Executive Chef

Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Exact $80,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

performance bonuses

Employee Discounts

flexible scheduling

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Job Description

Shawarma Guys is a vibrant and rapidly growing food truck company known for delivering high-quality Middle Eastern cuisine to a diverse clientele. With a strong commitment to authentic flavors and exceptional customer service, Shawarma Guys has carved a niche in the competitive fast-casual dining market. Operating in a high-volume, busy environment, the company places great emphasis on operational excellence, culinary innovation, and employee development. They value a team-oriented culture grounded in mutual respect, professionalism, and accountability, striving to create a workplace where all staff members can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the company’s success. Shawarma Guys is proud to offer... Show More

Job Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience managing a full-service kitchen and restaurant
prior experience as an Executive Chef or similar senior leadership role
ability to work 60 plus hours per week as needed
valid Food Handler's Certificate
must be able to work weekends evenings and holidays
must have a valid driver's license with a clean record
ability to lift up to 50 pounds
proficiency in 7 Shifts and Slack
strong leadership and communication skills
level-headed decision-making
familiarity with local and state health codes and labor laws

Job Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of full-service restaurant management experience in a fast-paced kitchen
prior experience as an Executive Chef or similar senior leadership role
strong leadership delegation and problem-solving skills
ability to communicate respectfully and professionally with staff at all times
level-headed decision-making following company guidelines and policies rather than emotions
deep knowledge of food safety commercial kitchen operations and recipe execution
tech savvy and proficient in platforms including 7 Shifts Slack and vendor ordering systems
strong vendor and butcher communication skills
bilingual English Spanish preferred
valid Food Handler's Certificate
must be able to work weekends evenings and holidays as required
must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and be able to drive the food truck in case of emergencies not a daily requirement

Job Duties

Serve as a key holder for the restaurant office and all storage units
work 60 plus hours per week based on company needs
partner with HR and store managers to build and manage schedules
conduct second-round interviews for kitchen staff and coordinate with recruiters and HR on hiring
lead all new hire training ensuring proper recipe execution and compliance with sanitation protocols
provide clear respectful and timely communication across all company channels
speak to all staff in a respectful and professional manner relaying all issues to HR as appropriate
remain level-headed making decisions based on company guidelines and policies rather than emotions
lead by example in professionalism cleanliness and accountability
create a growth-focused work environment reducing entitlement and unnecessary complaints
handle kitchen staff callouts including contacting staff directly to cover shifts personally picking up shifts when needed to minimize labor costs and ensure schedules are adjusted fairly
provide daily delegation of tasks ensuring efficiency even on days off
duplicate and enforce all company-guided recipes without deviation
ensure all kitchen staff are trained on preparation portioning cooking and plating
focus on high food quality while reducing ticket wait times
oversee all batch cooking scaling accuracy labeling and storage
learn butcher work and marinades to step in during emergencies
uphold quality control during all shifts catering events and peak times
maintain compliance with all local and state health codes
enforce sanitation policies hand washing labeling and dating protocols
conduct daily walkthroughs and equipment checks
enforce uniform and hygiene policies
ensure labor law compliance including meal and rest breaks under California law
monitor and enforce daily completion of AM MID and PM checklists in 7 Shifts
perform accurate daily inventory counts and track usage against established par levels
complete thorough and precise monthly audits to ensure accountability
verify all deliveries for quality quantity and pricing accuracy upon receipt
ensure all orders are submitted on time entered by staff or yourself no later than 5:00 PM daily and sent to vendors no later than 8:00 PM daily to guarantee timely processing
work closely with the butcher to maintain meat preparation standards and specifications
maintain accurate par levels to avoid shortages or excessive overstock
ensure Slack ordering lists are updated daily with required items and shared with management
oversee and enforce the completion of all 7Shifts checklists with proper supporting photos showing the condition setup or preparation of each item
drive a culture of accountability and accuracy in inventory ordering and vendor communication
execute large catering orders with accuracy and timeliness even without COO present
problem-solve in real time while maintaining service quality
enforce all policies outlined in the company handbook
provide HR and COO with feedback on staff performance and operational needs
maintain ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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