Chef de Cuisine – Reimagined California Cuisine

An exciting new culinary chapter is taking shape in Long Beach! This is an opportunity for a talented Chef de Cuisine to lead the reopening and evolution of a refreshed California-inspired restaurant. The culinary vision is ingredient-driven, approachable, and rooted in elevated California cuisine designed for repeat neighborhood business. This reimagined concept is being built as a true LBC local destination — a place where guests linger over wine and cocktails, dine multiple times a week, and feel genuinely connected to the experience.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly collaborative leadership team during a transformative phase of growth and creativity. 

Great benefits!

Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen operations for the reopening and continued evolution of the restaurant
• Collaborate with ownership and leadership on menu development, seasonal updates, and recipe refinement
• Execute an ingredient-driven, California-inspired menu with consistency, quality, and approachability
• Build, train, mentor, and motivate a strong culinary team rooted in professionalism and accountability
• Maintain high standards for food quality, plating, cleanliness, organization, and kitchen culture
• Oversee ordering, inventory, prep systems, scheduling, and labor management
• Manage food cost, recipe costing, waste control, and overall kitchen efficiency
• Create systems and SOPs that support consistency, communication, and smooth service execution
• Partner closely with front-of-house leadership to deliver a warm, polished, neighborhood-driven guest experience
• Stay connected to seasonal ingredients, local dining trends, and opportunities to keep the menu fresh and relevant

Chef de Cuisine Preferred Requirements:

• 3+ years of senior culinary leadership experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef, or Executive Chef in a successful restaurant environment
• Experience with seasonal, ingredient-driven, California, coastal, New American, or upscale casual cuisine preferred
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to develop, inspire, and hold teams accountable
• Hands-on, service-focused chef who enjoys being on the line and leading by example
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor, inventory, ordering, and kitchen systems
• Ability to balance creativity with consistency, approachability, and neighborhood appeal
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
• High standards for cleanliness, organization, safety, and sanitation
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Compensation Package Includes:

• Base salary in the $95k-$110k range, with possible flexibility to $120k for a highly experienced Chef de Cuisine with a proven track record
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• 100% Paid Medical, Dental & Vision for the employee
• Paid Time Off