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Executive Chef

Recruiting Partner: Peggy Hong

Mission Viejo, California | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $95,000 to $105,000 | Job ID: 182658

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

Operational Management: Oversee daily kitchen functions, workflows, and facility standards.
Quality & Technique: Direct all smoking processes, meat preparation, and culinary execution.
Financial Oversight: Manage food costs, inventory, and labor budgets to achieve profitability.
Team Leadership: Hire, train, schedule, and mentor kitchen staff.

Executive Chef Requirements:

Experience: 3 to 5 years of executive chef or head pitmaster experience within a high-volume, reputable barbecue or southern-comfort culinary concept.
Proven Stability: Demonstrates a history of consistent, long-term employment with previous employers rather than frequent job changes.
Career Consistency: Shows a strong commitment to past roles, reflecting reliability and stability in employment history.
Leadership

Proven ability to inspire, manage, and hold a diverse team accountable in a fast-paced environment.

Executive Chef Compensation:

Competitive Salary
Bonus
Benefits
Room to Grow!
JOB ID: 182658
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