Executive Head Chef

San Diego, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Exact $80,000.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Food provided

performance-based bonuses

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

employee discount

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Shawarma Guys is a renowned fast-casual restaurant located in San Diego, CA, specializing in authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly shawarma. With a commitment to delivering high-quality, flavorful food in a fast-paced environment, Shawarma Guys has carved out a solid reputation among local food enthusiasts. The company emphasizes operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and maintaining superior food safety and quality standards throughout its entire culinary process. As a high-volume establishment, it thrives on efficiency, precision, and consistency to meet the demands of its dynamic customer base.

The Executive Chef role at Shawarma Guys is a full-time, exempt position that reports di... Show More

Job Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of executive chef experience
strong leadership and team management skills
excellent communication abilities
bilingual English/Spanish preferred
proficiency in 7Shifts and Slack
valid California Food Handler certification
flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
ability to meet physical demands of a production kitchen including lifting up to 50 lbs
ability to work day and night shifts
authorized to work in person at San Diego, CA 92102

Job Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years of Executive Chef experience in high-volume fast-casual or QSR environments
proven ability to lead teams and enforce accountability
strong written and verbal communication skills
bilingual English/Spanish preferred
proficiency with scheduling and communication platforms such as 7Shifts and Slack
valid California Food Handler certification
ability to multitask effectively under pressure
demonstrated experience with cost control and operational systems
leadership skills in a fast-paced kitchen setting
experience managing inventory and labor compliance

Job Duties

Serve as a trusted key holder responsible for opening and closing procedures, alarm systems, offices, and secured storage areas
lead by example in a high-speed, high-pressure environment maintaining composure and authority
collaborate with HR and Operations to develop, modify, and enforce kitchen schedules aligned with sales forecasts and labor targets
participate in second-round interviews and final hiring recommendations
design, implement, and lead onboarding and training programs
maintain a professional and respectful work environment with zero tolerance for disruptive conduct
set and uphold clear performance standards with real-time coaching and corrective action
ensure every menu item is produced according to approved recipes and portion controls
manage prep sequencing, cook times, and ticket flow to prevent delays
confirm all food is handled and served within approved safety parameters
enforce ticket organization and kitchen communication systems
maintain full compliance with health regulations and sanitation standards
conduct daily BOH sanitation and safety walkthroughs
ensure compliance with labor laws regarding breaks and scheduling
perform daily inventory counts and monthly audits
receive and inspect deliveries for quality and accuracy
approve invoices after verification
independently manage large catering orders
resolve operational disruptions decisively
enforce company policies consistently
maintain on-call staffing plans for uninterrupted operations
delegate tasks with defined expectations
monitor labor hours and prevent overtime exposure
ensure daily egg roll production and correct thawing procedures
prevent food carryover by discarding prior-day proteins

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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