Executive Chef - Soho Warehouse DTLA

Soho House & Co.•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Chef is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading the Kitchen Department according to company, local, and regional policies and standards. This role is highly operational, involving hands-on work on the line, managing expo, and ticket times. The Executive Chef possesses strong business acumen, thrives under pressure in demanding, fast-paced environments, and manages large teams, seasonal menus, and events. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining the kitchen budget in conjunction with the General Manager and Head Chef, North America, and ensuring the highest standards for health, sanitation, and safety in food handling and cleanliness. A successful Executive Chef leads a team, owns the kitchen budget, and implements innovative systems to increase revenue streams, with key performance indicators including labor, food cost, product quality, consistency, and recipe management/development.

Requirements

Minimum of 7+ years’ experience working in a similar volume-based business
Culinary trained and professional who is passionate and curious to develop and grow as a Chef
Experienced managing P&L’s, labor, purchasing, vendors and quality control while providing results in revenue
Must possess consistent and stable work experience & encompass the desire to operationally support the business as an individual contributor and leader
Must encompass Food Serve Safe certification and have experienced with local sanitation regulations
Well-versed and timely email etiquette as well as written and verbal communication
Experienced in training, leading and executive production and a-la-carte dining experiences
High school diploma or equivalent trade school certification

Responsibilities

Influential leader and operational Chef with proven experience that delivers effective and efficient Culinary Programs, team management and profit-driving dining experience(s)
Oversee Back of House (BOH) operation (Pastry, Production, Pizza, Pasta and Specialty Cooks) team including but not limited to recruitment, on-boarding, training, payroll and disciplinary procedures. As well as staff performance, conducting appraisals and strategize with leadership to assess staff performance and development while maintaining professional relationships
Adhere to health and safety policy (I.e. IIPP, worker’s comp procedures, and allergy procedures) is always followed as well as implement, monitor and enforce compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and standards and local, state, and federal law as applicable
Delegate tasks to team and complete daily check lists that support anticipated business levels, production, a-la-carte orders, special request, events, dietary restrictions and ensure team follows proper allergy procedure
Responsible for educating and training staff on safe work habits and proper process as well as procedure if encountered with a dangerous or unsafe situation
Create, implement and enforce process to run an effective and efficient kitchen while maintaining the highest-level of standards, food quality, COGS and minimized margins to increase profits without sacrificing taste or member / guest experience
Purchase and produce top-quality food to create seasonal menus, maintain recipes, pictures and specifications are followed as well as update signage and displays for dates, food displays for quality, cleanliness and food safety
Ensure teamwork and synergy exists between the front and back of house staff through proper communication and delegate tasks and staff tasks to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations
Collaborate with Marketing/Events department on menu creation, food preparation, food costs, quality food service and product are delivered.
Shares the overall responsibility of proper storing procedures, food orders, food cost, equipment, sanitation and hygiene to Company and local standards