Executive Chef/Chef - Join the Team!

555 East American Steakhouse has proudly served the Downtown Long Beach community for nearly four decades, building a reputation grounded in exceptional culinary experiences and dedicated service. Known for its warm welcoming atmosphere combined with a menu rooted in meat-centric cuisine, the steakhouse has undergone recent renovations that expanded the outdoor seating area, refining both its ambiance and dining offerings. This evolution blends the restaurant's rich traditional culinary roots with exciting modern dining experiences, positioning 555 East American Steakhouse as a notable dining destination in the region. The establishment is committed to quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction, continuously enhancing both its menu and operational standards to maintain its esteemed reputation. The Executive Chef role at 555 East American Steakhouse is a key leadership position essential to delivering excellence in culinary artistry and operational management. Offering a competitive salary ranging from $105,000 to $125,000 based on experience plus a realized bonus, this full-time opportunity extends beyond a chef’s typical responsibilities. The Executive Chef will act as both a leader and ambassador of the restaurant’s product and hospitality ethos. This position requires a person capable of overseeing kitchen operations—ranging from ingredient ordering to staff development and troubleshooting daily challenges—ensuring the maintenance of high culinary standards and kitchen system integrity. Partnering closely with the General Manager, the Executive Chef forms part of the senior leadership team, directly influencing both the back-of-house’s financial health and overall guest experience. The successful candidate will take on critical tasks such as quality assurance and daily operational oversight while fostering a professional, respectful, and motivated kitchen environment. The establishment supports career growth by providing comprehensive training in financial management, quality control, and leadership skills. The Executive Chef will also have opportunities to engage with sophisticated operating systems, menu development, and the innovative design processes that contribute to the restaurant's cutting-edge status. The company values leaders who exhibit high integrity and a commitment to standards. The Executive Chef is expected to interact with guests and team members professionally, approaching problem resolution positively to uphold the restaurant’s reputation. The role offers substantial career progression opportunities, driven by individual ambition and supported by accessible tools and educational resources. Joining 555 East American Steakhouse means becoming part of a stable enterprise with a strong history of developing successful culinary professionals dedicated to exceeding both business and hospitality goals.

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• 4 years kitchen management experience in a high-volume, full service restaurant (annual sales over $8M)
• High school graduate
• Culinary training
• Ability to analyze financial reports
• Ability to communicate verbal and written English with guests, management and co-workers
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all cooking techniques required to prepare restaurant menu items
• Ability to maintain complete knowledge of all menu and special items, their preparation method/time, all ingredients and quality standards, taste, appearance, texture, temperature, garnish and method of presentation
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Ability to carry up to 120 feet
• Ability to reach up to 6 feet
• Ability to work off counter heights of 36 - 42 inches
• Ability to move through 24 inch aisles and spaces as small as 12 inches