Executive Chef - Upscale Restaurant Group

Career Group Companies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading upscale restaurant group in Los Angeles seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead their kitchen team. This role involves overseeing daily operations, menu development, and staff training while ensuring high-quality food preparation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in upscale American cuisine and exceptional leadership skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Annual Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5+ years of similar work experience.
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, upscale restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the kitchen staff.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring consistent quality.
• Collaborate with the restaurant management team to establish food cost budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Communication

Job description

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Career Group Companies provided pay range

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Our client, an upscale restaurant group, is seeking a talented and experienced Executive Chef to lead their back-of-house team. As the Executive Chef, you will be a positive force in the kitchen and oversee all aspects of daily kitchen operations, including assisting with creating new seasonal menu items, controlling cost of goods, training staff, and working side by side with the FOH to ensure an exceptional dining experience for our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strong leadership and guidance to the kitchen staff.
• Develop and maintain a positive, collaborative work environment, fostering teamwork, creativity, and growth.
• Oversee all aspects of food preparation, ensuring consistent quality, taste, and presentation.
• Maintain a strong focus on ingredient sourcing and quality, working closely with suppliers to ensure the freshest and finest ingredients are utilized.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to develop skills and improve kitchen operations.
• Schedule and manage staff effectively to maintain appropriate staffing levels and optimize productivity.
• Collaborate with the restaurant management team to establish and manage food cost budgets, inventory levels, and ordering processes.
• Conduct regular menu costing analysis and adjust as necessary to maximize profitability.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4-5+ years of similar work experience
• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, upscale restaurant.
• In-depth knowledge of upscale American cuisine and seafood, culinary techniques, and food trends.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Exceptional creativity and ability to develop unique and innovative menu items.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

If this sounds like a fit, please submit your resume for consideration!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other and Management

• Industries

  Hospitality and Restaurants

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

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