**REQUIRES RELOCATION TO SAN DIEGO!!**
Esteemed San Diego based restaurant group is seeking a dynamic and talented VP of Culinary to lead the culinary operations across a diverse restaurant portfolio, ensuring consistency, quality, and operational efficiency. This role will be responsible for mentoring kitchen leadership, along with developing and refining standard operating procedures. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving organization and make a significant impact. Experience across multiple geographic markets is highly valued
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**Must be based in San Diego or able to relocate. Relocation assistance provided.
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VP of Culinary Responsibilit
- ies:Oversee culinary operations across multiple units and geographic markets ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and presenta
- tionDevelop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimize kitchen efficiency and perform
- anceCollaborate with restaurant managers and executive chefs to streamline kitchen operat
- ionsMonitor and analyze kitchen performance, identifying areas for improvement, providing constructive feedback and implementing solut
- ionsEnsure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations across all u
- nitsRecruit, train, and mentor culinary staff, fostering a positive culture of continuous learning and growth across all kitc
- hensStay current with industry tr
- endsSplit time between corporate office and field as needed, providing hands-on support and guid
ance
VP of Culinary Preferred Qualifica
- tions:Proven experience in a multi-unit, multi-market culinary role, with at least 4 years as a Regional Chef, Area Chef, or Corporate Chef overseeing at least 40 MIL in r
- evenueStrong background in operational management and system implemen
- tationFamiliarity with back-of-house (BOH) management software, such as Ctuit or similar pla
- tformsExcellent leadership and team management abi
- litiesExceptional organizational and time management
- skillsStrong financial acumen and experience in budgeting and cost c
- ontrolExperience in fast-paced, dynamic environments and managing high volume kitchen oper
- ationsExperience working in diverse geographical locations and comfortable with local travel across Cali
- forniaProfessional, forward-thinking, and innovative in ap
proach
Compensation/Benefits I
- ncludes:Base Compensation in the $160-19
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