Executive Chef

Brio Italian Grille brings the pleasures of a Tuscan country villa with signature cocktails, premium wines and food that celebrates the freshest and finest ingredients. In Italian, brio means “lively or joyful.” And from the robust flavors to the welcoming setting, Brio Italian Grille is just that. BRIO’s villa-like interior will transport you to Tuscany with its hand-crafted Italian mosaics, Venetian plaster walls and arches, soaring ceilings and fine marble countertops. The menu features premium steaks, homemade pastas, fresh seafood and crispy flatbreads prepared in an authentic Italian wood-burning oven.

Job description

The Executive Chef is primarily responsible for directing and overseeing the heart of-the-house operation and working closely with the leadership and events team, coordinating special events, and catering.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages culinary services
• Maintains the highest professional food quality and sanitation standard
• Sources and purchases of all necessary culinary supplies
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees special events
• Develops and monitors culinary and labor budget
• Recruits, hires, and trains all kitchen and event staff
• Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste
• Supervises Cooks and oversees the supervision of production
• Safeguards all food preparation by implementing training to increase staff's food handling knowledge and maintains œA Health Scores
• Conducts regular department staff meetings and training
• Administers schedules, employee performance evaluations, coaching, and counseling sessions as needed
• Works a variety of shifts, as required, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar role within the restaurant or food service industry.
• Strong team management skills with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse culinary team.
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and presentation styles.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and best practices for inventory control.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with staff at all levels.
• A culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred but not mandatory.

If you are an innovative leader with a passion for culinary excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape our kitchen's future!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Culinary: 4 years (Required)
• Kitchen management: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92618 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000