Executive Chef to GM in High-Volume Casual Dining

The Hunter Group Associates; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hunter Group Associates in California is seeking an autonomous Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and mentor junior staff. This is a working, lead-by-example role with clear systems and recipes in place; strong leadership and emotional maturity are essential.

Responsibilities include managing kitchen finances, overseeing purchasing, inventory and P&L, training teams, and ensuring quality food across multiple units.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Executive Chef experience in a high volume restaurant.
• Experience leading and supervising junior chefs.
• Experience working with budgets, purchasing, inventory and P&L.

Responsibilities

• Managing finances for kitchen operations.
• Producing quality food.
• Training junior personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

P&L ownership

US work authorization

Job description

The Hunter Group Associates in California is seeking an autonomous Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen and mentor junior staff. This is a working, lead-by-example role with clear systems and recipes in place; strong leadership and emotional maturity are essential.

Responsibilities include managing kitchen finances, overseeing purchasing, inventory and P&L, training teams, and ensuring quality food across multiple units.