A growing San Diego hospitality group is seeking an Executive Chef for a high-volume, upscale Modern American restaurant. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who can balance creativity, consistency, and strong financial controls while leading a busy kitchen team in a vibrant, guest-focused environment. This is a growing group with lots of potential and amazing benefits including UNLIMITED PTO!
Executive Chef Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day culinary operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and execution
- Create and maintain incredible food that is approachable, seasonal, and highly craveable
- Manage food costs, labor, purchasing, inventory, and budgets proactively
- Ensure all menu items are executed to the highest standards
- Hire, train, schedule, mentor, and develop the culinary team
- Foster a positive, professional, and accountable kitchen culture
- Maintain strong systems for ordering, prep, production, and service
- Uphold the highest standards for cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation
- Collaborate with leadership on menu development, operational improvements, and overall guest experience
Executive Chef Preferred Requirements
- 3+ years of experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Head Chef, or similar senior culinary leadership role
- Experience in a high-volume, polished casual, upscale casual, or full-service restaurant environment
- Strong appreciation for quality ingredients, seasonality, and consistent execution
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills
- Fully fluent in P&L management, inventory, ordering, labor, and cost controls
- Highly organized, hands-on, and comfortable leading from the floor
- Strong standards for cleanliness, health, safety, and kitchen organization
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Compensation/Benefits
- Base Salary in the $110k-120k range
- Bonus Program
- Medical insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Growth potential within an expanding hospitality group