A new opportunity from BMRS Hospitality Recruitment
Executive Chef for The Heritage Steakhouse in San Diego!
The Heritage Steakhouse, opening in Spring 2026 in Santee, is a classic, upscale dining destination celebrating the legacy of the American steakhouse through timeless elegance, exceptional cuisine, and refined service. Designed for those who value tradition, craftsmanship, and the art of hospitality, The Heritage Steakhouse draws inspiration from the great steakhouses of the mid-20th century, updated with modern touches for today’s sophisticated diners. The menu is anchored by USDA Prime, Certified Angus and Wagyu beef from select ranches, hand-cut in house and prepared in a high-temperature broiler to achieve a perfect crust while locking in natural juices. Accompaniments honor classic steakhouse indulgence with a contemporary approach. Every dish is prepared from scratch using premium ingredients.
The dining room reflects understated elegance with rich mahogany paneling, deep leather banquettes, and brass chandeliers casting a warm glow. Soft jazz fills the air while a distinguished semi-circular bar offers classic cocktails, premium spirits, and an extensive wine cellar highlighting bold reds from Napa Valley, Bordeaux, Mendoza and beyond. More than a restaurant, The Heritage Steakhouse at Lantern Crest living community is a tradition reborn, where exceptional cuisine, gracious service, and timeless ambiance create an experience worthy of celebration, again and again.
The Heritage Steakhouse is seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead the opening and ongoing culinary operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader with well-established experience in upscale fine dining, a passion for chophouses, and a relentless commitment to consistency and execution. The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations, from menu ideation and execution, to food and labor cost control, vendor relationships, and overall financial performance, with a clear understanding of P&L management.
The ideal chef brings prior opening experience, strong meat fabrication skills, and comfort working with modern cooking equipment such as radiant broilers and combi ovens. The chef will lead with a professional, positive leadership style, setting the tone in the kitchen through example, energy and accountability. A persistent focus on standards, plate execution, and operational discipline is essential, along with strong vendor and purveyor management to ensure product integrity. Looking for an eager, energetic chef ready to build a culture of excellence and execute a timeless steakhouse experience at the highest level.
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $100k-$120k DOE, medical/dental/vision benefits, and PTO.
Please do not reach out to The Heritage Steakhouse at Lantern Crest 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