Chef Job in Ojai, California

The World Famous Ojai Ranch House Gourmet garden dinning We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and fully qualified easy to work with Chef to assist in running our restaurant and kitchen. Our 60 year old restaurant offers a fine dining experience with stunning views in a romantic setting . It features high quality modern American cuisine, with an emphasis on fabulous, fresh food prime meats and vegetables from our area. It is an award-winning restaurant that often caters for a variety of events including weddings and corporate functions. We are looking for a culinary star The right candidate will possess core ethics, culinary passion, and the drive to always be better. This entails ensuring the staff and kitchen are ready for each day's unique service, coaching and nurturing the staff to uphold the exacting standards of the Restaurant at all times. Qualities needed by the right candidate: Proven 5 year track record Keeps abreast with latest culinary trends Out of the Box Creativity Creating Menus based on seasonal items Hands-On management style Oversees and follows up on all DOH compliance in the BOH Accepts only top quality ingredients for daily menu use Strict Inventory Control through verification of every shipment and invoice Attention and Complete Awareness of Labor/ Food Cost Numbers Hold responsibility for all aspects of the kitchen - flow of the kitchen, providing the needed help Work with FOH management to ensure all guest satisfaction Join us as we improve the food and beverage experience of this wonderful place to work