Job Description

About Castaway:

Castaway, Burbank is an award-winning restaurant and special event space renowned for its sweeping views of Los Angeles and its commitment to delivering a unique dining experience where everyone feels like a star, and every seat is magic. Within Castaway, guests can discover The Green Room , an exclusive speakeasy-style cocktail lounge offering a seductive atmosphere with cinematic-themed cocktails and elevated food. The Green Room provides an immersive, intimate experience, perfect for those seeking an unforgettable night out.

Castaway has been featured in the prestigious “Top 100 Independents” list by Restaurant Magazine, generating an impressive $27MM in sales volume, and named Best Steakhouse, Scenic Views, and Most Booked by OpenTable in 2024.

Our exceptional, seasonally inspired menu tells a story with every bite, featuring premium steaks & chops, an exquisite raw bar, bold shareable options, and more. We pride ourselves on our show-stopping service, and we’re always searching for talented professionals to take our hospitality to new heights.

Competitive Benefits:

• Industry-leading compensation plus bonus program
• Comprehensive Health Plans that include, a variety of medical and dental plans, employer contribution HAS for yourself and dependents.
• Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life’s unknowns
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)
• Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
• Monthly Reward Dollars to use at various company locations.
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
• Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
• 24 hours paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

What You’ll Do:

• Culinary Leadership: Develop and execute an innovative and seasonal menu that aligns with Castaway’s reputation for excellence, catering to both à la carte dining and large-scale events.
• High-Volume Expertise: Ensure seamless execution during peak service hours in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Special Events Excellence: Oversee the design and preparation of menus for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions, maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail.
• Team Management: Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing kitchen team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and efficiency.
• Operational Excellence: Manage all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Budget & Cost Control: Monitor food costs, labor budgets, and inventory to maximize profitability while maintaining premium standards.
• Guest Experience: Collaborate with the front-of-house and events teams to deliver memorable dining and banquet experiences that exceed guest expectations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven extensive experience as an Executive Chef or above in a high-volume, upscale restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Experience as a Chef managing BOH operations at a venue bringing in a minimum of 10MM in F&B revenue is highly preferred.
• Extensive banquet and catering experience, with a demonstrated ability to design and execute menus for large-scale events.
• A culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Expertise in menu development, food trends, and presentation techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, control costs, and analyze performance metrics.
• Passion for sustainability, seasonal ingredients, and innovative culinary techniques.
• The ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.

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