Executive Chef: Menu Design & Kitchen Leadership

Bardessono; California; Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bardessono in California seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for both restaurant and banquet services. You will design menus, ensure quality, and manage food preparation, cost control, and sanitation.

The role requires at least three years as Executive Chef, mastery of food safety laws, strong leadership, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Join a team that delivers memorable guest experiences amid a garden and wine-country setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as Executive Chef with menu design and recipe creation.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local food-safety regulations.
• Strong work ethic and self-initiative.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays; team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide and train kitchen staff for quality food production.
• Schedule and direct all kitchen personnel, including sanitation and employee cafeteria.
• Ensure inventory of supplies and materials for associates to perform their jobs.
• Set performance standards in food preparation, purchasing and production for effective coordination.
• Monitor sanitation and organization in food and beverage areas.
• Manage cost goals in food cost, kitchen labor and related expenses.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food quality control

Sanitation knowledge

Team training

Job description

Bardessono in California seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for both restaurant and banquet services. You will design menus, ensure quality, and manage food preparation, cost control, and sanitation.

The role requires at least three years as Executive Chef, mastery of food safety laws, strong leadership, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Join a team that delivers memorable guest experiences amid a garden and wine-country setting.