Executive Chef
$170,000 - $170,000 USD yearly
Job Title: Executive Chef
Location: Los Angeles, California
Client: High-Volume Fine Dining Restaurant & Large-Scale Event Destination
Compensation: Base salary up to $170,000 + Performance Bonus
About Us
Culinaire Staffing is a specialized nationwide contingency recruitment firm focused on placing high-end hospitality managers, culinary executives, and multi-unit restaurant operators. We partner with exceptional hospitality brands that value craft, culture, and guest experience.
Position Overview
Our client, a premier high-volume fine dining establishment and large-scale event destination in Los Angeles, is seeking an visionary and results-driven Executive Chef to lead all back-of-house operations. In this role, you will set the culinary tone for both our bustling dining room and prestigious private events, drive rigorous financial and operational performance, and inspire a world-class kitchen team through mentorship and a deep passion for exceptional hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Vision & Execution: Direct all menu development, recipe standardization, and daily kitchen execution, maintaining the highest standards of fine dining quality and consistency across both restaurant service and large-scale private events.
Financial & P&L Management: Own back-of-house financial performance, including food cost controls, labor optimization, inventory management, and vendor negotiations to meet or exceed profitability targets.
Event Culinary Operations: Spearhead large-scale culinary productions for high-end banquets, private buyouts, and luxury events without compromising on artisanal quality or precision.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Hire, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team. Foster a collaborative, professional, and positive kitchen culture centered on growth and mutual respect.
Standards & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, sanitation, and food handling regulations across all food preparation and service areas.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of executive-level culinary leadership experience within high-volume fine dining restaurants and upscale event operations.
Demonstrated mastery of modern culinary techniques, scratch-kitchen execution, and menu innovation.
Exceptional financial acumen with a proven track record of managing P&Ls, food/labor costs, and kitchen efficiencies.
Superb organizational skills, grace under pressure, and the ability to seamlessly orchestrate multi-faceted kitchen operations.
An inspiring, collaborative leader who is deeply passionate about craft, education, and world-class hospitality.
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation: Base salary of up to $170,000, plus lucrative performance-based bonus opportunities.
Culture: Join a collaborative, professional leadership team that values operational excellence, creative freedom, and mutual respect.
Growth: Opportunity to lead the culinary program of a flagship destination and make a significant impact within a premier hospitality group.
Interested candidates or qualified referrals are encouraged to reach out to Culinaire Staffing directly to discuss this opportunity further.