Chef/Kitchen Manager

Scratch Bakery Cafe

Laguna Hills, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cook Dishes, English Language, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Menu Development, Multilingual, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Quality Control, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Restaurant, Safety Compliance, Sanitation, ServSafe Certification, Spanish Language
LOCATION
Laguna Hills, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off

Chef / Kitchen Manager – New Modern Mexican Concept (Laguna Hills, CA)


Position: Chef / Kitchen Manager


Location: Laguna Hills, CA


Employment Type: Full-Time


We’re a new, modern Mexican restaurant concept bringing authentic street food with a contemporary twist to Orange County. As our Chef/Kitchen Manager, you’ll collaborate with ownership to develop and execute a fresh, innovative menu while leading all aspects of kitchen operations.


Key Responsibilities:


· Develop and finalize menu in collaboration with ownership


· Manage all kitchen operations, including prep, quality control, ordering, and scheduling


· Hire, train, and lead kitchen staff


· Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards


· Manage food and labor costs effectively


Qualifications:


· Minimum 2 years of kitchen management experience in a high-volume fast casual or QSR environment


· Strong background in Mexican cuisine


· ServSafe certified and bilingual (English/Spanish)


· Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills


Benefits:


· Competitive salary based on experience


· Performance bonuses


· Free meals during shifts


· 1 week paid vacation after 1 year


· Exciting growth opportunity with plans for future expansion


Salary dependent upon experience. Will be discussed during interview.


To apply, please email your resume and short introduction to mexicanrestaurantjobs@gmail.com. Subject line: Chef/Kitchen Manager – Laguna Hills Address to: Hiring Manager

About the Company

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Scratch Bakery Cafe