systems and workflows for high-volume execution without compromising quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment meeting health department standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost management

Budgeting

Staff development

Culinary excellence

Operational efficiency

Coaching

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Hospitality management degree preferred

Job description

Nbutexas in Beverly Hills seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead a premier, high-volume fine dining kitchen. You will oversee culinary strategy, menu development, and guest experience, driving excellence in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in executive leadership, a track record of managing large teams, and strong financial acumen to optimize food/labor costs while maintaining top-tier quality.