Executive Chef

1 week ago

Los Angeles, CA, United States Quince & Co. Full-time

Executive ChefMeteora is a destination for discovery, storytelling, and elemental cooking from two-Michelin-starred Chef Jordan Kahn. More than a restaurant, Meteora is an immersive culinary experience shaped by fire, seasonality, and the deep relationship between nature, craft, and hospitality.
We are seeking passionate culinary leaders at the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and Executive Sous Chef levels to join our team and help guide the continued evolution of this ambitious and highly creative kitchen. This is a rare opportunity to work within a collaborative, research-driven environment focused on ingredient integrity, open-fire technique, and a deeply unified team culture.
Meteora is a holistic culinary concept rooted in gastronomy, hospitality, art, design, and sound. The cuisine combines ancient, primordial cooking methods with modern technique, centered around meticulously sourced ingredients prepared over live fire and expressed through their elemental forms — leaf, root, stem, seed, shell, flesh, and bone.
Our tasting menu evolves constantly, guided by seasonality, research, and a commitment to creating meaningful guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute daily kitchen operations with consistency and excellenceMaintain the highest standards for ingredient handling, fire cookery, and platingSupport menu development, seasonal transitions, and R&D initiativesTrain, mentor, and develop culinary staffUphold sanitation, safety, and organizational systemsCollaborate closely with Chef Jordan Kahn and leadership teamEnsure a cohesive, calm, and focused kitchen environmentQualifications:Leadership experience in a Michelin-level or equivalent fine dining environmentStrong technical foundation and deep respect for ingredientsComfort working with live fire, tasting menus, and evolving menusExceptional organizational and communication skillsPassion for collaborative kitchens and continual learningCalm, solutions-focused leadership styleWhy Join Meteora:Work within one of Los Angeles' most ambitious culinary programsBe part of a deeply creative and research-driven environmentCollaborate with a team committed to excellence and innovationOpportunity for long-term growth within the Vespertine GroupCompensation: Salary ($75,000.00
- $100,000.00)Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Wellness ProgramRequired

Skills:
Passion for culinary artsCreativity in Menu DevelopmentKnowledge of Ancient Cooking MethodsExpertise in Modern Cooking TechniquesAbility to Source High Quality IngredientsSkill in Cooking Over Live FireUnderstanding of GastronomyTeamwork and Collaboration