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🥝 Restaurant Executive Chef

Zarape Cocina & Cantina | California, United States | Posted June 21, 2026

Job Description

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Well-experienced Executive chef needed in Mexican cuisine.


The Executive Chef is the culinary leader of a professional kitchen operation - setting culinary direction, managing kitchen teams, controlling food costs, developing menus, and ensuring that every plate leaving the kitchen meets the quality standards that define the restaurant's reputation. The role is as much business management as cooking.


Role at a glance


Typical education

Culinary degree from an accredited program or equivalent kitchen progression

Typical experience

5-10 years in Upscale Mexican cuisine

Key certifications

ServSafe Manager, food safety manager credentials

Top employer types

full-service restaurants, resorts, restaurant groups


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