Chef de Cuisine - California Surf Club

JOIN THE CALIFORNIA SURF CLUB TEAM We’re Searching for a Passionate Chef de Cuisine Who Live & Breathe Hospitality The California Surf Club isn’t just a social club or restaurant—it’s a 21,000 square-foot coastal compound -a home for our community –where incredible vibes, exceptional food + drink, and BeachLife culture collide. Located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean on the Redondo Waterfront, ourpublic restaurant & baris seamlessly integrated with abeach lifestyle social cluboffering truly unique experiences ranging from intimate performances, influential voices, activity workshops, community events, and more. After successfully launching BeachLife Festival in 2019, BeachLife Ranch in 2022, and BeachLife Grotto in 2024, California Surf Club is the next incredible chapter in our story. Now, we’re looking for acharismatic, dynamic, and experienced Chef de Cuisineto join our team and help shape this one-of-a-kind destination. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR A qualified Chef de Cuisine will be apassionate industry leaderwho is charismatic, self-motivated, and thrives in a dynamic environment. He/She must possess a high level ofculinary mastery, amentality of guardianshipof all product in the Back of House,excellent communication&organizational skills, ability tomulti-task & delegate effectively,drive financial resultsandpossess a proven track record of mentoringcrew & peers alike. A qualified Chef de Cuisine candidate must possess 6 years of experience in a senior leadership role in a high-standard/high-volume dining restaurant. The right candidatedrives high-detail coaching, isunrelenting in the maintaining the quality and standards of the kitchen, and isobsessed with the tiniest details of anything that can elevate a dining experiencefor a Guest. This position must meet and exceed the expectations of culinary excellence and be undeterred to practice and sharpen their craft. This position requires ahigh level of attention to detailin order to succeed in an environment of extremely high standards – always withhumility, respect and integrity. Candidates will be involved in all aspects of operations, mentorship of team members, service execution and even Guest interaction. There are opportunities for future advancement and the perfect candidate would be the individual completely open to guidance while still chomping at the bit to earn more. If you are a Chef who has a strong desire to be a mentor to cooks who get excited about from-scratch-cooking and farmers market produce or prep who areobsessed with working faster, cleaner and more precise… than you share our vision. If you're the type of Leader whocan’t help but to cultivate that type of culture and refuses to accept anything less... we very much want to hear from you. WHY JOIN US? AtCalifornia Surf Club, we embrace thespirit of the ocean, the energy of the BeachLife Festival, and the magic of gathering around great food. We’re not just about hospitality—we’re aboutcreating a home away from homefor our Guests, Members… and even our team. If you love thebuzz of a beachside kitchen, theart of storytelling through food & drink, and thejoy of connecting people through hospitality, we want to hear from you. Ready toLive the BeachLifeevery day through California Surf Club? Let’s talk. Qualifications: Essential: 1. High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate. 2. Six years experience in senior leadership role in a high standard culinary environment. 3. Ability to communicate in English with guest, co-workers and management to their understanding. 4. Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations. 5. Ability to work all stations. 6. Knowledge of food cost controls. Desirable: 1. Culinary college degree 2. Food handling certificate 3. Sanitation certificate 4. Ability to communicate in multiple languages Skills: 1. Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy. 2. Ability to prioritize, organize, delegate work and follow through with assigned tasks 3. Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment. 4. Ability to work well under pressure of meeting deadlines and timeliness of service. 5. Ability to multi task while maintaining a high level of professionalism. 6. Ability to work well with others in a team environment. 7. Contribute to the growth and success of the team. 8. Ability to direct performance of the kitchen staff and follow up with corrections where needed. 9. Ability to motivate kitchen staff and maintain a cohesive team. 10. Ability to use all senses to ensure quality standards are met. 11. Ability to forecast product needs and order accordingly. 12. Ability to exude a strong presence on the floor. 13. Ability to communicate needs with team and am counterparts. 14. Ability to hold a productive daily line up. Essential Job Functions: 1. Ability to maintain a clean, organized and neat Work area. 2. Ability to follow and convert recipes. 3. Good knife skills 4. Can season food properly. 5. Can properly follow all processes in place. 6. Can communicate with all internal customers efficiently. 7. Can fill out all requisitions properly. 8. Can follow and regulate all the rules of the employee handbook. 9. Properly rotate all product in walk in cooler. 10. Clean and maintain equipment properly. 11. Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements (HACCP) 12. Can organize and set up all work stations in a timely manner. 13. Rotate, label and date all food on stations. 14. Ability to work in a fast paced, intense work environment. 15. Responsible to support all of the responsibilities of the outlet management Team 16. Coordinate the scheduling with the Chef de Cuisine. 17. Ensure all guest requests and needs are met. 18. Organize daily inventory, prep lists and par stocks. 19. Responsible for closing breakdown responsibilities. 20. Expedite successful service during dinner service. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Food provided • Paid time off Shift: • Day shift • Evening shift • Morning shift Supplemental Pay: • Yearly bonus People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to Commute: • Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Redondo Beach, CA 90277: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person