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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 dynamic and rapidly growing fast-casual restaurant known for its dedication to authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, primarily specializing in flavorful shawarma dishes. Established with a passion for delivering high-quality and consistent food experiences, Shawarma Guys offers a vibrant atmosphere that combines traditional recipes with modern fast-casual dining efficiency. Located in a bustling area, the restaurant attracts a diverse clientele ranging from local food enthusiasts to busy professionals seeking a quick yet delicious meal option. With continuous growth in operations and multiple locations, Shawarma Guys is committed to maintaining rigorous quality and operational standards while fostering a supportive... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of Executive Chef experience in high-volume fast-casual or QSR environments
- Valid California Food Handler certification
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to meet the physical demands of a production kitchen including lifting up to 50 lbs
- Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Proficiency with scheduling, communication, and inventory platforms including 7Shifts and Slack
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 3 to 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)
Job Location
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