Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $70,000.00 - $80,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Health savings account
lifestyle spending account
Supplemental benefits
401k plan
Life insurance
Paid vacation
Paid sick time
floating holidays
Education Assistance
Employee assistance program
Leadership referral bonuses
Job Description
The Proud Bird is a distinctive culinary landmark located in Los Angeles, celebrated for its aviation-inspired food hall and a high-volume special events center that offers a breathtaking view of the LAX runway. Recently named LA's Hottest Food Hall by Food Network, The Proud Bird merges aviation history with culinary innovation, showcasing multiple chef-driven culinary concepts under one roof. It is renowned for its award-winning hospitality team dedicated to providing unforgettable experiences to its guests. This unique venue not only offers diverse dining options but also serves as a premier location for special events such as corporate meetings, weddings, and... 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 teams
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Job Qualifications
- 3-5 years of culinary leadership experience (Sous Chef or higher preferred)
- High-volume restaurant and/or banquet experience
- Strong understanding of multi-outlet or food hall operations 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
- Natural leader with excellent communication and EQ
- 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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