Michelin Key property is on the search for a talented Executive Chef to spearhead a dynamic F&B program. Looking for a true leader who values low turnover and mentorship as much as they do an ingredient-driven menu. Ideal candidates will come from a blend of respected restaurant and boutique hotel backgrounds, with union exposure required.
This is a rare opening at one of LA’s premier boutique properties!
Responsibilities include:
- Leading a healthy and dynamic kitchen team, including mentoring leadership
- Culinary admin: ordering, inventory, scheduling, etc
- Proactively managing costs, budgets, and labor
- Creating incredible food of the highest caliber
- Overseeing the full scope of the culinary department on a day-to-day basis
- Ensuring best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen
Executive Chef Preferred Requirements:
- 2+ years of senior culinary leadership as an Executive Chef of a multi outlet hotel or 4+ as an Executive Sous Chef with leading boutique properties
- Past experience in chef driven, ingredient driven kitchens highly preferred
- Prior union experience required
- Past experience with Forbes and/or Michelin Key a huge plus!
- Flexibility and adaptability as the needs of the business ebb and flow
- Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities
- Full understanding of managing a kitchen: admin + P&Ls
Compensation includes:
- Base salary in the $150k-170k range
- Bonus plan
- Group medical, dental, vision
- PTO
- 401k