Executive Chef
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Location: Tiburon, California Pay: $120,000 - $135,000 per year
Position Overview
Culinary Leadership & Vision
- Lead the culinary direction of the restaurant, ensuring all food reflects the concept, quality standards, and guest expectations
- Develop and evolve menus, including seasonal updates, specials, and new concepts
- Maintain consistency, creativity, and attention to detail across all dishes
- Hire, train, and develop all back-of-house team members, creating a strong and accountable kitchen culture
- Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable to performance, cleanliness, and execution standards
- Lead by example through professionalism, work ethic, and culinary expertise
- Partner with leadership to build a cohesive and high-performing team environment
- Oversee all food preparation and execution, ensuring consistency in taste, presentation, and timing
- Maintain strict quality control standards for all ingredients and finished dishes
- Ensure proper communication and coordination between kitchen and front-of-house teams
- Manage food cost, labor, and overall kitchen budget to meet financial targets
- Oversee purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships
- Minimize waste and optimize product usage while maintaining quality standards
- Analyze performance metrics and adjust operations as needed to improve efficiency and profitability
- Ensure the kitchen operates in a clean, organized, and efficient manner at all times
- Oversee prep, line execution, and overall kitchen readiness for service
- Maintain proper systems, procedures, and standards across all kitchen operations
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
- Maintain proper food handling, storage, and labeling standards
- Enforce all safety protocols to create a secure working environment
- Work closely with the General Manager and leadership team to align on goals and execution
- Support menu training and education for front-of-house staff
- Maintain clear and consistent communication across all departments
The Bungalow Kitchen is a coastal-inspired dining and social experience rooted in genuine hospitality, elevated cuisine, and memorable moments. Designed to feel both refined and approachable, the space blends relaxed waterfront energy with polished service, creating an environment where guests can gather for everything from casual lunches and celebratory dinners to late-night cocktails and unforgettable events. The experience is driven by thoughtful details, strong culinary execution, and a service philosophy centered around connection, personality, and making every guest feel like they belong.
Our approach focuses on creating a vibrant atmosphere where food, beverage, music, and hospitality work together seamlessly. The menu draws inspiration from coastal California living with an emphasis on fresh ingredients, shareable experiences, and dishes designed to complement both social dining and elevated occasions. Whether guests arrive from the ferry, the marina, the neighborhood, or across the Bay, the goal remains the same: deliver an experience that feels welcoming, energetic, and worth returning for time and time again.
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