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Exciting opportunity to lead the kitchen of a health-conscious and sustainable dining concept in San Diego! We’re looking for a culture-first Chef de Cuisine to oversee back-of-house operations, build a high-performing team, and bring our menu vision to life.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead daily kitchen operations and uphold culinary standards in an established restaurant environment
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop your San Diego kitchen team
- Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and consistent execution
- Collaborate on sourcing sustainable, seasonal ingredients
- Maintain San Diego DOH compliance, HACCP standards, Food Handlers Certificate, and strict sanitation protocols
- Manage food and labor costs efficiently
- Establish a culture of “Detect, Fix, Prevent” and continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, or BOH leader in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Passion for sustainability and ingredient integrity
- Experience with SOPs, system implementation, and multi-unit or high-volume kitchens
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- ServSafe certified and Food Handlers Certificate
Why Join Us:
- Be part of a mission-driven, fast-growth brand with exciting expansion plans
- Lead and influence culinary operations in a thriving San Diego location
- Collaborate in a creative, high-performing team that values innovation, consistency, and excellence
Benefits and Compensation:
- Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 + performance-based bonus
- Health insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k)
If you are a driven San Diego hospitality leader ready to take ownership of a high-performing restaurant and grow with a strong brand, we would love to connect.
JOB ID: 171430
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Maribel Destito