Executive Chef - Maleza Costa Mesa
About The Position
What You’ll Do Lead and develop the kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Execute a menu inspired by the evolution of Mexico City cuisine Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes Partner with Corporate Culinary on menu development and seasonal updates Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and kitchen efficiency Build strong systems for prep, ordering, and execution Maintain high standards for cleanliness, organization, and food safety Collaborate with the GM to ensure a seamless guest experience What We’re Looking For 5+ years in a kitchen leadership role (Executive Chef, CDC, or strong Sous Chef ready to step up) Experience in high-volume, chef-driven restaurants Strong understanding of food cost, labor, and kitchen systems A balance of creativity and discipline A hands-on leader who can develop and motivate a team Passion for bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and thoughtful presentation Why Maleza Be part of a new, high-energy restaurant concept in Costa Mesa Work in a beautifully designed space with a strong brand identity Collaborate with experienced hospitality leadership Opportunity to grow with a company that values both creativity and operational excellence If you’re a chef who wants to lead a kitchen, build a team, and be part of a concept with real momentum, we’d love to connect.
Requirements
- 5+ years in a kitchen leadership role (Executive Chef, CDC, or strong Sous Chef ready to step up)
- Experience in high-volume, chef-driven restaurants
- Strong understanding of food cost, labor, and kitchen systems
- A balance of creativity and discipline
- A hands-on leader who can develop and motivate a team
- Passion for bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and thoughtful presentation
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Execute a menu inspired by the evolution of Mexico City cuisine
- Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes
- Partner with Corporate Culinary on menu development and seasonal updates
- Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and kitchen efficiency
- Build strong systems for prep, ordering, and execution
- Maintain high standards for cleanliness, organization, and food safety
- Collaborate with the GM to ensure a seamless guest experience
Benefits
- Be part of a new, high-energy restaurant concept in Costa Mesa
- Work in a beautifully designed space with a strong brand identity
- Collaborate with experienced hospitality leadership
- Opportunity to grow with a company that values both creativity and operational excellence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
