Executive Chef

Executive Chef - New French Restaurant Intimate new concept with less than 80 seats is debuting in Hollywood! Looking for a talented Exec Chef to lead the opening, oversee culinary, and creatively collaborate with passionate and experienced ownership. French brasserie format through a California ingredient lens. Past French cuisine experience required and having staged or worked in France a huge plus! Executive Chef Responsibilities: Develop the opening menu and subsequent seasonal evolutions Ensure that all food and products are expertly and consistently prepared  Maintain operational control of purchasing, receiving, and inventory of all kitchen items Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition Schedule labor as required by anticipating business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed as needed and labor cost goals are met Provide employees and staff with proper training on all recipes as well as maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, safety and organization  Provide leadership and mentorship to culinary team  Create a work environment that promotes teamwork and mutual respect Executive Chef Skills/Qualifications: Ample and expert knowledge of French cuisine 3 years as an Executive Chef OR 5 years in senior leadership roles such as Chef de Cuisine Dedication to excellent food quality and ensuring compliance with all health and safety, and safe food handling practices Passion for food and guest experience!  Ability to communicate effectively in a positive fashion Experience in food cost, labor cost, menu costing Active ServSafe Management Food Safety Certificate A flexible schedule. Mornings, nights, weekends and holidays are required Compensation Package Includes: Salary base in the $100-$120k range, depending on experience Medical insurance PTO Plan

Created: 2025-01-28