Michelin Starred, Celebrity Chef, Michael Mina looking for an experienced Executive Chef for a New Project, Opening this Fall in San Francisco!

Mina Group is an industry-leading hospitality group led by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina. We manage more than 40 concepts across the US, partnering with numerous industry leaders including the Four Seasons, MGM hotels, JW Marriott, and Bungalow Hospitality. Our goal is to elevate the craft of hospitality by delivering one-of-a-kind memories to our guests.  We will recruit and develop leaders who share our obsession with hospitality and embrace our values of empathy, adaptability, and selflessness.   

Executive Chef

Our Ideal candidate is:

A detail oriented culinary leader who will be a hands-on mentor in the kitchen with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and create an amazing experience for both our guests and our staff. You will lead all culinary operations, providing insight and guidance to every member of the kitchen staff, develop seasonal menus and specials and work closely with the general manager and corporate culinary and operations teams to further the success of the restaurant. You have expertise in cooking techniques, financial reporting, inventory control, labor cost management, an impeccable eye for detail, and a high level of professionalism.

You will supervise and coordinate the planning, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation. You will work with corporate chefs and HR to develop internship program that embraces diversity, education, and discipline and lead execution of service and staff development using a variety of management tools, including line checks, mentorship, and performance management.

What you bring to the table:

Personal AttributesExceptional communication and organizational skillsGracious spirit of hospitalityIntellectual curiosity and emotional maturityContinually strive to develop staff in all areas of food educationAbility to work clean, organized, and lead a teamProfessional AttributesExtensive knowledge of kitchen fundamentals (knife skills, butchery, sauces, fabrication, all kitchen stations)Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze dataHave a strong eye towards development both personal and for your teamDesire to teach and mentor both your staff and culinary internsBasic Qualifications 6 years’ experience in a fine dining high volume kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership roleCulinary degree preferredKnowledge of safety and hygiene protocolsWorking knowledge of HR practices and labor lawsAbility to frequently lift up to 40 poundsHave the stamina to work in excess of 50 hours per weekSpanish language skills a plus

Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00/yr.

The Mina Group, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and other aspects of employment, please contact Mina Group Human Resources by emailing [email protected].