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Hospitality Confidential

Executive Chef

Hospitality Confidential, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Hospitality Confidential provided pay range This range is provided by Hospitality Confidential. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $180,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr

Hospitality Confidential is pleased to present an exciting Executive Chef opportunity with our innovative, growing restaurant client. This role will lead the development, execution, and ongoing evolution of a new, chef-driven concept. We are seeking a culinary leader who brings equal parts creativity, operational excellence, and team-building expertise. If you are energized by creating culinary identity from the ground up, shaping strong BOH culture, and driving quality, consistency, and financial performance, we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity.

This position reports to the Ownership and VP of Culinary and is responsible for leading all culinary operations, establishing systems, and bringing the brand’s long‑term culinary vision to life.

About the Position The Executive Chef will spearhead recipe development, uphold culinary standards, create scalable BOH systems, and mentor a high‑performance team. Working closely with ownership and senior culinary leadership, this role will bring the brand’s long‑term culinary roadmap to life while driving consistency, quality, and financial performance.

If you are passionate about building a culinary program from the ground up and energized by leading teams, elevating food quality, and crafting memorable dining experiences, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Skills & Requirements

entsProven leadership experience in a high-volume, chef-driven/Michelin/James Beard or fine‑dining environ

mentExpertise in recipe development, menu creation, flavor profiling, and maintaining consistent culinary stand

ardsStrong command of BOH operations, including kitchen systems, prep workflows, sanitation, and quality con

trolDemonstrated ability to hire, train, coach, and develop culinary teams while maintaining a positive and accountable BOH cul

tureExperience managing COGS, inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and labor perform

anceHighly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask and delegate effecti

velyProficiency with operational systems including Microsoft Office, TOAST, CTUIT, TripleSeat, and related platf

ormsStrong problem‑solving skills, initiative, and follow‑through in a fast‑paced environ

mentAbility to stand for extended periods, perform physical kitchen tasks, and lift 10–50 lbs as ne

Compensation & Benefits

efitsBase Salary $180K -

$210KRelocation Assis

tancePerformance‑based bonus pr

ogramMedical insurance coverage op

tionsPaid vacation and sick

timeEmployee dining disc

ountsProfessional development, training opportunities, and R&D budget ($500/monthly, does not roll

over)

Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected s

Seniority Level Executive

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Other, Management, and Strategy/Planning

Industry Restaurants and Hospitality

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