Executive Sous Chef Operations Manager – Premium Culinary Startup

Executive Sous Chef / Operations Manager Premium Culinary Startup

Revolutionize Prepared Dining El Segundo CA

Our client is a high-growth healthy meal subscription service that provides Better Than Restaurant Quality food to a dedicated growing clientele. We are seeking a professionally mature Executive Sous Chef/Operations Managerto lead kitchen operations/execution and partner with the Founder/Executive Chef to free them up to focus on expansion.

Why This is the Best Move for Your Career:

• Elite Quality & Creative Freedom: You will work with a chef-driven globally inspired menu that changes every week. This is a high-touch environment using premium ingredients like grass-fed beef Alaskan halibut and direct sourcing from local Farmers Markets.
• True Work-Life Balance: Say goodbye to the industry grind. This role offers daytime hours only with no late nights. We currently operate on a TuesdaySaturday schedule and are moving toMondayFriday.
• Ground Floor Opportunity: This is a pivotal hire. As the company scales and secures funding you have a clear path to becoming VP of Operations with potential for equity/shares.
• Culture Over Corporate: The kitchen vibe is fun high-energy and collaborativewe listen to music avoid clipboard management and value leaders who are physically agile and lead by example.

The Role:

As the Lead Operator you will own the kitchen. While the Executive Chef focuses on flavor fundraising and expansion you will command the team manage high-volume batch cooking and plating and oversee cost controls and inventory.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience: Proven Sous or Executive Sous Chef experience in high-quality high-volume environments such as fine dining high-end catering or luxury hotels.
• Mindset: An Operator First mentality with zero ego. You should be a smart leader who aligns with a clean healthy cooking culture.
• Skills: Strong command of kitchen logistics including ordering staffing and P&L management.

Compensation & Perks:

• Salary: $80000 $90000.
• Bonuses: Potential signing bonus after a 6-month probation period.
• Extra Income: Opportunities to earn $400$500 per event assisting with private catering.

Ready to lead a kitchen that values your craft AND your time

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We look forward to hearing from you!