Executive Chef

True Food Kitchen•El Segundo, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is an opportunity to find your true purpose within a full-service restaurant collection, known for serving nutrient-dense, thoughtfully crafted dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch across various locations. The Executive Chef will be a key leader, partnering with both Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) leadership to drive sales and profitability through effective P&L, inventory, and cash flow management. The position involves leading high-volume service, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation, maintaining operational excellence through regular checks and inspections, and actively managing, developing, and inspiring FOH and BOH teams in collaboration with the General Manager. A significant portion of the role requires hands-on leadership in the kitchen to ensure consistency, growth, and excellence across all stations, as well as coaching and mentoring managers and key hourly team members to foster their growth.

Requirements

A passion for hospitality and creating unforgettable dining experiences.
The ability to thrive under pressure while handling last-minute requests with ease.
5+ years of management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
A caring, self-motivated leader who inspires excellence through coaching and accountability.

Responsibilities

Partner with FOH & BOH leadership to maximize sales and profitability through strong P&L, inventory, and cash flow management.
Lead high-volume service from the floor or expo, ensuring flawless food quality, presentation, and guest interaction.
Conduct line checks, facility walks, and follow-ups to maintain operational excellence; oversee EcoSure & Health inspections to guarantee a safe, compliant kitchen.
Manage, develop, and inspire FOH & BOH teams in partnership with the General Manager — including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
Dedicate significant time in the kitchen to hands-on leadership and team development, ensuring consistency, growth, and excellence across all stations.
Create pathways for growth by coaching and mentoring managers and key hourly team members.