About this position
Overview:
We are an expanding hospitality group in Venice and are looking for a dynamic CDC to lead our kitchen - bringing energy, precision, and hospitality to every service. You’ll guide food production from preparation through service, coordinate menus, and keep kitchen operations organized, safe, and focused on quality.
Your impact: By leading consistent food preparation and service, you help guests enjoy memorable meals while supporting a confident, well-coordinated team.
Duties:
- Manage daily kitchen operations, food production, cooking, and food service across restaurant, banquet, and catering settings.
- Plan menus and oversee food preparation, presentation, and serving, including coordination with dietary departments when applicable.
- Supervise, schedule, and develop kitchen teams; manage shifts and lead teams as a chef.
- Oversee inventory management and control, ordering, cost control, and responsible food handling.
- Maintain food safety and sanitizing procedures, ensuring a clean, organized kitchen.
Experience
- 5+ years in high-volume, chef-driven kitchens, including 2+ years as a sous chef or chef de cuisine
- Strong technical cooking skills across more than one cuisine (Italian and fresh pasta experience a plus)
- Proven record of managing food cost, labor and inventory. Must have ability to use digital systems.
- Experience hiring, training and leading a kitchen team
- California Food Manager Certification (ServSafe or equivalent), or able to get it within 30 days
- Available nights, weekends and holidays
Benefits:
- 2 Weeks PTO
- Food provided
- Paid time off
Location and commute
Los Angeles, CA .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3212047463.