Restaurant Chef / Executive Kitchen Manager

Urban Plates•Thousand Oaks, CA

12d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Purpose is to change the way the world eats and to deliver on that purpose Our Goal is to be a great place to work where you can learn, grow, and develop both personally and professionally. Executive Kitchen Manager/ Chef Urban Plates Restaurants 162 W Hillcrest Dr #100, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 The Chef position is responsible for management of all culinary operations in the restaurant. The Chef oversees the restaurant’s kitchen by ensuring excellent food quality, managing Team Member performance, and communicating and coordinating with the General Manager, Regional Chef and/or Area Director. The Chef must use excellent professional judgment in carrying out duties. Join a company that values your performance and invests in your growth, offering you not just a job, but a rewarding, long-term career path. With us, you’ll have access to outstanding benefits, professional training, and leadership development programs to help you thrive now and in the future. A career opportunity representing a premium fast-casual/ fast-fine regional restaurant chain Nationally recognized for making craveable, wholesome, clean food accessible to all. Pride in executing a menu that is fresh from scratch using quality ingredients with seasonal menu changes to keep the menu fresh and exciting for you and our guests. Work in a beautifully designed restaurant environment that you’ll take pride in every day - We are proud of our state-of-the-art kitchens, with top-of-the-line equipment (Rational Ovens, blast chillers, Kitchen Display System, Date Code Genie, and systems/ processes and technology platforms (CTuit, LMS, HRIS (Dayforce), and POS system (Brink) – all designed to optimize kitchen operations and drive food quality, production, consistency, and guest satisfaction. Build meaningful connections with your community while improving their lives with world-class meals served fresh from scratch in scratch using quality ingredients served at an honest value in an always kind way. Be part of a company that truly cares—offering exceptional benefits that set you up for success both personally and professionally. If any of this sounds like the opportunity you’re looking for, then you owe it to yourself to explore a management career with Urban Plates. Urban Plates started in 2011 in Del Mar, CA. Two food industry veterans were tired of the compromises they had to make when eating out. They couldn’t find what they were looking for, so they created Urban Plates. We welcome one and all to our table, where craveable food is cooked from scratch with quality ingredients, sustainably grown, ethically treated, and made to order at prices that won’t break the bank. Our secret? There isn’t one. We’re fueled by the power of real food and a passion to change the way the world eats, one plate at a time. It’s a movement so easy to join, you can do it by lifting a fork. If you’re ready to make a difference doing something that matters, surrounded by talented people in a culture that cares, apply to join our Team. Everyone deserves to eat this good. Urban Plates now has 22 locations throughout California. Blending the sights, sounds, aromas, and energy of an open kitchen with the contemporary and approachable ambiance of a local, neighborhood restaurant, the Urban Plates Vibe is truly one of a kind. The Vibe is aspirational and energetic, yet casual, comfortable and timeless. The Vibe is positive and shows pride in its appearance. It starts at the curb where the fire pits and flames of the patio set a welcoming tone. The expanse of glass shares the buzz of energy inside the restaurant. Pulled in by the buzz, our Guests are immediately embraced by the sights of our fresh food, the sounds of happy people connecting with each other, and the energy and organized chaos that let them know they made the right choice. The sights, sounds, and aromas of our Guests’ meals being prepared from scratch increase the excitement and anticipation of sitting down to enjoy a great, customized meal made from scratch. Seeing our managers and chefs walking the floor provides an extra level of confidence that allows our Guests to relax completely, enjoy their meal, and feel completely in control of their experience. The overall ambiance, including music, lights, temperature, and furnishings add to the Vibe by providing the perfect backdrop to relax, connect with friends and family, and enjoy each other’s company. Our Vibe extends to our Guests’ digital interactions and ensures they can easily and intuitively interact with us, are able to engage as many of their senses as possible and have a digital journey that closely resembles the experience in an Urban Plates restaurant. Lastly, it’s all about our promise to each of our team members. We will prepare you by building your skills by ensuring you understand the “why”, “what”, and “how” of what we ask you to do, providing clear, timely, and honest feedback on your performance to ensure you always know where you stand. We will help to develop you personally and professionally. We will support you to ensure you have the tools to do your best and in a safe work environment where you are empowered and trusted to give your best. We will give you a sense of belonging; welcome you, treat you with respect, and respect you as an individual. We will provide clarity, ensuring our team members understand Urban Plates’ vision and your role in getting us there! And finally, we will grow Urban Plates sustainably, in ways that ensure there is opportunity and a place for you when you are ready. We will reward hard work and outstanding achievement.

Responsibilities

management of all culinary operations in the restaurant
ensuring excellent food quality
managing Team Member performance
communicating and coordinating with the General Manager, Regional Chef and/or Area Director

Benefits

Competitive pay plus bonus
Realistic and achievable bonus plan where bonus is paid out monthly and quarterly
Exceptional work-life balance with no late nights and two days off per week
Paid time off
Best-in-class 9-week paid management training program in one of our certified training restaurants
Monthly cell phone/ internet allowance
Free meal during your workday
75% off meals when not working
Health/ Medical (HMO and PPO options)
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance & AD&D insurance
Supplemental Life insurance & AD&D insurance
Basic long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Accident and hospital indemnity insurance
Flexible spending account
Pet insurance
401k Plan– for those who qualify
Opportunities for advancement and Career Development Programs
Access to our UPLift Emergency Grant Program
Gain access to our best-in-class, company-paid Management Training Program in a certified training restaurant that includes restaurant Front-of-House (FOH), Back-of-House (BOH), and Management training, plus on-going training programs and development plans designed to help you grow, excel, and advance in your career with us.