Kitchen Manager/Head Chef

Recruiting Partner: Peggy Hong

Los Angeles, California | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $90,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 179469

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We are currently looking for a Kitchen Manager/Head Chef to oversee our upscale Korean BBQ in LA!

Kitchen Manager/Head Chef Responsibilities:

  • Culinary & Operational Leadership: Lead daily kitchen operations, maintain recipe accuracy, ensure dish quality and consistency, and oversee food production during service.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and mentor back-of-house staff while controlling labor costs and fostering a positive, acCcountable work environment.countable work environment.
  • Food Safety & Sanitation: Ensure full compliance with health department regulations, maintain ServSafe standards, enforce proper food storage and temperature controls, and keep equipment clean and maintained.
  • Inventory & Cost Control: Manage vendor relationships, ordering, and receiving; conduct regular inventory counts; minimize waste; and keep food costs aligned with target budgets.
  • Financial Performance: Work to achieve labor/food cost goals, analyze Prime Cost reports, improve profitability, and assist with budget forecasting.
    • Menu Development & Administrative Duties: Collaborate on seasonal menus and specials, document recipes, manage staff schedules, review labor reports, and communicate with front-of-house management and executive leadership.

Kitchen Manager/Head Chef Requirements:

  • Experience:
    • Minimum 5+ years of kitchen management experience.
  • Skills & Knowledge:
    • Strong leadership, team-building, organizational, and communication skills.
    • Deep understanding of food costing, inventory control, and labor management.
    • Knowledge of health department regulations and food safety protocols.
    • Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Knowledge/experience in Korean or Asian cuisine, as well as hot kitchen and grill experience.
    • ServSafe Manager Certification.
    • Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.

Kitchen Manager/Head Chef Compensation:

  • Competitive base salary ($90,000 – $100,000) plus tip-sharing/bonus potential.
  • Great benefits!
  • Opportunity to lead a premier culinary team in a growing, high-profile Asian dining group.

 

JOB ID: 179469

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