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Kitchen Manager/Head Chef - Vibrant all day restaurant

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Job Title: Kitchen Manager/Head Chef - Vibrant all day restaurant
Job Type: Permanent
Location: United States of America
Expertise: Culinary Recruitment
Salary: $95,000
Reference: 1308720
Job Published: 21 Nov 2025
Closing Date: 19 Dec 2025

Job Description

Client Profile

Our client is a well known name in the Los Angeles restaurant community with multiple successful concepts including this all day concept that  has capture the loyalty of many Angelenos. They recently opened their newest location in Ojai, California.

Job Description

As Kitchen Manager you will;
  • Have experience as a chef and a hands-on leader who can influence a positive workplace culture
  • Oversee all day to day back of house operations including opening & closing the restaurant
  • Complete regular stocktakes and oversee all ordering
  • Have experience in rostering and approving timesheets accordingly
  • Meet kitchen labour costs, cost of food and other expenses as well as budgeting
  • Implement processes and standards to ensure all back-of-house operations run effectively and seamlessly
  • Induct and train all back-of-house employees
  • Ensure the kitchen meets all Work, Health & Safety regulations
Candidate Profile

To be successful in this role you will have;
  • At least two year’s management experience in a fast-paced environment
  • High food preparation standards and productivity
  • Experience in budget management and cost control
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure and with professionalism
  • Great personal presentation, good communication and time management skills
  • Ability to lead and develop a large team
Offer

This role is offering a very attractive package with very achievable amazing KPI incentives as well as ongoing career growth opportunities.

To learn more, please submit your resumé, or contact Ben via ben@hastingspeople.com

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