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Restaurant Culinary Director

Behind the Scenes Catering and Events
La Jolla, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2025
Culinary Leadership Opportunity:

Destiny Coast, a reputable fine dining establishment, is seeking a skilled Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative menu concepts, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

* Collaborate with Executive Chef Melissa Chickerneo to create seasonal menus that showcase our commitment to sustainability and local sourcing
* Lead and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high standards of quality and efficiency
* Develop and implement effective time management and delegation strategies to ensure seamless kitchen operations
* Foster a positive work environment that promotes creativity, teamwork, and open communication

Requirements:

Minimum 4 years of professional kitchen experience 2 years in culinary management, proven leadership experience, strong knowledge of Mediterranean and California coastal cuisines, experience with baking / pastry preferred, current ServSafe certification, excellent organizational and team management skills, and demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining quality.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, creative freedom to contribute to menu development, and work-life balance in beautiful La Jolla, California.

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