Job Description

Lunara is  seriously fun Italian. It’s where Chef Michael Mina plays with fresh flavors, his team plays the role of gracious dinner party hosts, and guests are invited to play with their food. Here, dress codes are off the table and shared bottles of wine are on it. Spontaneity thrives and creativity reigns. Every night is treated as a fresh canvas, and every person who walks through our doors adds a little color.  Lunara is the Italian dinner party you never want to miss.

Our Ideal Candidate is:
A detail oriented culinary leader who will be a hands-on mentor in the kitchen with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and create an amazing experience for both our guests and our staff. You will assist in leading all culinary operations, providing insight and guidance to every member of the kitchen staff, and work closely with the executive chef and corporate culinary and operations teams to further the success of the restaurant. You have expertise in cooking techniques, inventory control, labor cost management, an impeccable eye for detail, and a high level of professionalism.
What you bring to the table:

• Personal Attributes
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills
  • Gracious spirit of hospitality
  • Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
  • Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of food education
  • Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team
• Professional Attributes
  • Advanced knowledge of kitchen fundamentals (knife skills, butchery, sauces, fabrication, all kitchen stations)
  • Knowledge of financial reporting and ability to analyze data
  • Have a strong eye towards development both personal and for your team
  • Desire to teach and mentor both your staff and culinary interns
• Basic Qualifications
  • 4 years’ experience in a fine dining high volume kitchen, with at least 1 years in a leadership role
  • Culinary degree preferred
  • Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols
  • Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
  • Have the stamina to work in excess of 40 hours per week
  • Spanish language skills a plus

The Mina Group and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers dedicated to non-discrimination in employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of AB 1008, California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and all other local, state and federal laws.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Night shift,

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