Leading Chef for a Seasonal Italian Restaurant
3 days ago
We are seeking a talented and experienced Executive Chef to join our team at Bettina, a neighborhood restaurant in Santa Barbara serving naturally leavened wood-fired pizzas and simple, seasonal Italian-inspired fare.
Bettina has been awarded a Bib Gourmand from the Michelin guide in California for the last four years and has been featured in multiple publications including Eater, Food and Wine, and the LA Times. Our restaurant is located in the historic Montecito Country Mart and is a short walk from Butterfly Beach.
About the Role- The Executive Chef will be responsible for menu development, ordering, inventory management, food costing, and expediting food.
- The ideal candidate will have experience in seasonal Italian cooking, knowledge of fermentation and pickling, and the ability to use ingredients to their full potential with little waste.
- A minimum of 2 years previous head chef, sous chef, or management experience is required.
- A competitive salary of $120,000 - $150,000 per year, based on experience.
- Subsidized health insurance.
- Paid vacation.
- Bonuses based on menu development, labor, etc.
Bettina was opened by Rachel Greenspan and Brendan Smith in 2018. The husband-and-wife team moved to Santa Barbara County from New York City, where Rachel worked in specialty food sales and Brendan worked as the head baker at Roberta's pizza in Brooklyn.
We are a dynamic and creative team that is passionate about building community through hospitality and good food. If you are ready to be a part of an exciting project, we would love to hear from you.
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