Restaurant Chef at Goodwin Recruiting

Restaurant Chef – San Diego, CA

Join a prestigious institution as a Restaurant Chef, where you will lead culinary operations and create exceptional dining experiences for students and staff.

Restaurant Chef Benefits and Compensation:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 10% of salary contributed on day one towards 401k
• Phone, car, and travel reimbursement
• Great work/life balance, 40-hour work week, and paid holidays

Restaurant Chef Requirements & Qualifications:

• Degree in Culinary Arts or a Bachelor's degree in institutional management, nutrition, dietetics, hotel and restaurant management, or a related field
• Serve Safe Certification
• Four (4) years of progressive culinary supervisory experience
• Four (4) years of experience in ordering food and supplies
• Working knowledge of restaurant financial reporting
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Strong leadership and oral/written communication skills
• Experience with computerized menu management systems and knowledge of office and industry software applications
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Proven problem-solving ability
• Commitment to high-quality food procurement, production, and services

Restaurant Chef Preferred Background & Skills:

• Experience in a similar role within an educational or institutional setting
• Familiarity with menu development tailored to customer tastes and nutritional needs
• Ability to train, coordinate, and evaluate production staff effectively
• Knowledge of strategic planning for food preparation in non-kitchen venues
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail