Executive Chef

Bourbon Steak Executive Chef Position

Bourbon Steak is Chef Michael Mina's love letter to the classic American steakhouse. Timeless steakhouse dishes are elevated by Chef Mina's refined technique and infused with his arsenal of world flavors and creative flair. The restaurant accomplishes all the traditions expected from a steakhouse, offering the finest cuts of premium beef and seafood complimented by a cutting-edge wine and spirits program, and using local farmers and purveyors to highlight the regions finest ingredients.

About the Role:

As Executive Chef at Bourbon Steak, you will lead all culinary operations with precision, creativity, and leadership. You'll mentor and inspire the kitchen team, develop seasonal menus, and collaborate closely with the General Manager and corporate teams to ensure operational success. With a focus on financial performance, staff development, and impeccable food quality, you'll uphold the highest standards of excellence while fostering a culture of growth, education, and hospitality.

Our Ideal Candidate Is:

A detail oriented culinary leader who will be a hands-on mentor in the kitchen with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and create an amazing experience for both our guests and our staff. You will lead all culinary operations, providing insight and guidance to every member of the kitchen staff, develop seasonal menus and specials and work closely with the general manager and corporate culinary and operations teams to further the success of the restaurant. You have expertise in cooking techniques, financial reporting, inventory control, labor cost management, an impeccable eye for detail, and a high level of professionalism. You will supervise and coordinate the planning, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation. You will work with corporate chefs and HR to develop internship program that embraces diversity, education, and discipline and lead execution of service and staff development using a variety of management tools, including line checks, mentorship, and performance management.

What You Bring To The Table:

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Gracious spirit of hospitality
• Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
• Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of food education
• Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team

Professional Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of kitchen fundamentals (knife skills, butchery, sauces, fabrication, all kitchen stations)
• Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze data
• Have a strong eye towards development both personal and for your team
• Desire to teach and mentor both your staff and culinary interns

Basic Qualifications

• 6 years' experience in a fine dining high volume kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Culinary degree preferred
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols
• Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Have the stamina to work in excess of 40 hours per week
• Spanish language skills a plus

Salary Range: $115,000 to $130,000/yr.

The Mina Group, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and other aspects of employment, please contact Mina Group Human Resources by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.