The Strand House, Downtown Manhattan Beach’s premier fine dining restaurant, is hiring an Executive Chef!

The Strand House is looking for a senior-level Executive Chef to oversee all aspects of culinary operations. This talented individual will be responsible for creating the menu and leading a Back of House team of 60 people, including 5 Sous Chefs. The Executive Chef will partner with the General Manager and Zislis Group teams to create the best possible experience for guests and team members alike. Our ideal candidate subscribes to Danny Meyer’s philosophy of the Virtuous Cycle of Hospitality, and leads through inspiration and learning, not fear.

Compensation: Base salary of $125,000-$150,000 D.O.E. | generous bonus program | profit sharing | fully paid medical and dental benefits | 2 weeks vacation in the first year, and up from there| sick pay | holiday pay | free parking | phone allowance | employee assistance program | life insurance | 401K through the Cal Savers program | meals | industry perks | positive culture | management training program | discounted meal and room rates at all Zislis Group-serviced properties | panoramic ocean views

What is The Strand House?

The Strand House is a sophisticated yet comfortable fine dining restaurant conceived by a small group of South Bay families out of their love for great food, wine and friends. In 2011, The Strand House opened its doors, leading the culinary revolution of Manhattan Beach. With 180° sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, world travelers and locals alike may come for the view, but stay for our fresh and innovative Coastal California Cuisine.

The Strand House features 5 levels for guests to enjoy, including 2 bars, dining room, 2 patios, a lobby, and underground wine cellar perfect for intimate events. The restaurant boasts 300 seats and an average of 3500 covers per week. The Strand House is extremely high volume, and requires an Executive Chef who enjoys being hands on and fast paced!

Our menu highlights the bounty of the freshest seafood, beef, poultry, and produce available year round in Southern California. Each week, our chefs roam the farmers market sourcing directly from the best farmers and purveyors around. The Strand House is also home to a thoughtful and carefully crafted cocktail and wine program that is sure to please each of our guests.

We believe that impeccable service does not have to be stuffy. The Strand House offers a five-star experience with the warmth and hospitality you would expect from a beach town, where each guest is treated like family.

This position is for you if you have…

• Minimum 5 years experience as an Executive Chef at a high volume, fast paced upscale dining restaurant
• Strong knowledge and ability to lead the back of house team in an effective way. We are a culture driven company, and expect our leaders to achieve strong employee retention through positive and progressive leadership.
• Strong background in catering - The Strand House holds multiple private events per week.
• Background in structured restaurants - strong knowledge of P&L’s, systems, food costing, inventory controls, food safety, etc.
• Stable work history - proven tenure at previous jobs
• Strong leadership and delegation skills - leads by example/involves the team
• Strong organizational skills and able to prioritize tasks
• Ability to balance both kitchen needs and administrative duties
• The right applicant will have a passion for what they do. We are a food driven company committed to excellence and “finding the yes” for our guests. The right candidate will have the desire and ability to work on a property with many interacting departments. There is no front of the house and back of the house…there’s just the house.

ABOUT OWNER MICHAEL ZISLIS: Serial entrepreneur, restaurateur, hotelier and philanthropist, Michael Zislis has captivated consumers with his wide-ranging portfolio of well-loved and highly successful hotel and restaurant concepts.It all started with a fascination for beer. Michael brewed his first beer for a school science experiment when he was 13 years old. By the time he was a student at USC, he was a master brewer. In the late 80’s, Zislis opened his own brewery, one of the first in California, Manhattan Beach Brewing Company (now known as Brewco). Over the last 30 years, Michael created and continues to operate wildly popular restaurant brands such as Rock’n Fish, The Brews Hall, Rock & Brews, The Strand House, and the Shade Hotels. Michael’s greatest passion lies in his philanthropic endeavors. Each year he enthusiastically helps raise significant funds and awareness for health, education and environmental causes and serves on the foundation board of Torrance Memorial Medical Center. He is an active supporter of causes and organizations such as Walk with Sally, Growing Great, and several education foundations. “Success means nothing if it is not shared with others who are less fortunate,” says Michael. “I am grateful that my successes have afforded me the opportunity to do so.”

Please follow us on Instagram @strandhousemb or go to www.thestrandhousemb.com to see our menu, bios and photo gallery.

Safety is our top priority. We strictly adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines set forth by the L.A. County Department of Health.

This position is for you if you have…

• Minimum 5 years experience as an Executive Chef at a high volume, fast paced upscale dining restaurant
• Strong knowledge and ability to lead the back of house team in an effective way. We are a culture driven company, and expect our leaders to achieve strong employee retention through positive and progressive leadership.
• Strong background in catering - The Strand House holds multiple private events per week.
• Background in structured restaurants - strong knowledge of P&L’s, systems, food costing, inventory controls, food safety, etc.
• Stable work history - proven tenure at previous jobs
• Strong leadership and delegation skills - leads by example/involves the team
• Strong organizational skills and able to prioritize tasks
• Ability to balance both kitchen needs and administrative duties
• The right applicant will have a passion for what they do. We are a food driven company committed to excellence and “finding the yes” for our guests. The right candidate will have the desire and ability to work on a property with many interacting departments. There is no front of the house and back of the house…there’s just the house.