Executive Chef

Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

Coronado, CA

Full Time, On Site

Confidential Search

Salary: $90,000 to $113,000 annually, based on experience

About the Opportunity

A highly anticipated Greek inspired restaurant in Coronado is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef with deep roots in Greek and broader Mediterranean cuisine. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high profile kitchen that celebrates historical flavor profiles, refined technique, and thoughtful, modern execution.

We are looking for a chef with a serious culinary foundation, ideally including Michelin rated or equivalent fine dining experience, who can balance authenticity with creativity while operating at volume. This role is hands on, leadership driven, and ownership minded. The right chef will view this kitchen as something they are building, not just running.

This is a career defining role for a chef who wants real influence, long term growth, and the opportunity to be part of something meaningful from the ground up.

What Success Looks Like

Guests are consistently delighted by authentic Greek flavors, clean execution, and thoughtful presentation

Food and labor costs are tightly controlled, with strong command of budgets and P&L fundamentals

Service runs smoothly with disciplined prep systems, strong organization, and reliable ticket times

The kitchen operates at a high level during peak volume while maintaining composure and standards

Cooks are developed and mentored, with a clear path from line cook to sous chef to future leaders

Cleanliness, food safety, and execution systems are part of the everyday culture, not an afterthought

Key Responsibilities

Lead all kitchen operations including menu execution, sourcing, staffing, and training

Uphold Greek and Mediterranean culinary integrity while allowing room for creativity and evolution

Build, coach, and inspire a disciplined yet positive kitchen culture

Manage food cost, labor, ordering, inventory, and waste control

Partner with ownership and leadership on menu development and operational strategy

Ensure health department standards, cleanliness, and safety systems are consistently met

Ideal Candidate Profile

Strong technical knowledge of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine and its regional origins

Experience in high volume, high expectation environments

Michelin rated or comparable fine dining background strongly preferred

Natural leader who can rally a team and set clear expectations

Detail oriented and serious about standards

Thrives under pressure and remains calm during busy services

Passionate about teaching, mentoring, and developing young cooks

Ownership mindset with long term career vision

Benefits and Perks

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Food provided