Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Chef de Cuisine
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Department: Culinary Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
We’re looking for an inspired Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen across our restaurant, BBQ pit, and food truck in Santa Clara, California. This is a hands-on leadership role perfect for a culinary professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, values local, fresh ingredients, and wants to help shape a kitchen culture rooted in quality, and community.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations across restaurant, BBQ pit, and food truck service
- Ensure consistent, high-quality execution of recipes with attention to presentation
- Train, mentor, and supervise prep, line, and food truck teams
- Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and California health standards
- Collaborate on menu development featuring seasonal, locally sourced ingredients
- Manage ordering, inventory, and minimize food waste
- Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture and lead by example
Required Experience & Skills
- 3+ years in a culinary leadership role
- Expertise in barbecue techniques (smoking, grilling, roasting)
- Experience with mobile or food truck kitchens is a plus
- Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, high-volume service, and cost control
- Proven ability to lead and develop kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment
- ServSafe or equivalent food handler certification
- Passion for bold flavors, seasonal California produce, and team collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
- Culinary school training or advanced culinary certifications
What We Offer
- Competitive California-based salary with performance bonus (10% of base salary)
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Excellent health benefit package
- 401K match
- PTO
- Growth opportunities within a fast-growing culinary brand
- Fun, collaborative environment with meaningful impact
Join Us
If you’re ready to take the lead in a dynamic kitchen, showcase your culinary creativity, and inspire a team while celebrating California flavors, we want to hear from you.
Apply now and bring your passion to the heart of Santa Clara’s food scene.