Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
Executive Chef – Levant Concept Opening San Diego CA
Salary: $120000 – $150000
Intriguing new concept in San Diego from a well-respected group is looking for an Executive Chef to lead the team and helm the opening expected within one year. The restaurant will feature wood-fired Eastern Mediterranean and Levant cuisine and requires a highly talented and creative individual to collaborate with the team as the concept is fully fleshed out prior to opening. High volume, wood fired, or prior opening experience highly preferred. This is a great opportunity for a Chef to be integral to the success of a new concept with an esteemed growing group!
Executive Chef Responsibilities:
- Ensuring all food meets the highest standards of quality and consistency
- Creative and collaborative menu development
- Opening R&D: concept, menu, equipment, smallware, etc.
- Proactively managing costs and budgets
- Maintaining proper ordering and inventory
- Staff Management (scheduling, hiring, training)
- Developing, leading and mentoring a strong team
- Ensuring best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen
Executive Chef Preferred Requirements:
- 3+ years experience as an Executive Chef, or 5 years as a Chef de Cuisine and/or Executive Sous Chef
- Past experience in acclaimed restaurants with Mediterranean, Levant, or Middle Eastern cuisine
- New restaurant opening preferred
- Past wood fired experience
- Highly collaborative personality
- Passion for quality ingredients
- Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
- Expert knowledge and fully fluent in P&L, inventory management systems, and cost controls
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
Compensation Package Includes:
- Base Salary in the $125-150k range
- Medical benefits
- PTO