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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Up to $80,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Food provided
Job Description
Shawarma Guys is a renowned fast-casual restaurant known for its authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly its signature shawarma dishes. The company operates in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where quality, speed, and consistency are paramount. Shawarma Guys prides itself on delivering exceptional dining experiences through strict adherence to culinary standards and operational excellence. As a growing brand, the company values leadership, discipline, and teamwork to maintain its reputation and ensure customer satisfaction.
The Executive Chef position at Shawarma Guys is a full-time, exempt role with an annual salary of $80,000 plus performance-based bonuses available post-probation. This role represents the highest culina... Show More
The Executive Chef position at Shawarma Guys is a full-time, exempt role with an annual salary of $80,000 plus performance-based bonuses available post-probation. This role represents the highest culina... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years of executive chef experience in high-volume fast-casual or QSR environments
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- proficiency with scheduling, communication, and inventory platforms including 7Shifts and Slack
- valid California Food Handler certification
- flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- ability to meet the physical demands of a production kitchen
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of Executive Chef experience in high-volume fast-casual or QSR environments
- demonstrated ability to thrive in a super fast-paced, high-pressure operating environment while multitasking across competing priorities
- proven ability to lead teams, enforce accountability, and manage cost controls and operational systems
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- bilingual English/Spanish preferred
- proficiency with scheduling, communication, and inventory platforms including 7Shifts and Slack
- valid California Food Handler certification
- flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- ability to meet the physical demands of a production kitchen
Job Duties
- Serve as a trusted key holder responsible for opening and closing procedures, alarm systems, offices, and all secured storage areas
- lead by example in a high-speed, high-pressure environment, maintaining composure, structure, and authority during peak service periods
- collaborate with Human Resources and Operations to develop, modify, and enforce kitchen schedules aligned with sales forecasts, labor targets, and legal compliance
- participate in second-round interviews, skill assessments, and final hiring recommendations in coordination with HR and recruitment partners
- design, implement, and personally lead onboarding and training programs covering recipes, station execution, food safety, sanitation, speed, accuracy, and multitasking expectations
- maintain a professional, respectful, and structured work environment with zero tolerance for gossip, harassment, intimidation, or disruptive conduct
- set and uphold clear, non-negotiable performance standards
- provide real-time coaching
- document deficiencies
- and execute corrective and disciplinary action when necessary
- hold all team members accountable to speed, quality, cleanliness, and accuracy standards at all times
- provide operational support to Front of House when necessary to protect service flow and guest experience
- ensure every menu item is produced strictly in accordance with approved recipes, build charts, portion controls, and presentation standards
- actively manage prep sequencing, cook times, line organization, and ticket flow to prevent service delays or bottlenecks
- prohibit all unauthorized recipe modifications, over-portioning, or substitutions
- confirm all food is cooked, held, cooled, labeled, dated, and served within approved food safety parameters
- maintain full working knowledge of butchering, marination, stacking, and prep processes to ensure total operational coverage
- oversee daily shawarma stacking to ensure proper yield, food safety, and cook-through
- ensure bread handling and storage procedures meet quality standards and guest expectations
- enforce ticket organization and kitchen communication systems to preserve speed, accuracy, and order priority
- maintain full compliance with California Department of Public Health regulations and internal sanitation standards
- enforce proper handwashing, glove use, uniform compliance, labeling, and station cleanliness at all times
- conduct and document daily BOH sanitation and safety walkthroughs
- ensure all meal and rest breaks are taken in full compliance with California labor law, with no employee working past the 5th hour without proper meal period
- prevent labor violations through proactive scheduling, break planning, and real-time enforcement
- complete and verify AM, MID, and PM operational checklists daily via 7Shifts
- perform daily inventory counts on critical items including proteins, sauces, dry goods, and packaging
- analyze product usage against sales data to identify waste, theft, or over-prep
- conduct monthly full inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies exceeding 5%
- receive and inspect all deliveries for quality, quantity, pricing accuracy, and damage
- approve invoices only after verification and submit promptly for processing
- ensure all inventory reporting and ordering deadlines are met without exception
- control ordering based on historical sales, prep logs, and actual usage data
- document and track all inter-location transfers for accurate cost allocation
- maintain physical readiness to perform all kitchen duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs
- independently manage large catering orders including prep, staffing, packing, labeling, and execution
- resolve operational disruptions decisively without reliance on ownership presence
- enforce company policies consistently and escalate violations through proper HR documentation channels
- maintain on-call staffing plans to support uninterrupted operations
- actively work shifts as required to stabilize labor and service execution
- delegate tasks with defined expectations, deadlines, and measurable accountability
- ensure daily egg roll production, FIFO rotation, and correct thawing procedures
- prevent food carryover by discarding prior-day proteins
- monitor labor hours, meal premiums, and overtime exposure daily
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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