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Head Chef

Scratch Restaurants Group · Los Angeles, CA

Posted compensation

$95k to $115k

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About this role

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness resources
New Restaurant Concept !!

We’re looking for a passionate and talented Head Chef to lead our culinary team and help shape an exciting new dining experience.

The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded culinary skill set, a passion for excellence, and a creative approach to food. You’ll work with high-quality, natural ingredients to develop unique and memorable dishes while maintaining consistency, quality, and thoughtful execution.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead, train, mentor, and inspire the culinary team
  • Create unique, thoughtfully crafted dishes using natural, quality ingredients
  • Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, and execution
  • Develop and refine recipes and culinary techniques
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen culture
  • Support menu development and contribute creative culinary ideas
  • Lead by example with a commitment to excellence and attention to detail
What We’re Looking For

  • Well-rounded culinary experience and strong technical skills
  • Proven leadership and staff-training experience
  • Creativity and a genuine passion for food
  • A strong understanding of natural ingredients and quality-driven cooking
  • Excellent organization, communication, and time-management skills
  • A commitment to consistency, hospitality, and culinary excellence
If you’re a chef who loves creating great food, developing people, and pushing the standard forward, we’d love to meet you.

National pay for chefs

National pay for chefs

$58,920median, full year

About $28.33/hr. Top 10 percent earn $99K+.

BLS Occupation 35-1011Chefs and Head Cooks, May 2024. Source

Requirements

  • Culinary leadership
  • Staff training
  • Recipe development
  • Menu development
  • Kitchen management
  • Food quality control
  • Technical culinary skills
  • Time management
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Mentoring
  • Food presentation

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness resources
Head ChefCulinary teamRestaurantNatural ingredientsMenu developmentKitchen cultureFood qualityRecipe refinementLeadershipStaff trainingHospitalityCulinary excellenceTechnical skillsTime managementOrganization

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