Executive Chef - Restaurant Excellence Team

Mina Group is an industry-leading hospitality group led by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina. We manage more than 30 concepts across the US, partnering with industry leaders including Four Seasons, MGM hotels, JW Marriott, and Regent Hotels. Our goal is to elevate the craft of hospitality by delivering one-of-a-kind memories to our guests. We recruit and develop leaders who share our obsession for hospitality and embrace our values of empathy, adaptability, and selflessness.

About the Role

Responsible for assisting with culinary leadership coverage at all restaurants where there is a shortage of management or management transition. Coordinates, supervises, trains, and assists in all operational areas during new restaurant openings and at existing Mina Group restaurants. This position requires candidates to reside in a local market where currently operating Mina Group restaurants exist and may require relocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations, providing insight and guidance to every member of the kitchen staff
• Develop seasonal menus and specials
• Work closely with the general manager and corporate culinary and operations teams to further the success of the restaurant
• Supervise and coordinate planning, training, and leadership to achieve objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation
• Develop and execute internship programs that embrace diversity, education, and discipline
• Lead execution of service and staff development using management tools, including line checks, mentorship, and performance management
• Analyze financial data, manage inventory control, and oversee labor cost management
• Frequently lift up to 40 pounds and work in excess of 40 hours per week

Requirements

• 6 years’ experience in a fine dining, high-volume kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Culinary degree preferred
• Extensive knowledge of kitchen fundamentals (knife skills, butchery, sauces, fabrication, all kitchen stations)
• Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze data
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols
• Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws
• Spanish language skills a plus

Qualifications

Personal Attributes

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Gracious spirit of hospitality
• Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
• Ability to develop staff in all areas of food education
• Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team

Professional Attributes

• Strong eye for personal and team development
• Desire to teach and mentor both staff and culinary interns

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees
• 401K with 3% company match
• Bonus programs
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Delicious daily family meal
• Up to 50% meal discount at Mina Group restaurants
• Flexible schedules
• Fun, dynamic, and innovative atmosphere
• Career advancement opportunities and progressive development plans

Pay

$90,000 - $100,000 /year

Schedule

This role requires the stamina to work in excess of 40 hours per week. Extensive travel is required to perform essential job functions, with travel expenses and per diem reimbursed for assignments outside your local market.

Timeframe and Initiative

The Restaurant Excellence Team (REX) provides leadership candidates the opportunity to be fully trained in MINA Group standard operating procedures, systems, and concepts through assignments at multiple locations. The goal is to assume a full-time leadership position at a MINA Group restaurant within 12-18 months from hire date.