Position: Executive Chef job
About: Castaway, Burbank is an award-winning restaurant and special event space renowned for its sweeping views of Los Angeles and its commitment to delivering a unique dining experience where everyone feels like a star. Within Castaway, guests can discover The Green Room, an exclusive speakeasy-style cocktail lounge offering a seductive atmosphere with cinematic-themed cocktails and elevated food. The Green Room provides an immersive, intimate experience, perfect for those seeking an unforgettable night out. Castaway has been featured in the prestigious ‘Top 100 Independents’ list by Restaurant Magazine, generating an impressive $27MM in sales volume, and named Best Steakhouse, Scenic Views, and Most Booked by OpenTable in 2024. Our exceptional, seasonally inspired menu tells a story with every bite, featuring premium steaks, chops, an exquisite raw bar, bold shareable options, and more. Castaway prides itself on show-stopping service and is always searching for talented professionals to take its hospitality to new heights.
Requirements: Proven extensive experience as an Executive Chef or above in a high-volume, upscale restaurant or hospitality environment; experience as a Chef managing BOH operations at a venue bringing in a minimum of 10MM in F&B revenue is highly preferred; extensive banquet and catering experience, with a demonstrated ability to design and execute menus for large-scale events; a culinary degree or equivalent professional experience; expertise in menu development, food trends, and presentation techniques; strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, control costs, and analyze performance metrics; passion for sustainability, seasonal ingredients, and innovative culinary techniques; ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Benefits: Industry-leading compensation plus bonus program, Comprehensive Health Plans that include a variety of medical and dental plans, employer contribution HAS for yourself and dependents, Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life’s unknowns, 401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution), Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment, Monthly Reward Dollars to use at various company locations, Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year, Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays, 24 hours paid Sick Time renewed yearly, Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work-life balance, Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions
