Head Chef

Santa Clara, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Salary

Range $100,000.00 - $140,000.00

Benefits

Career Development

education opportunities

growth opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Medical Reimbursement Plan

Employee assistance program

Discounted employee meals

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Sales competitions

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job Description

JOEY Restaurants is a renowned family-owned and operated restaurant group that has been delivering exceptional dining experiences since 1992. With a reputation built on crafting handcrafted, locally and globally inspired menu offerings, JOEY blends the creativity of award-winning chefs with the dedication of world-class hospitality leaders. Each dining venue offers a modern, warm, and lively atmosphere designed to make every guest feel welcome and special. Over the years, JOEY has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand with multiple locations throughout North America and ambitious expansion plans continuing through 2030. The company's core belief centers on its people—valued as the greatest investment and key to success. JOEY fosters a warm, inclusive, and creative workplace dedicated to training, educating, and empowering employees to reach their full potential. This commitment ensures that the guests receive memorable, high-quality dining experiences rooted in genuine warmth and care.

As the Head Chef at JOEY Restaurants, you will play a crucial role in the overall success of this multi-million-dollar enterprise. This full-time role, offering an annual salary range between $100,000 and $140,000 depending on experience and other factors, demands leadership, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to quality. The Head Chef supervises the culinary team while maintaining the highest standards of food preparation and kitchen operations. Your responsibilities include managing labor budgets, ensuring a clean and organized kitchen environment, and upholding the quality of every dish served. The position requires hands-on involvement in daily food preparation and ensuring that all recipes are executed in accordance with JOEY’s standards. Beyond technical skills, the Head Chef is a vital mentor and coach, inspiring team members to grow, develop technical knowledge, and consistently deliver the exceptional service JOEY is known for. Operating in a fast-paced environment, this role requires a passion for hospitality, excellent communication, and a drive for continuous improvement to create iconic culinary experiences for every guest. This position offers career growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to hospitality excellence.

Job Requirements

3 plus years culinary experience
valid local or state Food Handler certification or ability to obtain
ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods
ability to perform frequent bending, reaching, stretching, and repetitive manual tasks
ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
passion for hospitality
ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

3 plus years culinary experience
valid local or state Food Handler certification or ability to obtain
passion for hospitality and proven record of creating world-class hospitality experiences
ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
excellent relationship building and communication skills
confidence, humility, and respect in interactions
ability to motivate and inspire team members
commitment to quality and professionalism
problem-solving skills
experience in coaching and mentoring culinary staff

Job Duties

Support your team in the preparation of all ingredients and food products to fulfill prep lists, par levels, and recipe standards
utilize various preparation and cooking methods to ensure quick, precise creation of menu items in accordance with JOEY recipes
wash, chop, cut, grill, roast, sauté, fry, etc.
coordinate with other stations as needed
maintain prep and cooking areas in a clean, sanitary and safe manner
ensure clean, organized, and maintained refrigerators, cooler drawers, ovens, preparation, and dry storage areas
train partners on safe usage of kitchen equipment and cleaning compounds
report equipment problems and maintenance issues immediately
fulfill recruitment needs and select and retain your team
support your team in training and development of technical knowledge and execution of JOEY tasks and standards
communicate daily focus and feedback to partners
manage in-store budgets, food costs, and labor
impact the delivery of Iconic Hospitality and coach the kitchen team to fulfill experience standards for guests
follow all food service and handling safety precautions and procedures