Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive salary
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Employer HSA contributions
lifestyle spending account
401k with employer match
Paid vacation
Sick Time
floating holidays
education assistance program
Employee assistance program
Leadership referral bonuses
Job Description
The Proud Bird is a renowned culinary landmark located in Los Angeles, known for its unique aviation-inspired food hall and a high-volume special events center that offers breathtaking views of the LAX runway. Named LA's Hottest Food Hall by Food Network, The Proud Bird hosts multiple culinary concepts under one roof, supported by an award-winning hospitality team committed to delivering unforgettable guest experiences. This establishment is a popular destination not just for food lovers but also for event attendees, featuring a dynamic mix of casual dining, chef-driven food concepts, and special event catering that celebrates both culinary innovation and aviation... Show More
Job Requirements
- 3-5 years of culinary leadership experience
- high-volume restaurant and/or banquet experience
- understanding of multi-outlet or food hall operations
- ability to lead and motivate diverse culinary teams
- knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen compliance standards
- strong culinary foundations and technical cooking skills
- excellent communication skills
- ability to stay calm and organized under pressure
- detail-oriented
- strong organizational abilities
- ability to maintain consistency and uphold brand standards
Job Qualifications
- 3-5 years of culinary leadership experience
- experience as a sous chef or higher preferred
- high-volume restaurant and/or banquet experience
- knowledge of multi-outlet or food hall operations is a major plus
- proven ability to lead and motivate diverse culinary teams
- solid knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen compliance standards
- strong culinary foundations and technical cooking skills
- excellent communication and emotional intelligence
- ability to stay calm and organized under pressure
- detail-oriented with strong follow-through
- strong organizational and prep management abilities
- ability to drive consistency and uphold brand standards
Job Duties
- Lead daily culinary operations for food hall outlets, banquets, and special events
- ensure consistent execution of recipes, plate presentations, flavor profiles, and portioning
- maintain a clean, safe, efficient kitchen that meets all health and sanitation standards
- foster a collaborative, high-performing culinary culture
- train, mentor, and support cooks and leads across multiple outlets
- uphold culinary standards and drive accountability on every station
- assist in hiring, development, and performance management of the culinary team
- partner closely with FOH leaders to maintain pacing, communication, and service flow
- conduct line checks, quality checks, and recipe adherence audits
- ensure large events, banquets, and high-volume days are executed with precision
- manage ordering, receiving, and inventory for assigned outlets
- support food cost management, waste reduction, and product utilization
- maintain accurate prep lists, par levels, and daily production schedules
- collaborate with the Events team to execute major events, corporate meetings, weddings, and community celebrations
- ensure event menus are executed flawlessly from prep to production to service
- oversee event-specific culinary timelines and staffing allocations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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