Executive Chef-Los Angeles, CA

Butler Hospitality; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay and benefits

Comprehensive Insurance

401k

Bonus Structure

PTO

Development and training program

Job summary

A leading hospitality tech company in Los Angeles is seeking an executive chef to manage kitchen operations and staff. The role involves overseeing food supplies, maintaining kitchen efficiency, and ensuring high-quality dishes. Ideal candidates should have 10+ years in the culinary field, with a minimum of 5 years in leadership positions. Strong skills in customer service and advanced knife handling are crucial. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on team success.

Qualifications

• At least ten years of experience in the culinary, food & beverage industry with five years in a leadership capacity.
• Familiarity with fine dining and fast-paced environments.
• English speaking; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day BOH operations in Los Angeles.
• Supervise production staff within the kitchens.
• Learn and teach Butler’s ordering and inventory systems.
• Open new restaurants and build teams of 40-50 members.
• Monitor P&L and COGS to hit targets.
• Comply with all food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Advanced knife handling skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Good Judgment

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

About Butler Hospitality Butler Hospitality is a Hospitality Tech Company that serves the world’s best hotel operators (Hersha, Real Hospitality, Crescent, M&R) to increase the efficiency of their food and beverage operations. Butler Hospitality takes over restaurants inside full-service hotels and transforms their kitchens into delivery hubs that provide virtual room service and catering to nearby limited- and select-service hotels.

About The Role:

Butler Hospitality is looking to hire a commendable executive chef to manage our kitchen staff and to resolve kitchen issues swiftly. You will oversee the delivery of food supplies, prepare special dishes, and supervise overall kitchen operations during dinner service. To ensure success you will ensure your team delivers high-quality, cost-effective dishes promptly. Top candidates are creative, service-oriented, and level‑headed.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day BOH operations in Los Angeles
• Learn and teach Butler’s ordering and inventory systems
• Supervise production staff within the kitchens
• Open new restaurants and build teams of 40‑50 members
• Monitor P&L, COGS to hit targets, approximately 5‑7 million per year
• Maintain kitchen SOPs for a clean & efficient workplace
• Comply with all food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Learn Butler’s Prime menu items and train staff according to the recipes

Qualifications:

• At least ten years of experience in the culinary, food & beverage industry with at least five years in a leadership capacity
• At least five years of banquet experience
• Advanced knife handling skills
• ServSafe Certified
• Be used to a fine dining, fast-paced environment
• English speaking; Spanish a plus

Competences:

• Customer Service
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ethics
• Good Judgment
• Dependability

WHY BUTLER HOSPITALITY?

• Great pay and benefits
• Comprehensive Insurance
• 401k
• Bonus Structure
• PTO
• Development and training program

Proof Of Vaccination Will Be Required Upon Job Offer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.