Executive Chef - Restaurant Excellence Team

The MINA Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

401K match

Bonus programs

Cell phone reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Family meal

Meal discount

Flexible schedules

Dynamic atmosphere

Career advancement

Job summary

The MINA Group in San Francisco seeks a hands-on culinary leader for its Restaurant Excellence Team (REX). You will guide all culinary operations, mentor kitchen staff, and collaborate with the general manager and corporate teams to develop menus and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in a fine-dining, high-volume kitchen with at least 2 years in leadership, a culinary degree preferred, and knowledge of safety, HR, and labor laws.

Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience in a fine dining high volume kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols.
• Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
• Have the stamina to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations and mentor kitchen staff.
• Develop seasonal menus and specials.
• Collaborate with general manager and corporate teams to drive success.
• Monitor financial reporting, inventory control, and labor costs.
• Ensure guest and staff satisfaction through effective service leadership.
• Coordinate internship programs and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Staff development

Restaurant operations

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Mina Group is a industry leading hospitality group led by James Beard Award winning chef Michael Mina. We manage more than 30 concepts across the US, partnering with numerous industry leaders including the Four Seasons, MGM hotels, JW Marriott and Regent Hotels. Our goal is to elevate the craft of hospitality by delivering one-of-a-kind memories to our guests. We will recruit and develop leaders who share our obsession for hospitality and embrace our values of empathy, adaptability, and selflessness.

About the Role

Responsible for assisting with culinary leadership coverage at all restaurants, where there is a shortage of management or management transition. Also, coordinates, supervises, trains, and assists in all operational areas during new restaurant openings and at existing Mina Group restaurants. This position requires candidates to reside in a local market where currently operating Mina Group restaurants exist and may require relocation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and great benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees
• 401K with 3% company match
• Bonus programs
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Delicious daily family meal
• Up to 50% meal discount at Mina Group restaurants
• Flexible schedules
• Fun, dynamic, and innovative atmosphere
• Career advancement opportunities and progressive development plans

Our Ideal candidate is

A detail oriented culinary leader who will be a hands-on mentor in the kitchen with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and create an amazing experience for both our guests and our staff. You will lead all culinary operations, providing insight and guidance to every member of the kitchen staff, develop seasonal menus and specials and work closely with the general manager and corporate culinary and operations teams to further the success of the restaurant. You have expertise in cooking techniques, financial reporting, inventory control, labor cost management, an impeccable eye for detail, and a high level of professionalism. You will supervise and coordinate the planning, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation. You will work with corporate chefs and HR to develop internship program that embraces diversity, education, and discipline and lead execution of service and staff development using a variety of management tools, including line checks, mentorship, and performance management.

What you bring to the table

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Gracious spirit of hospitality
• Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
• Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of food education
• Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team

Professional Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of kitchen fundamentals (knife skills, butchery, sauces, fabrication, all kitchen stations)
• Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze data
• Have a strong eye towards development both personal and for your team
• Desire to teach and mentor both your staff and culinary interns

Basic Qualifications

• 6 years’ experience in a fine dining high volume kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Culinary degree preferred
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols
• Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Have the stamina to work in excess of 40 hours per week
• Spanish language skills a plus

TIMEFRAME AND INITIATIVE

The Restaurant Excellence Team (REX) provides leadership candidates the opportunity to be fully trained in MINA Group standard operating procedures, systems, and concepts through assignments at multiple locations with the goal of taking a leadership position at a MINA Group restaurant in a full-time capacity. While individual development and management vacancies may affect timing, our expectation is that REX members will assume a full-time position at any one of our outlets within 12-18 months from their hire date.

TRAVEL

There will be extensive travel required to perform the essential job functions. As a member of the MINA Group Restaurant Excellence Team (REX), when you travel outside of your local market your travel expenses and a per diem will be reimbursed in accordance with the MINA Group Travel Policy. Travel reimbursements and per diem will not be provided for assignments in your local market (unless otherwise approved by your director prior to the start of the assignment).

RELOCATION

This position requires candidates to reside in a local market where currently operating Mina Group restaurants exist.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $100,000 /year

The Mina Group, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and other aspects of employment, please contact Mina Group Human Resources by emailing [e-mail].