Executive Chef

San Jose, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $86,900.00 - $131,230.00

Benefits

Medical

Dental

vision care and wellness programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off

company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Poppy & Claro, located in San Jose, is an innovative restaurant dedicated to celebrating Northern California ingredients through the art of live-fire cooking. The restaurant creates a warm and inviting environment that reflects Golden State Modernism, offering guests a dining experience enriched with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and global flavors. The menu at Poppy & Claro is carefully crafted to evolve throughout the day, catering to a variety of dining preferences from satisfying lunches and afternoon bites to happy hour cocktails and memorable dinners. The culinary foundation is rooted in Northern California seasonality, enhanced by hearth cooking techniques, and layered... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of management experience
Minimum 3 years of functional culinary experience
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with local purveyors and farmers
Culinary expertise in food preparation and cooking methods with an emphasis on hearth techniques

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of management experience
Minimum 3 years of functional culinary experience
Experience in chef-driven restaurants
Knowledge or strong interest in hearth cooking techniques
Advanced knowledge of food preparation, flavor combinations, and cooking methods, especially in hearth cooking

Job Duties

Lead and manage the kitchen team
Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire a cohesive culinary team to maintain high standards of professionalism and productivity
Create and evolve the menu, incorporating hearth cooking techniques, seasonal ingredients, and aligning with the restaurant's vision
Maintain food safety, cleanliness, kitchen organization, and health code compliance
Manage food and labor costs, analyze reports, and ensure profitability
Partner with management to align culinary direction with business goals and contribute to a positive guest experience

Job Location

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