Chef
Rustic Canyon Family
Santa Monica, CA
Rustic Canyon Family hiring Chef in Santa Monica, CA

Rustic Canyon Family hiring Chef in Santa Monica, CA

Rustic Canyon FamilyMore Info

Full Time • Salary ($80k - $100k)
Expired: Feb 5, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

3 years


Job Details

Are you a culinary leader passionate about creating thoughtful, locally sourced cuisine? Join the Rustic Canyon Family as a Chef and take the helm of kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, team leadership, and creativity in menu development.

About the RC Family

Our guiding principles define who we are:

  • Serve delicious, thoughtful food using the best local ingredients. 
  • Create an environment for guests where they feel like they are being taken into our home and cared for. 
  • Take care of ourselves and each other so we can feel proud about the work that we do.
Benefits We Offer

We’re dedicated to supporting our team with competitive benefits and opportunities:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Fully covered Anthem Gold PPO healthcare
  • 401(k) savings program
  • $75 Monthly cell phone reimbursement stipend
  • $1,000 Annual wellness stipend
  • Paid time off and sick time
  • Employee dining discounts
  • Career advancement and professional development opportunities
  • A positive, collaborative work environment with a passionate team
Key Responsibilities

As a Chef, you’ll:

Lead the Kitchen Team
  • Mentor and guide kitchen staff to ensure consistency and excellence in food preparation and service.
  • Assist with hiring, training, and scheduling within budgetary goals.
Create and Innovate
  • Develop seasonal menus that reflect the Rustic Canyon Family’s values.
  • Conduct recipe testing, maintain documentation, and ensure accurate cost management.
Manage Operations
  • Oversee daily kitchen activities, including food production, staff assignments, and inventory management.
  • Maintain strict food safety standards, consistently achieving top Health Department grades.
  • Monitor kitchen labor costs, food costs, and key financial metrics.
Maintain Quality and Safety
  • Ensure dishes meet the highest standards while minimizing waste and using surplus ingredients creatively.
  • Manage kitchen maintenance schedules and ensure all equipment is serviced regularly.
Collaborate and Communicate
  • Work closely with management to align kitchen operations with restaurant goals.
  • Participate in weekly manager meetings and represent the RC Family at external events as needed.
Requirements

We’re looking for a Chef with:

  • Proven leadership skills and a commitment to team development.
  • A strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment without compromising quality.
  • Excellent communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
  • Expertise in food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation practices.
  • A California Food Handler’s card or equivalent certification.
  • Physical ability to meet job demands, including standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Working Conditions
  • Exposure to noise, heat, and kitchen equipment.
  • May require working evenings, weekends, holidays, and additional hours.
Uniform Requirements
  • Clean non-slip shoes
  • Clean pants
  • Clean shirt

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($80,000.00 - $100,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program


Required Skills

Culinary Leadership

Locally Sourced Cuisine

Food Quality Standards

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Kitchen Operations Management

Staff mentoring

Hiring and training

Budget Management

Menu Creation

Recipe Testing

Cost Management

Inventory Management

Food Safety Standards

Health department regulations

Financial Analysis

Waste Reduction

Equipment Maintenance

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

California Food Handler's Card

Physical Ability

Cleanliness and Sanitation Practices

Working in a Fast Paced Environment

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Ability to Work Evenings, Weekends, Holidays

Standing, Bending, Lifting Up to 50 Lbs.

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Restaurant Group

Part of Rustic Canyon Family

The Rustic Canyon Family includes a variety of Santa Monica, California dining destinations, all in partnership with some of our favorite people and incredibly, talented chefs. We embrace seasonality and make as much as possible in-house using classic craftsmanship and technique, while sourcing the highest-quality ingredients from local farmers and vendors with sustainable practices. We believe in creating welcoming spaces for everyone, and really take “family” to heart, by ensuring our employees and all who walk through our doors feel at home.

Founder Josh Loeb hosted an intimate series of dinners at his tree house-like home nestled in Rustic Canyon. He’d shop at the nearby Santa Monica Farmers’ Market for the best produce and come up with different themes for each night. Lovers of quality food and wine would gather around a long, candlelit table to share the joy of a meal created with thought and passion. New friends were made, stories were told and favorite wines were discovered. This is what inspired the idea behind Rustic Canyon, which opened in December 2006. Soon after, Zoe Nathan, also a Santa Monica native, joined the team as pastry chef. She and Josh fell in love, and with their friend Colby Goff, they began opening more restaurants in the neighborhood.

We have a small executive team, so we can support the various restaurants in our group!

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