Lead Kitchen Chef: High-Volume Mentorship & Ops

Sdcm; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettner Exchange in San Diego is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to lead the kitchen team, manage daily operations, and uphold top sanitation standards. You will coordinate ordering, inventory, and scheduling while driving excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years as Chef De Cuisine, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor staff. This on-site role offers growth within SDCM Restaurant Group and requires standing for long hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Chef De Cuisine in a fast-paced, upscale high-volume restaurant.
• Experienced with expediting an average of 350 covers dinner service.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Capability to teach and mentor others.
• Must be able to stand for 10+ hours.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Food Handlers Card / ServSafe Certification.
• College degree/Culinary school degree preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and inventory management.
• Scheduling.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation to code standards.
• Adhere to COVID-19 sanitary guidelines.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned by the Chef or GM.
• Collaborate with the F&B management team to execute daily priorities.
• Communicate with GM and Executive Chef to record staff, training, and service issues.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Staff management

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Kettner Exchange in San Diego is seeking a Chef De Cuisine to lead the kitchen team, manage daily operations, and uphold top sanitation standards. You will coordinate ordering, inventory, and scheduling while driving excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years as Chef De Cuisine, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor staff. This on-site role offers growth within SDCM Restaurant Group and requires standing for long hours.