Executive Chef
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Executive Chef New Restaurant Opening
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Chef to lead the culinary direction of an exciting new restaurant opening within a newly developed San Diego hotel. This is a hands-on leadership role where youll shape the culinary identity of the restaurant, build and mentor a high-performing team, and establish best-in-class kitchen operations from the ground up.
In addition to overseeing the restaurant, you will lead culinary execution for the meeting and banquet space, a rooftop bar, and ensure a consistent, elevated guest experience across all outlets.
Competencies we look for
- A passionate culinary leader with creativity and a strong sense of ownership
- Proven success in pre-opening restaurant environments
- A confident, motivating leader who develops and retains top talent
- Detail-oriented with the ability to think strategically and execute at a high level
- Committed to delivering exceptional food and memorable guest experiences
Chef Responsibilities
- Develop innovative, memorable menus for both the restaurant and banquet operations
- Recruit, train, and inspire a cohesive and high-performing kitchen team
- Establish kitchen systems, standards, and workflows during the pre-opening phase
- Maintain exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation across all dishes
- Manage food costs, inventory, and vendor partnerships effectively
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Oversee seamless day-to-day kitchen operations in a high-volume environment
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef
- Experience overseeing hotel banquet or large-scale catering operations
- Proven success with menu creation, recipe costing, and food costs
- ServeSafe Certified
- Open availability
- Strong culinary expertise in Mediterranean cuisine
- Preferred Culinary Degree
- Proven success in building and managing high-performing teams
- Solid financial acumen, including food cost control, budgeting, and inventory management
Education & Certifications
- Culinary degree, apprenticeship, Red Seal, or equivalent professional training preferred
If youre ready to play a key role in launching a standout culinary destination and grow with an exciting new concept, wed love to connect. Please submit your resume for consideration.
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