Chef De Cuisine

Company: Goodwin Recruiting
Location: Del Mar
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Exciting opportunity to lead the kitchen of a health-conscious and sustainable dining concept in San Diego ! We’re looking for a culture-first Chef de Cuisine to oversee back-of-house operations, build a high-performing team, and bring our menu vision to life. What You’ll Do: Lead daily kitchen operations and uphold culinary standards in an established restaurant environment Recruit, train, coach, and develop your San Diego kitchen team Ensure recipe adherence, portion control, and consistent execution Collaborate on sourcing sustainable, seasonal ingredients Maintain San Diego DOH compliance, HACCP standards, Food Handlers Certificate, and strict sanitation protocols Manage food and labor costs efficiently Establish a culture of “Detect, Fix, Prevent” and continuous improvement What You’ll Bring: Experience as a Kitchen Manager, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, or BOH leader in a fast-paced environment Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Passion for sustainability and ingredient integrity Experience with SOPs, system implementation, and multi-unit or high-volume kitchens Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred ServSafe certified and Food Handlers Certificate Why Join Us: Be part of a mission-driven, fast-growth brand with exciting expansion plans Lead and influence culinary operations in a thriving San Diego location Collaborate in a creative, high-performing team that values innovation, consistency, and excellence Benefits and Compensation: Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 performance-based bonus Health insurance Paid time off (PTO) 401(k) If you are a driven San Diego hospitality leade r ready to take ownership of a high-performing restaurant and grow with a strong brand, we would love to connect.

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