May 09, 2025

Executive Chef - Upscale Casual Restaurant

  • Willow Tree Recruiting
  • San Diego, California
Full time Restaurant Bar

Job Description

Executive Chef - Upscale Casual Restaurant

$100,000 - $110,000 + Bonus



DESCRIPTION:

The Executive Chef is responsible for managing all operations of the kitchen to achieve stated objectives in food quality, costs, employee retention, training, and sanitation. This is a successful Breakfast Lunch and Dinner operation looking for a leader.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee every aspect of the kitchen's operations, ensuring all dishes are prepared to the highest quality standards
  • Monitor and optimize food costs by managing portion control, waste reduction, and efficient use of ingredients
  • Manage staff scheduling and productivity to keep labor costs within budget
  • Regularly analyze the restaurant's financial performance, making adjustments to food costs, pricing, and operations as necessary
  • Recruit skilled culinary staff and provide comprehensive training to ensure high standards
  • Foster a positive and professional kitchen environment conducive to skill development and high performance
  • Oversee the ordering of supplies and maintain proper inventory control levels
  • Work closely with the General Manager to ensure the culinary and service aspects of the restaurant operate seamlessly
  • Develop and maintain efficient systems for kitchen operations, ensuring the team adheres to these systems to maintain consistency and efficiency in the kitchen



BENEFITS:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Bonus potential
  • Shift meals and dining discounts
  • Relocation assistance



Desired Skills & Experience:

  • 4+ years of experience as an Executive Chef for a $5M+ full-service restaurant
  • Energetic, creative, passionate about building and growing a business
  • Strong financial, budgetary, and cost control practices
  • Strong communication & interpersonal skills, calm and patient, approachable and kind








EOE - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


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