Corporate Chef Job at Tiki Kai, Hermosa Beach, CA

  • Tiki Kai
  • Hermosa Beach, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
Corporate Chef – Multi-Concept Culinary LeaderSouth Bay Hospitality Group

At South Bay Hospitality Group, hospitality is more than service — it is how we make people feel. Rooted in the spirit of aloha, we create memorable experiences through exceptional food, genuine warmth, vibrant energy, and a deep commitment to our team and community.

We are seeking a visionary Corporate Chef to lead and elevate the culinary direction across our growing portfolio of concepts. This role is designed for a highly experienced culinary operator with a passion for innovation, consistency, leadership, and hospitality-driven excellence.

Our concepts range from elevated dinner experiences to Asian-inspired cuisine, American classics, brunch programs, tropical coastal fare, and Hawaiian-inspired hospitality concepts. The ideal candidate thrives in multi-unit environments, understands how to scale systems while preserving creativity, and leads with humility, intensity, and heart.

What You’ll Lead

As Corporate Chef, you will oversee culinary operations across multiple restaurant concepts with responsibilities including:

  • Culinary leadership across all locations and concepts
  • Menu development and seasonal innovation
  • Recipe creation, costing, and standardization
  • Development and implementation of kitchen SOPs and systems
  • Food quality, consistency, and execution standards
  • P&L accountability including food cost, labor management, and operational efficiency
  • Multi-million-dollar culinary operations oversight
  • Vendor relationships, purchasing strategies, and inventory controls
  • Kitchen culture development, training, mentorship, and leadership growth
  • New restaurant openings, culinary rollouts, and concept development
  • Collaboration with ownership, operations, marketing, and beverage teams
What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate brings both creative culinary talent and elite operational discipline.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in Executive Chef, Corporate Chef, or Multi-Unit Culinary Leadership roles
  • Proven experience overseeing multiple restaurant concepts and cuisines
  • Strong background in:
    • Asian cuisine
    • American classics
    • Elevated dinner programs
    • Hawaiian or island-inspired cuisine preferred
  • Deep understanding of:
    • P&L management
    • Food and labor cost controls
    • Inventory systems
    • Recipe costing and menu engineering
    • SOP and systems development
  • Experience leading high-volume, multi-million-dollar restaurant operations
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to mentor and inspire teams
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills
  • Passion for hospitality, culture, and guest experience
Our Culture

We believe great restaurants are built by great people. We lead with respect, accountability, positivity, and aloha. We are building a hospitality company centered around culture, growth, creativity, and unforgettable guest experiences.

This is not just a chef role — this is an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing hospitality group.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary + performance bonus structure
  • Growth opportunities within an expanding hospitality group
  • Creative freedom and culinary influence across multiple brands
  • Supportive ownership and collaborative leadership team
  • Dining perks and company benefits
  • The opportunity to build something meaningful with a passionate team
If you are a culinary leader who combines operational excellence with soulful hospitality, we’d love to meet you.

Apply With:

  • Resume
  • Portfolio or sample menus
  • Photos of culinary work (optional)
  • References
Join us in creating experiences that guests remember long after the meal ends.

Job Tags

Seasonal work

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