Executive Chef

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 you’ll 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 you’re ready to play a key role in launching a standout culinary destination and grow with an exciting new concept, we’d love to connect. Please submit your resume for consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr