Successful Eastside restaurant is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead and inspire their culinary team. This longstanding Los Angeles destination honors its roots while continually evolving with fresh, seasonal creativity and thoughtful menu innovation. Looking for a chef who thrives in a leadership role — someone passionate about mentoring and developing talent to cultivate a healthy kitchen culture. The ideal candidate is both operationally sound and creatively-driven, with a genuine love for hospitality and collaboration.
As part of a respected independent hospitality group, this is an opportunity to join an LA staple with a following, strong company culture, and excellent benefits.
Executive Chef Responsibilities:
- Proactively managing costs and budgets
- Ensuring that all food meets the highest standards of quality and consistency
- Train, and develop the culinary team to grow to their highest potential
- Treat employees and staff with care, dignity, fairness, respect, and recognition
- Managing and leading the team in all forecasting and cost controls to meet or exceed properties operating financial potentials and goals
- Maintaining proper ordering and inventory
- Ensuring best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen
Executive Chef Preferred Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Executive Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Chef de Cuisine in a busy concept
- Past experience in an ingredient-driven scratch kitchen
- Forward thinking with an eye on current food trends and seasonality
- Highly organized with the ability to work in fast paced high volume kitchen
- Expert knowledge and fully fluent in P&L, managing inventory, and cost controls
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
Compensation Package Includes:
- Competitive Base Salary in the $100-110k range
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Life insurance, short term and long-term disability
- PTO plan
- 401k with matching
- And more!