Job Description
Certified Great Place to Work 8 Years in a row!
Executive Chef Bay Area
At Lazy Dog, we’re all about scratch cooking, genuine hospitality, and leaders who take pride in developing great teams. We’re looking for an experienced, high volume Executive Chef who thrives in a fast paced, people first kitchen and loves creating memorable guest experiences.
What We Offer
• $90,000–$100,000 / year + achievable bonus
• Paid vacations
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Company paid meal card
• 401(k) with company match
• Real growth opportunities
Must Have Qualifications
• 2+ years of high volume, full service Executive Chef experience
• Ability to create a fun, positive, team focused working environment
• Strong judgment, decision making, and preparation skills
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with culinary teams, hospitality teams, and guests
• Confident leadership style with the ability to guide, coach, and inspire diverse teams
What You’ll Do
• Lead daily culinary operations with a focus on scratch cooking, consistency, and quality
• Conduct regular restaurant inspections to ensure excellence in food preparation, presentation, sanitation, and team appearance
• Execute line checks, task lists, and sanitation walk throughs using Ecosure food safety programs
• Oversee product purchasing, inventory, and culinary budget management
• Build sales through great execution and protect profitability by managing the details
• Motivate and recognize your team, creating a culture where people feel valued and supported
• Ensure all teammates have the tools, training, and resources to succeed
• Manage ordering and inventory processes
• Identify, hire, develop, and evaluate culinary talent
• Maintain budgeted food cost and weekly inventory levels
• Create and manage culinary schedules aligned with forecasting and labor goals
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing, in person, and across teams
Licenses & Certifications
• ServSafe Card (California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois)
• Food Handlers Card (California, Nevada, Texas, Virginia)
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Join Lazy Dog and be part of a culture of caring, great benefits, and continuous growth.
