Director of Culinary, Multi-Concept Restaurants
International chef-led hospitality group, listed through a culinary recruiting agency, Los Angeles
| Employer | International chef-led hospitality group, listed through a culinary recruiting agency, Los Angeles (not named) |
|---|---|
| Location | Los Angeles, CA · On-site |
| Type & level | Full-time · Director |
| Pay | USD 150k–175k base Source: pay range stated in the source posting |
| Visa path | O-1B fit (acclaimed chefs) |
| Role family | Executive Chef / Chef de Cuisine |
About the role
A chef-led hospitality group with operations in several countries is hiring a senior culinary leader to guide the food across multiple restaurant concepts. The role covers menu direction, launching new concepts and building the kitchen leadership needed for multi-unit growth.
What you'll do
- Set culinary direction across several restaurant concepts, keeping quality and consistency high
- Oversee menu development and cook alongside teams in key locations
- Launch new concepts, including kitchen design input and operational setup
- Hire, mentor and lead senior kitchen leaders
- Put in place systems and standards that support multi-unit growth
- Support new openings, partnerships and expansion at home and abroad, and work with executive leadership on strategy
Requirements
- Proven experience as an executive chef or senior culinary leader in fine dining or luxury hospitality
- Background in award-winning or critically recognized restaurants
- Experience leading operations across multiple venues or concepts
- Track record opening new restaurants or launching concepts
- Experience building SOPs and team structures, and mentoring senior kitchen leaders
Nice to have
- Live fire cooking experience
Pay & benefits
USD 150k–175k base. The posting lists health insurance and paid time off, and notes that relocation is possible although local candidates are preferred.
Pay source: pay range stated in the source posting. Market data, not an offer from O1DMatch.
Visa path
Chefs in senior roles often support an O-1B case with press coverage, awards, critical reviews, notable restaurant tenures and evidence of a leading role at distinguished establishments. The posting states no citizenship restriction. An employer like this or a U.S. agent can file the petition, and the outcome depends on the individual's documented record.
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