Ingredient-driven restaurant group is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to assist in their new restaurant opening. Knowledge of and respect for high-quality ingredients is a must. Previous pasta experience is required, ideally including hands on experience making fresh pasta in house. This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated hospitality-minded individual looking to grow in all aspects of restaurant operations. Offers an untraditional schedule supporting work-life balance!

Ideally looking for candidates from high level kitchens focused on technique!

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Proactively lead, mentor and coach the team 
• Administrative duties to include: ordering, receiving, quality control, and inventory of all product
• Create a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect and employee satisfaction
• Ensure the kitchen is clean, sanitized, and organized at all times, adhering to established food safety guidelines

Sous Chef Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Junior Sous Chef or 4+ years cooking in a respected kitchen or operation
• Previous experience in an all-scratch kitchen required
• Familiar with high-quality meat preparation and whole animal butchery
• Previous pasta experience is required
• Excitement for delivering ingredient-driven high-quality food to the guest
• Excellent communication and leadership skills and the ability to genuinely motivate others
• Flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation includes:

• TIPPED, 40 hours/week position that is a 4 day schedule. Base pay of $20-$22/hour, with an estimated total compensation of $35-$45/hour inclusive of tips
• Medical reimbursement plan
• PTO plan

A new opportunity from BMRS Hospitality Recruitment

General Manager for Confidential Specialty Coffee Concept
An Elevated, Design Forward Coffee Experience in Beverly Hills

A new specialty coffee concept is preparing to open in Beverly Hills, with a focus on exceptional coffee, thoughtful hospitality, and a highly curated guest experience. The program will feature premium specialty coffee and carefully sourced pastries in a polished, modern, and approachable setting.

They are seeking an entrepreneurial, hands-on General Manager to help bring the concept to life from the ground up. This person will play a key role in developing the coffee and pastry programs, sourcing beans and bakery partners, establishing vendor relationships, identifying equipment needs, setting up POS and ordering systems, managing inventory and retail financials, and hiring and scheduling the team.

This is very much a working manager role, ideal for someone with strong specialty coffee experience, significant barista knowledge, and previous management responsibility. Opening experience is highly preferred, particularly someone who has helped build systems and operations from scratch. They are looking for someone warm, social, organized, and genuinely passionate about exceptional coffee and creating a memorable guest experience.

Compensation includes a base salary of $80K to $90K, plus 75% covered employee health insurance, 60% for dependents and two weeks of PTO.

This is a highly confidential search. Additional details regarding the concept and employer will only be shared with qualified candidates at the appropriate stage of the interview process and following execution of an NDA.

Please do not attempt to identify or contact the client directly. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions (BMRS), a Southern California based Hospitality Recruitment and Placement firm, has established relationships with and represents the most acclaimed independent fine dining restaurants in the U.S., celebrity chef restaurant groups, casual restaurant companies, luxury hotels, country clubs and distinguished private chef clients. www.restaurant-solutions.com

Independent growing group is seeking an experienced and professional General Manager to lead their team! This is a wildly popular, successful bar & restaurant on the Eastside, with a loyal gameday clientele and a glowing reputation. The GM will oversee all day-to-day operations for the restaurant, with a focus on team development, building culture, driving sales, and maintaining high standards of quality and service. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, collaborative leader with a hospitality driven ethos, strong financial acumen, and passion for engaging with guests in a busy, fast-paced restaurant. This is a great opportunity for a proven hospitality professional to contribute to the ongoing growth and success of a respected company and brand!

General Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee and positively impact all areas of the business including: sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation.
• Ensure quality and consistency of all products served
• Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition
• Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with all vendors and business partners
• Foster opportunities for the team to learn and grow
• Maintaining a strong presence in the restaurant during every shift and on the floor during service
• Continually strive to educate and develop of staff as it relates to food, beverage, and service
• Creating a positive and fun working environment in line with company values and brand image
• Developing a positive relationship with guests
• Taking ownership of the business to increase sales and profitability
• Maintain, support and promote company culture and philosophies
• Increasing brand awareness by creating marketing plans
• Set an example to the team by providing excellent hospitality and service at all times
• Anticipate the needs of the restaurant and act upon them
• Hold team accountable to high standards while remaining hands on and leading by example
• Assess employee performance and provide helpful feedback and training opportunities
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and deliver prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements

General Manager Qualifications:

• 2-3 years’ experience as Restaurant General Manager (GM) OR 4+ years as an Assistant Restaurant General Manager (AGM), Senior Manager, FOH Department Manager, Service Manager/Director, Hospitality Manager, or comparable leadership role in a full-service, upscale or upscale/casual restaurant concept is required
• Some level of high-volume service/operational experience is highly preferred 
• Passion for well-executed food and a scratch kitchen
• Proven track record in leading and motivating a team
• Any beverage and/or beer knowledge is a plus
• Desire to learn and grow while simultaneously helping the brand evolve
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Highly organized
• Effective and collaborative problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Commitment to providing exceptional service to guests and support to staff members
• Develops relationships with guests to create & maintain guest retention
• Team player mentality with a strong sense of humility
• Process and systems driven with the ability to implement operating procedures that will to maximize efficiency
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
• Strong understanding of numbers, administrative functions, and controlling cost of goods
• Experience in managing P&L is highly preferred
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed
• Food Safety Certification
• Able to stand/walk for long periods of time

