Executive Chef - Restaurant Excellence Team

Mina Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative hospitality group as an Executive Chef, where your culinary expertise will shine! This exciting role involves leading culinary operations across various restaurant locations, mentoring staff, and creating unforgettable dining experiences. You'll work closely with corporate teams to ensure excellence in food quality, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency. If you have a passion for hospitality and a commitment to developing others, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career in a dynamic environment. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a renowned restaurant group and grow within the industry.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in fine dining kitchens, with 2+ years in leadership.
• Expertise in kitchen fundamentals and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations and develop seasonal menus.
• Supervise training and ensure food quality and cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Financial Acumen

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Kitchen Fundamentals

Safety and Hygiene Protocols

Inventory Control

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Executive Chef - Restaurant Excellence Team

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Michelin Starred Celebrity Chef, Michael Mina is looking for an experienced Executive Chef for his Growing Restaurant Empire!

Mina Group is an industry-leading hospitality group led by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina. We manage more than 40 concepts across the US, partnering with numerous industry leaders including the Four Seasons, MGM hotels, JW Marriott, and Bungalow Hospitality. 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.

Position Summary
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.

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 an 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:

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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

Travel: There will be extensive travel required to perform the essential job functions. Travel requirements will be at the discretion of Mina Group. This includes travel to certain restaurants for extended periods of time, to assist with manager coverage during transitions as well as during restaurant openings.

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.

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 /year

Mina Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, and experiences and will consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Mina Group offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.