Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
Gus’s BBQ has been a staple for authentic Southern hospitality, genuine pit-master craft, and high-volume excellence. As part of the Bicos Hospitality family, we take pride in delivering unforgettable dining experiences rooted in tradition while constantly pushing ourselves to elevate our craft.
We are seeking a driven, dynamic professional to step into the role of Executive Chef.
If you thrive in a high-energy environment we want to build something great with you.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Culture: Hire, train, and mentor a team, fostering a supportive environment
- Operational Excellence: Direct day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring peak efficiency, food safety compliance and adherence to our recipe standards
- Continuous Improvement: Bring a natural curiosity to kitchen operations
- Financial Management: Drive food cost controls, labor optimization, inventory management, and waste reduction to achieve financial goals.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of Executive Chef or High-Volume Kitchen Manager experience in a full-service, high-volume concept.
- BBQ Knowledge: Professional BBQ experience is desired, but it is not required.
- Kindness & Integrity: A collaborative leader who sets high standards, treats the team with empathy and respect, and operates with complete honesty.
- Curiosity & Grit: The continuous desire to learn and innovate, paired with the resilience, drive, and adaptability needed to lead a demanding, high-volume kitchen.
Bicos Hospitality is an established restaurant group based in Pasadena, California, renowned for its diverse culinary concepts that range from fast-casual to craft bar and barbecue. Each establishment is thoughtfully designed to deliver unique, neighborhood-inspired experiences rooted in genuine hospitality.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($98,000.00 - $108,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Mentoring
Fostering a Supportive Environment
Directing Kitchen Operations
Ensuring Food Safety Compliance
Adhering to Recipe Standards
Driving Food Cost Controls
Optimizing labor
Managing Inventory
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Part of Bicos Hospitality
Gus's BBQ is a tribute to Southern life, where it's all about family, tradition and celebration. A menu filled with traditional Southern cooking is complemented by an impressive range of whiskies, wines, cocktails and local beers.
Bicos Hospitality is an independently owned and operated family of restaurants. We are a team inspired by making a connection, not only with our guests, but with the community around us. Our diverse concepts range from fast-casual, to craft bar, to barbecue - each founded on the idea of thoughtful hospitality.
