Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager/ControllerElevated, Seasonal ConceptLos Angeles, CAUp to $85,000 BaseThis is a great opportunity to join a creative, ingredient-driven restaurant focused on seasonality, quality, and refined execution. The concept blends elevated dining with a warm, guest-focused atmosphere - attention to detail is everything here.We’re looking for an Executive Chef who is both operationally strong and people-focused - someone who can lead a team, run a tight kitchen, and consistently deliver at a very high level.What You’ll Be DoingOverseeing all BOH operations - service, production, and executionLeading and developing the kitchen team through hands-on leadershipDriving food quality, consistency, and presentation standardsManaging P&L, food cost, labor, and purchasingOwning inventory, ordering, and vendor relationshipsEnsuring health, safety, and sanitation compliance at all timesBuilding schedules and staffing to meet business needs and labor targetsIdentifying and implementing operational efficienciesPartnering with ownership and leadership on menu direction and performanceWhat We’re Looking ForProven experience as an Executive Chef or strong CDC ready to step upBackground in elevated, seasonal, or fine dining kitchens – this is a very high caliber conceptStrong financial acumen with experience managing costs and budgetsDetail-oriented with a focus on quality and consistencyComfortable working long, flexible hours including nights and weekends