Executive Chef

North Italia

$85K — $100K *
Brea, CA 92821In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of high-volume culinary management experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of business operations and financials
  • Solid track record of success with upward career progression
  • Culinary school background is a plus
  • Experience with POSitouch, Crunchtime, and Open Table is advantageous
  • Ability to handle ten-hour shifts and physically demanding tasks
  • Capacity to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily kitchen operations including scheduling and planning
  • Demonstrate superior ingredient knowledge and keep up with culinary trends
  • Optimize restaurant profitability through effective cost management
  • Ensure proper receiving and storage procedures are followed
  • Capably run high-volume shifts as head chef or expo
  • Maintain composure under pressure to manage on-the-fly requests
  • Cultivate a culture of learning, feedback, and accountability

Benefits

  • Work in a passionate and respected team environment
  • Opportunities for a high bonus percentage based on performance
  • Contribution to creating memorable dining experiences
  • Commitment to a safe and clean restaurant operation
  • Continuous improvement through coaching and team development
Full Job Description
Compensation Range

$85,000 - $100,000 / Year

*Up to 25% bonus eligible position

Overview

Hiring Immediately - Executive Chef

Reporting to: This position reports to the General Manager. You will work with a passionate and highly respected team committed to leading and inspiring others to deliver our mission: Great Hospitality. Every Time.

What we offer:

As the Executive Chef you will:
  • Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
  • Demonstrate superior ingredient knowledge and understanding of culinary trends
  • Use your career experience and talents to help the restaurant reach its financial goals through skillful management of labor cost, food cost, and other controllable costs
  • Execute mastery of receiving and storage standard procedures
  • Need to demonstrate ability to run volume shifts from either expo or lead kitchen position
  • Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise creating a calm and positive work environment
  • Foster an environment of continuous learning, open and honest feedback, and corrective action as needed
  • Be responsible for running the restaurant as if an owner

You'll thrive in this position if you are:
  • Passionate about creating memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
  • Dedicated to creating a safe environment for the team and guest through highest standards for product quality and restaurant cleanliness
  • Committed to driving continuous improvement by coaching, leading, and developing the restaurant team
  • Service-oriented in your approach to working in a high-volume environment

What we're looking for:

  • 5+ years of high-volume culinary management experience
  • Demonstrated working understanding of business operations and financials
  • Solid track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career tracking
  • Culinary school background is a plus
  • Prior POSitouch, Crunchtime, and Open Table experience is a plus
  • Able to work ten-hour plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat, or walk for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to work closing shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
  • Ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat, and work in a confined space
  • Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, and presentation of food


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