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Position Description:
Executive Chef Authentic and Diverse Mediterranean Culinary Vision
Palm Springs California Area -- La Quinta
Seasoned Multi-Unit Independent Restauranteur is seeking Executive Chef for HOT Mediterranean Concept Under Development. Beautiful Modern Building, Prime Location in the heart of Affluence in the resort area of Palm Springs, CA. Free standing building is being completely renovated and redeveloped. Internationally recognized Restaurant Designer. 260 seats.
This new restaurant will be the most innovative and contemporary in the Valley. Will be a smashing success with the right Culinary Visionary, Leadership, and Execution.
Concept : Mediterranean -- Progressive with Authentic Traditional Roots French, Spanish, Italian, Sicilian, Greek, Middle Eastern and Moroccan Culinary components. Premium Ingredients. Period. All scratch including Pulling Fresh Mozzarella, House Made Charcuterie, Fresh House Made Pasta, etc...
Exhibition Kitchen includes: Wood Burning Oven, Imported Italian Wood Burning Grille and Rotisserie, Custom Molteni 230 Stove and Ovens, Imported Vintage Prosciutto Slicers, Imported Vintage Pats Machines. Food -- Fresh Authentic, Bright, Clean Simplicity, Flavors Typical of Food and Life in the Mediterranean.
Sharing Driven Menus for Small Plates and Entrees; example: Entrees Party of 6 -- Paella, Whole Roasted Fish, Rotisserie Roasted Porchetta with a variety of sides. Traditional menu service will be available.
Components / Guest Experiences
Chef Driven--Two Beautiful Exhibition Kitchen -- One is cook line with Wood Oven, Rotisserie, Molteni and other equipment and Features a Slab wood Chef Table for Twelve Guests, Second Exhibition Kitchen is Charcuterie, Mozzarella; this kitchen is surrounded by counter seating. Modern Fine/Refined Dining--open, alive, energetic, NOT a stiff White Tablecloth operation Transition Dining between Bar and Dining Room High Energy Bar Living Room Lounge Two Outdoor Patios--One is lively and energetic, the other is more intimate Exhibition Dining around Charcuterie, Mozzarella, Exhibition Pasta Kitchen Private / Group / Event Dining Will consider Baking Fresh Breads in House The highest standards of excellence: culinary, service, hospitality
Chef Criteria
Well Seasoned with Specific High End Mediterranean Experience High Volume Concept Development / Multiple Openings Staff Training and Development Hands On -- Run the Kitchen, Touch Every Plate Philosophy No Compromise of Excellence Collaborates Directly with Owner
Compensation
Base Salary -- Negotiable, Reasonable and Commensurate Bonus -- Based On Profits Health Insurance -- Full Coverage for Chef, Spouse and qualified dependents 401K Vacation Whites/Uniforms
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