Head Chef

Responsibilities

• Own kitchen operations and menu creation for an acclaimed standalone restaurant
• Develop menu around Baja-Mediterranean concept — local seafood, olive oil, artisan cheeses, fresh herbs
• Build and manage a brigade of 8–14 kitchen professionals
• Source ingredients from local Baja farmers, fishermen, and artisan producers
• Engage with guests and tell the food story — San José del Cabo's art district clientele is curious and engaged
• Manage food cost and contribute to pricing strategy

Requirements

• 6–8 years kitchen experience, creative menu portfolio
• Baja and Mediterranean cuisine knowledge
• Producer and supplier relationship skills
• Confident storyteller about food and ingredients

Benefits

• IMSS, Aguinaldo, vacation + premium
• Staff meals, uniform
• Creative latitude on menu development
• Exposure to Los Cabos food & wine scene

Work environment

Art district restaurant — cultural, design-conscious space. Smaller team, strong creative identity. San José del Cabo has a distinct calmer energy vs. Cabo San Lucas nightlife scene.

About the role

Sophisticated, producer-connected, artisanal. The food scene here is growing fast. Your name will be known in this small, quality-obsessed culinary community.