Compensation Package Includes:

• Base Salary in the $110-125k range DOE
• Bonus Potential
• Medical Benefits
• PTO Plan

Hyper-seasonal, ingredient-driven restaurant is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead morning pastry production. This role works closely with the Executive Pastry Chef and plays a key part in bringing the program’s vision to life through consistent, high-quality execution. While there will be opportunities for creative collaboration, the primary focus of this role is leading production, maintaining high standards, and leading a team. 

Opportunities for growth!

Pastry Chef Responsibilities:

• The production and execution of dessert menu as well as specialty menu items
• Overseeing operational and administrative aspects of the pastry team, including ordering, inventory, and scheduling
• Ensuring that all pastry items are prepared to our specifications and standards in a timely manner
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation
• Training, coaching, and developing staff to achieve the standards of excellence on a consistent basis
• Creating a positive work environment through effective communication and care for staff

Pastry Chef Preferred Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a pastry chef in a chef-driven respected kitchen for 1 year OR 3 years as a pastry sous chef in a similar environment
• Fine dining experience in chef-driven restaurants with a priority to Michelin, James Beard, or World’s Top 50 Best backgrounds
• Previous experience with plated desserts is required
• Bread experience is a plus but not required
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage the pastry section and staff in a kitchen
• Flexible schedule for early morning production
• Dedication to excellent food quality and ensuring compliance with all health and safety, and safe food handling practices
• Applicants must have a love for seasonality!

Compensation Package Includes:

• Base salary in the $80-$85k range
• Medical allowance
• Parking
• PTO

An iconic Westside seafood restaurant is looking for an experienced and mature General Manager with impeccable leadership and hospitality skills to join the team! Featuring an award-winning menu that is highly ingredient-driven and inspired by California’s seasonal coastal bounty, this is an exciting opportunity for a proven GM to bring strong a strong sense of culture, leadership, and elevated service to the next chapter of a highly respected concept. The ideal candidate is an experienced restaurant operator with a proven track record of success in upscale dining concepts, and has experience improving systems, streamlining operations, training staff, and upholding a strong culture of excellence. Someone with the ability to command both the floor during service and the respect of the team, while leading by example and inspiring staff to want to learn and grow. Candidates must be passionate about maintaining an active presence in the restaurant on a regular basis, building relationships with the community, and delivering a top-tier guest experience at all times. A great opportunity for a confident, polished leader with a strong floor presence to join a longstanding concept with a great reputation!

General Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee and positively impact all areas of the business including: sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation
• Perform all aspects of the job with a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Establish and uphold a positive work culture that is in line with company culture, values, and philosophies
• Guiding and leading the team
• Managing costs
• Maintain positive and cooperative relationships with all vendors and business partners
• Provide leadership and support by remaining very hands-on with staff and collaborative with ownership
• Foster opportunities for the team to learn and grow
• Continually strive to educate and develop staff as it relates to food, beverage, and service
• Model a strong but approachable floor presence and when interacting with guests so it translates to the rest of the team
• Develop a positive relationship with guests and the community to create and maintain guest retention
• Taking ownership of the business to increase sales and profitability
• Ensure an outstanding dining experience by monitoring consistent quality, service, and atmosphere for all guests that are in line with company standards
• Increasing brand awareness by creating marketing plans
• Setting an example to the team by providing excellent hospitality and service at all times
• Solve any guest issues in a timely and appropriate manner
• Anticipating needs of the restaurant and acting upon them
• Ensure quality and consistency of all products served
• Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and deliver prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements

General Manager Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Restaurant General Manager (GM), FOH General Manager, or FOH Department Manager or 5+ years of experience as a Restaurant Assistant General Manager (AGM), Food & Beverage (F&B) Manager, Senior Manager, or FOH Manager in a full-service, upscale, restaurant concept is required
• Chef-driven restaurant experience is a big plus
• Strong understanding of steps of service within an elevated restaurant environment
• Proven track record in leading and motivating a team
• Strong knowledge of and passion for food and beverage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and high level of emotional intelligence
• Strong attention to detail and very highly organized
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Hands-on, lead by example style of leadership
• Humble and open-minded personality
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
• Experience in managing P&L
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
• Food Safety Certification
• Be able to stand/walk for long periods of time
• Process driven and able to implement operating procedures that will continue to maximize efficiency

Compensation Package Includes:

• Base Salary in the $100-115k range DOE
• Potential Bonuses
• Medical Benefits
• PTO Plan

Established restaurant group with a loyal following is looking for an Assistant General Manager to join the team at their newest location in West LA! The restaurant features authentic Italian cuisine in a lively, inviting setting, and has already become a standout neighborhood gem just a few months into their debut. Looking for an AGM who is highly collaborative, exemplifies leadership and hospitality, and can ensure operational success while contributing to the ongoing growth and development of staff. This is a hands-on role that will be involved with all aspects of the business, including scheduling/training, general administrative, guest service, and working the floor. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about building relationships with guests and the community, and has a strong sense of initiative to lead by example while supporting an energetic, tight-knit team. A great opportunity for a proactive team leader with a warm, positive attitude and impeccable floor presence to get in with an awesome group with growth potential!

