Head Chef / Kitchen Operations Manager – My Father’s Barbeque (Carson, CA)
Where Southern Tradition Meets California
My Father’s Barbeque is rebuilding for its next chapter — a fast-casual smokehouse built on consistency, teamwork, and flavor. We’re looking for a Head Chef/Kitchen Operations Manager who can take full ownership of the back-of-house, leading people, controlling costs, and executing at a high level every day.
This is not a creative-only role — it’s a leadership position for someone who can organize, train, and run a kitchen like a business.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all kitchen operations: prep, line, cleanliness, and daily production.
- Manage ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships.
- Control food and labor costs with weekly tracking and accountability.
- Schedule, train, and coach a kitchen team of 4–10 people.
- Maintain a spotless, compliant kitchen ready for any health inspection.
- Execute consistent recipes and portions across all shifts.
- Report weekly results to ownership (labor %, food cost %, staffing updates).
What You Bring
- 3+ years of experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or Head Chef in a busy full-service or fast-casual restaurant.
- Strong leadership — you build respect, not fear.
- Working knowledge of inventory control, cost management, and kitchen scheduling.
- ServSafe certification
- Hands-on cooking and line experience.
- Bonus: experience with BBQ, smokehouse, or catering operations.
What We Offer
- $6,000–$6,500/month base pay, depending on experience.
- Quarterly performance bonus tied to food cost, labor, and kitchen standards.
- Clear growth path and long-term stability with a respected local brand.
- Supportive ownership and professional development.
Who Should Apply
Apply if you can lead by example, teach systems, and bring order and pride to a kitchen that’s ready to grow.
Don’t apply if you only want to cook — we need a manager who can build structure and lead people.
Work schedule
- Weekend availability
- Holidays
Supplemental pay
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off