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Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager

Long-Term

West Hollywood, CA Benji's

About This Position

About the Concept: Benji's is a new all-day café and restaurant concept opening in the second week of September 2026 in a prime West Hollywood location with heavy foot traffic. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Chef to help lead our opening and grow with our company. Benji's is designed to be a daily destination, from coffee through dinner. Our menu centers around refined, Los Angeles–inspired classics, locally sourced ingredients, and fresh, creative, and thoughtfully composed dishes. The space is designed to attract a young, sophisticated, and social crowd. Position Details: - Start Date: Part-time beginning in July, transitioning to full-time in August - Opening: Second week of September 2026 - Salary: $80,000–$90,000 (DOE) Role Overview: This role is best suited for a strong kitchen manager or supervisor ready to step into a leadership position. The Chef will work closely with culinary consultant Brian Arruda to execute the vision while maintaining consistency, quality, and culture in the kitchen. Kitchen Setup: - Ventless Rational ovens - Induction and hot plates - No open flame or gas How to Apply: Send resume and introduction to: Hello@executivechefsathome.com More details will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

  • Ideal Candidate:
  • - 3–5+ years in notable restaurants
  • - Management or supervisory experience preferred
  • - Strong interest in opening environments
  • - Skilled in hiring, training, and leading teams
  • - Comfortable managing daily kitchen operations
  • - Motivated, organized, and able to maintain high standards
  • - Excited to grow with an expanding hospitality group
  • - Strong team presence with the ability to build camaraderie in the kitchen

Benefits

  • - Salary range $80,000–$90,000/year (DOE)
  • - Opportunity to lead opening of a new West Hollywood concept
  • - Growth potential with an expanding hospitality group
  • - Work alongside culinary consultant Brian Arruda
  • - Modern ventless kitchen (Rational ovens, induction)

Focus Areas

  • Executive Chef
  • Kitchen Manager
  • All-Day Café
  • Restaurant Opening
  • West Hollywood
  • Los Angeles
  • California
  • Ventless Kitchen
  • Rational Ovens
  • Hiring
  • Training
  • Leadership
  • Daily Operations
  • Hospitality Group