About Us
Ilya Restaurant is an exciting new Mediterranean fine dining concept coming soon to the heart of San Clemente. As one of the city’s most anticipated openings, Ilya is poised to become a destination for elevated cuisine, exceptional service, and a beautifully designed dining experience. At the helm is renowned Chef Charbel, whose dedication to innovation, tradition, and culinary excellence shapes every detail of the menu.
This is an opportunity to be part of something special from the ground up — to work closely with Chef Charbel, refine your skills, and grow within a team that values passion, precision, and creativity.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef de Cuisine (CDC) to lead the kitchen operations at Ilya Restaurant. As CDC, you will play a key role in executing our culinary vision, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and kitchen leadership. This position requires a strong leader with a refined palate, deep knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine, and the ability to inspire and manage a team in a high-level fine dining environment.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and coordinate with the Executive Chef to maintain culinary excellence
Lead, train, and inspire kitchen staff to uphold the restaurant’s standards for quality and consistency
Ensure proper execution of all dishes, from mise en place through plating and presentation
Monitor inventory, ordering, and cost controls to align with restaurant goals and budget
Uphold all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
Collaborate on menu development and seasonal changes
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning
Work closely with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-end or fine dining kitchen
Strong background in Mediterranean cuisine or a passion to master it
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Proven ability to manage kitchen operations, scheduling, ordering, and cost control
A deep commitment to excellence, consistency, and guest satisfaction
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Perks & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Medical insurance
Employee dining discounts
Opportunity to work alongside Chef Charbel and be part of one of Southern California’s most exciting new openings
Room for growth within a dynamic, professional culinary environment
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