Assistant General Manager Responsibilities:

• Help oversee the FOH team in collaboration with the Restaurant GM
• Perform all aspects of the job with a high level of professionalism and integrity
• Establish and uphold positive work culture
• Ensure the team is well educated on menu items
• Help train new and current team members on proper guest steps of service
• Provide Support for GM in a positive manner
• Maintain cooperative relationships with all vendors, business partners, and staff
• Encourage opportunities for the team to learn and grow
• Continually strive to educate and develop of staff as it relates to food, beverage, and service
• Ensure stellar guest experience in all areas
• Solve any guest issues in a timely and appropriate manner
• Remain hands on throughout the entire shift and when on the floor during service
• Hold the team accountable to high standards while remaining hands on and leading by example
• Assess employee performance and providing helpful feedback and training opportunities
• Ensure quality and consistency of all products served
• Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition.
• Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and deliver prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for any and all violations of company policies, rules and procedures.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements

Assistant General Manager Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Restaurant Assistant General Manager (AGM) or 4+ years as a Restaurant Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Dining Room Manager, FOH Manager, or Hospitality Manager in a full-service, upscale restaurant environment or comparable concept
• Progressive hospitality leadership experience and proven track record of longevity in past roles 
• Strong wine & beverage knowledge is a plus
• Inspiring leader and motivator to staff and management
• Proven knowledge of and passion for food, beverage, and steps of service
• Collaborative and thoughtful with a lead by example approach
• Willingness to learn, grow, and be mentored
• Extreme attention to detail
• Passion for engaging with guests and providing outstanding, personalized service
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective and collaborative problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain composure
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
• Fine-tuned time management skills
• Ability to analyze processes and information, identify problems and trends, and develop effective solutions and strategies
• Basic understanding of administrative functions and controlling cost of goods
• Computer proficiency, including the use of Microsoft office
• Strong knowledge of and passion for food and beverage
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays as needed
• Food safety certification

Compensation Package Includes:

• Base Salary in the $90-95k range DOE
• Discretionary Bonus
• Health Insurance
• PTO Plan

Farmer’s market driven independent concept is preparing to open a second location and is seeking talented Sous Chefs to join the team. Both concepts are dinner only, a la carte restaurants that celebrate California cuisine through the lens of Southern French technique. Ideal candidates are inspired by seasonality, embrace creativity, and are excited to assist in the execution of thoughtful menus that showcase the freshest offerings from the farmer’s market each week.

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Support the execution ever evolving a la carte menu based on farmer’s market inspiration and availability
• Train and collaborate closely with Executive Chef and ownership 
• Provide leadership and mentorship to culinary team 
• Assist in leading a kitchen that promotes teamwork, representation, performance feedback, recognition, and mutual respect
• Assist the Executive Chef in purchasing, receiving, and inventory of all kitchen items
• Provide employees and staff with proper training on all recipes as well as maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and organization 

Executive Chef Skills/Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in a similar position (Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Executive Sous Chef)
• Passion for food and guest experience! 
• Fine dining experience in chef-driven restaurants with a priority to Michelin, James Beard, or World’s Top 50 Best backgrounds 
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in a positive/upbeat fashion
• Experience in food cost, labor cost, menu costing
• Active ServSafe Management Food Safety Certificate
• Dedication to excellent food quality and ensuring compliance with all health and safety, and safe food handling practices
• A flexible schedule. Mornings, nights, weekends and holidays are required

Compensation Package Includes:

• Salary in the $80k-85k range, depending on experience
• Medical insurance stipend
• PTO Plan

Wildly successful steak & seafood restaurant is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join the team! This is a high-volume operation that demands exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With established systems and standards already in place, the Sous Chef will focus on ensuring the consistent execution of the restaurant’s high standards while supporting the team through service.

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Ensures all food meets the highest standards of quality and consistency
• Assist in proper ordering, receiving, and inventory
• Collaborate with and support the culinary management team
• Provide exemplary hands-on leadership to the team, including coaching and mentorship
• Maintain a positive work environment via effective, professional communication with other employees and managers 
• Follow best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen to assure compliance with local health department and company standards

Sous Chef Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef in high-volume restaurant (or similar experience as Chef de Cuisine, Kitchen Manager or Executive Sous Chef) and 6 years of cooking experience 
• High volume experience (establishments doing 300 covers a night++) required
• Past steakhouse experience is a plus, including grill or broiler cook experience 
• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation, and maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation includes:

• Base salary in the $85-$90k range
• Bonus structure
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• PTO
• 401k