Executive Chef: Lead, Inspire, and Drive Kitchen Excellence

Postino Winecafe; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Mental wellness program

Fitness discount

Telehealth services

401K with company match

Paid time off

Holidays off

Life, accidental, and long-term-disabi

Parental leave

Job summary

Postino Winecafe in San Diego, CA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations and drive financial results while delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee daily prep, production, and delegation to culinary managers, upholding quality and safety standards.

You will mentor and develop leadership within the kitchen team, ensuring shifts are staffed with top performers and coaching continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service restaurant Kitchen Manager experience or 3–5 years of service industry management experience.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
• State Food Handler’s Management Certification is required

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed company financial results while maintaining a positive work environment, high levels of product quality, cleanliness, productivity, and efficient use of company resources.
• Delegate and develop the culinary managers and teams to complete daily functions of the restaurant.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and controls to ensure financial integrity and reduce waste.
• Ensure safety, quality, and presentation standards across all kitchen operations.
• Provide leadership to guide personal development and teamwork for A-Players on each shift.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Staff development

Delegation

Financial acumen

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business

Job description

Postino Winecafe in San Diego, CA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations and drive financial results while delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will oversee daily prep, production, and delegation to culinary managers, upholding quality and safety standards.

You will mentor and develop leadership within the kitchen team, ensuring shifts are staffed with top performers and coaching continuous improvement.