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Head Chef and Kitchen Manager New Concept

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3 Seal Beach, CA Job Details Full-time From $80,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid time off Food provided Qualifications Vendor relationship building Staff supervision Line cook experience Food service purchasing Food service health code compliance Team leadership Pastry chef experience Kitchen cost control Inventory tracking for food cost management Seafood Team training Kitchen staff training Bar management Materials management in food and beverage Managing kitchen staff Restaurant cost management Kitchen stations Food service management Sous chef experience Full Job Description We're looking for an experienced Head Chef & Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen and oversee daily operations for a coastal casual concept featuring fresh seafood, quality steaks, and a full sushi bar. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can run a high-volume kitchen, manage a diverse team across multiple stations, and maintain consistent, high-quality food across three distinct culinary disciplines. ## Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations, including the grill/steak station, seafood preparation, and sushi bar
• Develop and refine menus that reflect coastal casual cuisine while maintaining quality and consistency
• Hire, train, schedule, and manage kitchen staff, including sushi chefs, line cooks, and prep staff
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships (with particular attention to seafood freshness and sourcing)
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards, including raw fish handling protocols
• Maintain quality control across all stations during service
• Collaborate with ownership/management on menu pricing, specials, and seasonal offerings
• Manage labor costs and kitchen budgets
• Train staff on food safety, knife skills, and preparation standards
• Handle scheduling, performance management, and team culture in the kitchen ## Requirements
• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Kitchen Manager in a full-service restaurant
• Strong experience with seafood and steak preparation; sushi experience strongly preferred (or proven ability to manage a sushi program/sushi chefs)
• Working knowledge of kitchen management, including inventory, ordering, and cost control
• Food Safety Manager certification (ServSafe or equivalent) required or obtainable
• Experience managing and training kitchen staff across multiple stations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed ## Preferred Qualifications
• Culinary degree or formal training
• Experience opening or running a coastal/seafood-focused concept
• Established relationships with seafood vendors/suppliers
• Sushi experience a plus ## What We Offer
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to shape the menu and kitchen culture of a growing concept

Pay:

From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Food provided Paid time off

Work Location:

In person