Executive Chef High-Volume Dining Los Angeles, CA - Professional Development Opportunities

Job Title: Executive Chef

Salary Range: $90-110k

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished chef with a background in high volume dining to join our team as Executive Chef. In this role, you will oversee kitchen operations, focusing on menu enhancement, maintaining food quality, and collaborating closely with restaurant management to ensure seamless service. Upholding a safe and hygienic work environment is paramount, and you will be responsible for enforcing safety and sanitation standards. Leadership qualities aligned with our core values of Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Evolution are essential.

Outstanding Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including vacation pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account for personal needs such as gym memberships, childcare, groceries, and more
• Monthly company dining allowance
• Various Supplemental Benefit Plans
• 401k with employer match after 12 months
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Education Assistance Program for hospitality-related education
• Employee Assistance Program for work-life balance support
• Management Referral Program with potential payouts

Essential Duties:

• Conducting performance reviews and facilitating promotions, hiring, and development of kitchen staff
• Collaborating with the General Manager on risk management initiatives
• Supervising and training culinary team members
• Scheduling kitchen staff within labor forecasts and budgets
• Managing food inventory and ordering
• Monitoring food costs and implementing waste control measures
• Ensuring adherence to recipe standards and food safety protocols
• Maintaining equipment and sanitation standards
• Conducting regular inventories

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to foster a cohesive team environment and provide adequate training and workload distribution
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in PC applications, preferably MS Office
• Effective English communication skills
• Proven track record in kitchen management
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to delegate tasks efficiently
• Stay updated on culinary trends and practices

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume restaurant setting, with 6+ years of progressive chef experience
• Strong background in private events/banquets
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities

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