Chef de Cuisine

Town & Country Resort•San Diego, CA

41d•Onsite

About The Position

Arlo is searching for a Chef de Cuisine—a culinary leader with talent, discipline, creativity, and just the right amount of obsession. Someone who understands that great food is not just plated—it is orchestrated. We are building something special: a restaurant known for bold flavor, thoughtful execution, genuine hospitality, and the kind of consistency that earns attention for all the right reasons. Our target? Bib Gourmand status—exceptional food, exceptional value, and a dining experience people talk about long after dessert.

Requirements

Proven culinary leadership experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or similar role
A serious passion for food, technique, and hospitality
Strong leadership presence—calm under pressure, sharp in execution, respected by the team
Experience in elevated, high-volume, chef-driven restaurant environments
Deep understanding of kitchen financials, labor management, and cost controls
Creativity balanced with discipline
A palate for excellence and an eye for detail
Someone who wants to chase recognition—not for ego, but because standards matter

Nice To Haves

Understand what makes a restaurant Bib Gourmand-worthy: approachability, consistency, and exceptional quality
Can coach cooks into chefs
Believe mise en place is a lifestyle, not a task
Know that “good enough” is usually not

Responsibilities

Orchestrate great food.
Build a restaurant known for bold flavor, thoughtful execution, genuine hospitality, and consistency.
Achieve Bib Gourmand status.
Lead a kitchen.
Build a reputation.
Create food worth talking about.