Modern, ingredient-driven California cuisine restaurant is seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead the team. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who enjoys cooking, mentoring, and being present in the kitchen, while also running a thoughtful, well-organized operation. The menu is rooted in seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with global influences and is designed to stay fresh through bi-weekly menu changes. 

Great opportunity for a chef who values creativity and consistency, thrives in a collaborative environment, and takes pride in building a strong, engaged kitchen team.

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Create memorable culinary experiences while ensuring the highest standards of quality and consistency
• Lead creative, collaborative menu development with an emphasis on bi-weekly menu updates
• Build and maintain relationships with local farmers, fishermen, and vendors
• Proactively manage food and labor costs, budgets, and overall financial performance
• Oversee ordering, inventory, and cost controls
• Lead, mentor, and develop a strong BOH team, including scheduling, hiring, training, and development
• Ensure best practices for sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization

Executive Chef Preferred Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Head Chef
• Collaborative, hands-on leadership style with a strong sense of ownership
• Passion for ingredient-driven, locally sourced cuisine
• Strong understanding of current dining trends and guest expectations
• Excellent communication and team-building skills
• High standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
• Fluency in P&L management, inventory systems, and cost controls
• Flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays

Compensation Package Includes:

• Base compensation in the $100k–$110k range
• Excellent medical benefits
• Paid time off
• 401k
• Parking

A new opportunity from BMRS Hospitality Recruitment

General Manager 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 is looking for a proven, opening-experienced General Manager to lead the launch and stabilization of The Heritage Steakhouse. This is an elevated, hands-on role for a leader who can set culture from day one, recruit and retain a strong FOH team, and deliver consistently polished service in a high expectation environment. The GM will be the face of the restaurant on the floor during service, driving guest engagement and recovery, while also owning the operational fundamentals that make an upscale steakhouse run at a high-level, including labor management, payroll discipline, and strong financial performance.

The ideal candidate has at least 2-5 years of experience as a General Manager in upscale dining and is deeply fluent in P&L ownership. They should be comfortable managing a business through data, with a clear grasp of KPIs, labor law and compliance, and service flow and systems. Heritage is looking for someone who can lead with calm consistency under pressure, communicate professionally with ownership and vendors, and execute with the precision required to build trust with both guests and the team during the critical early days of an opening.

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $100k-$120k, 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 

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 

Intriguing new concept in San Diego from a well-respected group is looking for an Executive Chef to lead the team and helm the opening expected within one year. The restaurant will feature wood-fired Eastern Mediterranean and Levant cuisine and requires a highly talented and creative individual to collaborate with the team as the concept is fully fleshed out prior to opening. High volume, wood fired, or prior opening experience highly preferred. This is a great opportunity for a Chef to be integral to the success of a new concept with an esteemed growing group!

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all food meets the highest standards of quality and consistency
• Creative and collaborative menu development
• Opening R&D: concept, menu, equipment, smallware, etc.
• Proactively managing costs and budgets
• Maintaining proper ordering and inventory
• Staff Management (scheduling, hiring, training)
• Developing, leading and mentoring a strong team
• Ensuring best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen

Executive Chef Preferred Requirements:

• 3+ years experience as an Executive Chef, or 5 years as a Chef de Cuisine and/or Executive Sous Chef
• Past experience in acclaimed restaurants with Mediterranean, Levant, or Middle Eastern cuisine
• New restaurant opening preferred
• Past wood fired experience
• Highly collaborative personality
• Passion for quality ingredients
• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
• Expert knowledge and fully fluent in P&L, inventory management systems, and cost controls
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays

Compensation Package Includes:

• Base Salary in the $130-150k range
• Medical benefits
• PTO