Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Dining Comps
Quarterly bonus
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Bottega Louie, founded in Los Angeles in 2007, is a premier restaurant, patisserie, and cafe establishment renowned for creating landmark dining experiences that seamlessly blend classic American, Italian, and French culinary traditions. The company is dedicated to deeply connecting with the communities it serves by offering premium fine dining, patisserie, bakery, and cafe experiences that are thoughtfully designed and accessible to everyone. With a strong commitment to quality and exceptional service, Bottega Louie has grown into a cornerstone of the Los Angeles dining scene, recognized for its dedication to serving the finest quality recipes paired with first-class service. The management... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of professional cooking experience including leadership roles
- Availability to work 40 hours per week
- Ability to lift 35 pounds and stand or move for extended periods
- Strong work ethic and commitment to operational discipline
- Ability to work cooperatively and respect team members
- Flexibility to work full-time hours
- Willingness to learn and apply Bottega Louie systems and tools
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as an executive chef or similar role in a fine dining or high-volume kitchen environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques and recipe adherence
- Financial acumen including budgeting and labor cost management
- Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Creativity in menu development
- Commitment to fostering a positive work culture and employee development
Job Duties
- Train and coach kitchen staff to focus on recipe adherence
- Address poor performance and correct bad habits
- Teach proper cooking techniques and guarantee all dishes meet Bottega Louie recipe specifications
- Oversee all aspects of the kitchen operations
- Manage kitchen labor, overtime and payroll processes
- Maintain par levels to avoid running out of product and minimize waste
- Ensure kitchen equipment maintenance and enforce cleanliness and sanitation protocols
- Analyze financial data, build budgets and develop long-term strategies to improve guest experiences and increase profits
- Collaborate with the General Manager to achieve financial success and uphold standards of excellence
- Maintain professional appearance and grooming standards for self and staff
- Develop strong systems and standards to ensure dish consistency
- Operate kitchen efficiently
- Create and present new menu item recipes
- Foster a positive work environment through professional communication
- Manage key performance indicators and career development pathways for teammates
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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