Chef

We are seeking a passionate and talented Chef to join our team in beautiful South Redondo Beach. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your culinary expertise to a vibrant, high-end setting and craft exceptional dishes that are within theme of the restaurant doing quality steak and seafood offerings.

This is a hands-on position — the Chef will be working and cooking in the kitchen daily, as we have a small, dedicated kitchen team. Your active involvement in the kitchen is essential to maintaining our high standards and creating a memorable dining experience. This is currently a dinner-only restaurant, with plans to open for brunch in the future.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and oversee all aspects of food preparation and presentation
• Develop and execute creative menus that reflect upscale, sophisticated cuisine along with the owner
• Assist in all menus for private events in the private dining room.
• Collaborate closely with the owner and management to refine dishes that align with the restaurant concept of an East Coast seafood restaurant with a French undertone
• Ensure the highest standards of quality, consistency, and freshness in every dish
• Supervise kitchen staff, including line cooks and dishwashers, providing training and mentorship
• Maintain strict adherence to sanitation, safety, and health standards in compliance with local regulations
• Manage inventory, stock levels, and ordering to control costs without sacrificing quality
• Monitor food costs and labor to meet budget goals
• Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen environment

Qualifications:

• Proven experience working in upscale dining environments
• Some knowledge of French cuisine and techniques
• Exceptional culinary skills with an eye for detail and presentation
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop kitchen staff
• Excellent knowledge of sanitation, safety, and food handling standards
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, and profit management
• Creative and collaborative mindset, comfortable working closely with ownership to shape menu concepts
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary up to $85,000 depending on experience
• A collaborative, supportive work environment
• Opportunities for creative growth and menu development