Job Title: Executive Chef
Pay range: $80,000 - $85,000/year

Company: Nep Cafe - Irvine, CA

** In-person interviews will be conducted at the Fountain Valley, CA

THE OPPORTUNITY

Nếp Café is a coffee & brunch experience paying homage to the traditional Vietnamese morning routine. Nếp is elevating that experience and bringing it to you in the heart of Little Saigon, Orange County with artisanal coffee, craft drinks, and a full range food menu to satisfy guests’ breakfast & brunch needs.
We take pride in our exceptional customer service and it’s up to each of our team members to create the friendly atmosphere that our customers expect and enjoy. We have various opportunities to grow within the company and will provide the training you need to succeed. If our team sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to meet you! See more details below and apply today.

SCHEDULE

• Full-time Position
• Day shift
• Weekend availability
• Holidays

BENEFITS

• 100% Coverage for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave accrue from your first day
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for advancement
• Free food (yes, really FREE)
• Team bonding/Company holiday events
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Referral program
• 401(k)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• * Sushi experience is preferred *

• 
  Coordinate and direct all food preparation, from prep through service
• Monitor the quality of all food and beverages
• Track, record, and maintain inventory stock including foods, beverages, and kitchen supplies
• Delegate daily tasks to sous chef and other kitchen staff; manage their progress throughout the day
• Oversee entire kitchen staff activity and ensure efficient work
• Order and arrange pickup or delivery of foods for the week
• Oversee repairs of kitchen appliances
• Direct and design and plating/presentation techniques for all dishes
• Create new recipes and design overall menu, including specials each week
• Help determine pricing for menu items
• Hire and train new kitchen staff
• Work efficiently to resolve any problems that arise in the kitchen
• Research and implement new culinary trends
• Maintain a clean kitchen and abide by all state food safety and sanitation laws
• Do scheduling for BOH staff
• Ability to manage and control food costing
• Ability to contribute, develop, and oversee the inventory system.

REQUIREMENTS

• ServSafe Manager mandatory
• 2-year Culinary Arts degree and/or other culinary certification
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years experience in a head chef or managerial kitchen position
• American Culinary Federation certification preferred
• Vast knowledge in culinary arts, including any new up and coming food trends
• Knowledgeable and dexterous using all manner of complex kitchen equipment
• Effective and clear communicator
• Expert skills and experience planning, designing, and preparing meals
• Proficiency using Microsoft Suite to monitor and track inventory and maintain recipe records
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Proven leadership and creative abilities inside the kitchen
• Expert problem solver who thrives under pressure
• Top of the line customer services skills

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

THE COMPANY

Kei Concepts is an Orange County based restaurant concept creation and management group with a roster that includes The LA Times recognized SUP Noodle Bar and NEP Cafe, Yelp Top 100’s acclaimed The Vox Kitchen, as well as foodies’ favorite brands including ROL, Gem Dining, Kin Craft Ramen & Izakaya, INI Ristorante and The Alley (Fountain Valley, Irvine, Las Vegas, and Hawaii).

Through the support of countless fans and foodies, Kei Concepts has revolutionized progressive Asian cuisine across Southern California with multiple brands spanning across different tastes and cultures.

If you are passionate about food and looking to help define the future of progressive Asian cuisine, look no further! Join our team today!

For more information, please visit our website at www.keiconcepts.info