Chef de Cuisine | Award Winning Romantic Concept

The Opportunity

This is not simply a back-of-house management role - this is a premier culinary leadership position at one of Orange County's most visible restaurants.

As Chef de Cuisine, you will:

• Lead a large, high-performing culinary brigade in a high-volume, upscale dining environment
• Drive consistency and excellence across premium steaks, chops, seafood, and seasonal features
• Inspire innovation while protecting the integrity of a proven, high-performing concept
• Set the tone for kitchen culture - disciplined, collaborative, accountable, and proud
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef and senior leadership to execute strategic culinary initiatives

You will be hands-on, present on the line, and relentlessly focused on execution. Every plate that leaves the pass represents our brand - and your leadership.

What You'll Own

• Daily kitchen operations and service execution at the highest level
• Culinary training, mentorship, and development of sous chefs and line cooks
• Labor management and food cost performance in a high-volume setting
• Menu implementation and seasonal rollouts
• Inventory management, purchasing, and vendor partnerships
• Health, safety, and sanitation excellence
• Seamless collaboration with front-of-house leadership to deliver a refined, high-touch guest experience

Who You Are

• 4+ years as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in a $10MM+ upscale restaurant
• A proven leader of large teams in high-expectation environments
• Financially savvy - you understand margins, labor models, and cost controls
• Passionate about premium ingredients, technique, and presentation
• Calm under pressure and energized by volume
• A culture-builder who develops people while holding high standards

A culinary degree is preferred, though demonstrated excellence and progressive growth matter most.

Why Us?

• Competitive base salary: $110,000–$120,000 + bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package
• The opportunity to lead at one of Southern California's most recognized independent restaurants
• Visibility within Specialty Restaurants Corporation, a respected, privately held restaurant group with iconic properties
• Real opportunity for career progression within a growing organization