Lead Chef - Menu Development & Kitchen Ops

Cliffside West LA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Cliffside West LA is seeking an experienced Chef to oversee all food production for onsite catering and meetings. Develop menus, food purchase specifications and recipes. Supervise staff. Develop and monitor food and labor budget for the department. Maintain the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

The Chef will manage kitchen operations, ensure HACCP compliance, train staff, and coordinate service to guarantee meals are ready and served properly at designated times.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree and strong culinary skills required or in progress.
• Knowledge of budgeting, food presentation and menu development.
• Experience in food safety practices and HACCP adherence.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen and dining room operations during shifts.
• Ensure adherence to site policies and procedures.
• Oversee day-to-day production, logs, FIFO, timings and staffing.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene rules.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
• Supervise dishwashing, waste removal, and sanitation.
• Maintain HACCP procedures and staff hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen mgmt

Food safety

Budget mgmt

Staff supervision

Menu development

Culinary skills

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Cliffside West LA is seeking an experienced Chef to oversee all food production for onsite catering and meetings. Develop menus, food purchase specifications and recipes. Supervise staff. Develop and monitor food and labor budget for the department. Maintain the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

The Chef will manage kitchen operations, ensure HACCP compliance, train staff, and coordinate service to guarantee meals are ready and served properly at designated times.