Kitchen Manager

Kitchen Manager/Controller Elevated, Seasonal Concept Los Angeles, CA Up to $85,000 Base This 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 Doing Overseeing all BOH operations - service, production, and execution Leading and developing the kitchen team through hands-on leadership Driving food quality, consistency, and presentation standards Managing P&L, food cost, labor, and purchasing Owning inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships Ensuring health, safety, and sanitation compliance at all times Building schedules and staffing to meet business needs and labor targets Identifying and implementing operational efficiencies Partnering with ownership and leadership on menu direction and performance What We’re Looking For Proven experience as an Executive Chef or strong CDC ready to step up Background in elevated, seasonal, or fine dining kitchens – this is a very high caliber concept Strong financial acumen with experience managing costs and budgets Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and consistency Comfortable working long, flexible hours including nights and weekends

Created: 2026-05-14