DESCRIPTION:

Award-winning, Michelin Star restaurant featuring Modern Mexican cuisine is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to join this dynamic team. Our Southern California kitchen located on the coast in Oceanside draws on the culinary traditions of Northern Mexico, while highlighting the bounty of local farms and sea food, to create a bold cuisine paired with a wide selection of Mexican wines. Our restaurant delivers an unforgettable dining experience with a spectacular ocean view.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Chef de Cuisine will assist the Executive Chef with menu development, training, coaching and managing the culinary team. The Chef de Cuisine provides a quality product that is timely, fresh and meets quantity needs of the restaurant while working directly with the Executive Chef to maintain and improve the culinary operation. The CDC focuses on daily service for the restaurant and ensuring all guest experiences are memorable and consistent. Skills and knowledge include precision plating techniques with high quality ingredients, communication skills, training skills, computer skills, organizational skills, guest contact and staff management knowledge. Experience with Michelin standards and Authentic Mexican cuisine is highly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a CDC or equivalent management role in a fine dining restaurant (Michelin, JBF kitchens preferred)

• Commitment to quality, excellence, and genuine hospitality

• Passion for creating unique guest experiences, food, and beverage

• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints

• Ability to listen, communicate, and make connections

• Commitment to quality technique and continued refinement of skills

• Commitment to constant growth and professional development

• Basic math and computer skills

• Punctual and reliable

• Ability to speak and hear, see, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time

• Be able to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, climb stairs/ladders, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds

• Continual use of manual dexterity and gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

• The ability to read, write, and speak English fluently

• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene and practices an occupational health and safety standards

• Must be available for weekend and holiday shifts. Restaurant is open Wednesday – Sunday, 5pm-9pm.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Competitive Base Salary - $96k - $106k + Bonus and Relocation Assitance Packages

• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 401K with company match

• Paid Vacation, sick days, new child leave and personal day

• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free colleague meals during shift

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

• Equal Employment Opportunity