Restaurant - Chef / Executive Kitchen Manager (For Future Openings)

Urban Plates LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef to lead culinary operations and innovate menu offerings. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art kitchen, focusing on fresh, scratch-made food. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive environment, you will have the chance to develop your culinary skills while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. Join a team dedicated to transforming the dining experience and be part of a movement that values quality and creativity in every dish.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Monthly Cell Phone Allowance

Training Program

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or Executive Kitchen Manager.
• Strong leadership skills to manage kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee food production in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Train and develop culinary skills in team members.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Food Safety

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Rational Ovens

Blast Chillers

Kitchen Display System

CTuit

Dayforce

Job description

Job Description

Our purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose. Our goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally.

Are you a REAL Chef who likes to cook REAL food? Urban Plates is looking to connect with experienced Chefs / Executive Kitchen Managers for our Del Mar restaurant to prepare for future growth in the greater San Diego market.

At Urban Plates, we believe in taking care of our people & offer:

• Salary: $72,000 - $78,000 / year, plus an achievable bonus plan, up to $12,000 / year / $1,000 / month
• Benefits: Our offerings include Medical (HMO and PPO plans available), Dental, Vision. Additionally, we have supplemental options including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, FSA Medical and Dependent Care accounts.
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Company-sponsored 401K
• Thorough 9-week training program to set you up for success
• Seasonal menu changes 3-4 times a year, keeping the menu fresh and exciting
• Ongoing development & career growth opportunities
• Excellent work-life balance with no late nights & two days off per week
• The opportunity to train & develop culinary skills to future leaders on your team — watch them grow in their careers with us!

Urban Plates’ Chefs are revolutionizing the way restaurants serve food!

Our plan is simple: food you crave, made from scratch. We have state-of-the-art restaurant kitchens with top-of-the-line equipment (Rational ovens, blast chillers, Kitchen Display System, & Date Code Genie), systems/processes & technology platforms (CTuit, The Huddle (LMS), & Dayforce), designed to optimize kitchen operations & drive food quality, production, consistency, & guest satisfaction.

We are poised to grow in California & other US markets in 2024 and beyond. Join the Urban Plates family & share in the success of our industry-leading business model & unit economics. Become part of the movement changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time. We promise to provide you with clarity, preparation, belonging, support, development, & opportunity.

We look forward to talking with you!

The ‘fine print’:

Urban Plates requires Chefs to possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, meet minimum auto insurance requirements, in order to drive on behalf of the Company.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Fair Chance ordinance and the Fair Chance Act.

Urban Plates LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.