Executive Chef Job at Guckenheimer, Santa Monica, CA

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  • Guckenheimer
  • Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

Executive Chef – Inspire Culinary Excellence!

Are you a passionate culinary leader ready to create exceptional dining experiences? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Executive Chef to elevate our dining services at Guckenheimer. This is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, leadership, and commitment to culinary excellence in an exciting, high-energy environment!

What You'll Do:

  • Inspire Creativity: Craft innovative, seasonal, and plant-forward menus that delight guests across multiple campus cafes.
  • Quality & Standards: Lead by example in maintaining the highest standards in food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organization, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.
  • Operational Excellence: Ensure culinary best practices, guidelines, and policies are consistently followed, and swiftly address any discrepancies.
  • Financial Stewardship: Collaborate closely with the General Manager to achieve financial goals, optimize food and labor costs, and maintain accurate production and procurement records.
  • Leadership & Development: Lead, train, and develop the culinary team, fostering a culture of growth, accountability, and teamwork.
  • Event Excellence: Oversee the successful execution of catered events, ensuring the highest standards of quality, presentation, and timeliness.

Why You'll Thrive in This Role:

  • Creative Freedom: You’ll have the opportunity to innovate and craft memorable culinary experiences.
  • Dynamic Environment: Engage with diverse teams and clients, making every day vibrant and unique.
  • Growth and Recognition: Your dedication and leadership will directly contribute to our ongoing success and growth.

Your Qualifications:

  • Experience leading kitchens in restaurants or corporate dining environments.
  • Culinary degree or certification preferred; ServSafe certified (or ability to become certified).
  • Strong leadership skills, passion for food, and excellent communication.
  • Proven ability to manage operations efficiently and effectively in a high-volume environment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Must be capable of lifting up to 25 lbs. without assistance.
  • Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code
  • Employee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods

HSEQ Compliance

  • All employees must adhere to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This includes following safety protocols, maintaining environmental responsibility, and upholding quality standards in all tasks. Employees are expected to actively participate in HSEQ training and report any potential hazards or compliance concerns.

Ready to Ignite Your Culinary Career? If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to lead with excellence, join us at Guckenheimer and transform everyday dining into extraordinary experiences. Apply today!

As a global organization, ISS Group is committed to making the international community more resilient and just for all people. We encourage diversity and inclusion in their broadest terms, including ethnicity, race, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, culture, and educational background. We look to lead our industry by example and to positively influence the market wherever we operate.

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