Executive Chef

Social Syndicate is looking for an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision for one of our locations. If you’re a talented kitchen leader with a proven track record in full-service, high-volume restaurants, we invite you to apply and explore the opportunity to grow with a dynamic hospitality group. We offer relocation assistance for the right candidate ready to make the move.

About Us

Social Syndicate is a California-based hospitality group known for community-rooted concepts, fresh menus, and energetic environments. Our restaurants range from coastal pubs to neighborhood bars, and we take pride in creative food, exceptional service, and strong local connections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead all back-of-house operations, ensuring kitchen performance, food quality, and guest satisfaction
• Schedule and coordinate kitchen staff to meet operational needs while hitting labor cost goals
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, consistency, and presentation
• Monitor food, labor, and supply costs for maximum profitability
• Approve purchasing and collaborate with food vendors to ensure quality and consistency
• Work closely with FOH/BOH managers and ownership to align on vision and service execution
• Ensure health and safety standards are upheld, including local codes and internal protocols
• Maintain a cleaning and maintenance schedule for kitchen areas and equipment
• Promote safety through ongoing staff training in sanitation, knife safety, and accident prevention
• Provide training and development for culinary team members to foster growth and excellence
• Take on additional duties and special projects as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience at the Sous Chef level or higher in a high-volume, full-service kitchen
• Culinary degree preferred but not required
• ServSafe Certification
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop staff
• Deep understanding of kitchen systems, cost controls, and labor management
• Knowledge of proper knife techniques and kitchen safety practices
• Detail-oriented, calm under pressure, and results-driven
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel; must be tech-savvy and adaptable to company systems and software

Bonus Points:

• Experience with coastal or seafood-forward cuisine
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience with multi-unit or hospitality group operations

Why You Should Apply:

• Opportunity to lead a kitchen under a respected hospitality group
• Relocation assistance available
• Creative freedom and collaboration with forward-thinking leadership
• Competitive salary and benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person