Head Chef

An iconic California restaurant since 1985 is seeking a Head Chef to lead our Santa Monica kitchen. The ideal candidate is an experienced, hands-on chef with the skill and discipline to maintain and elevate The Ivy’s long-standing culinary standards while training and inspiring the kitchen team.

This is a primarily daytime role that also overlaps into evening service. The chef will collaborate with our Beverly Hills location,

The Ivy , to help standardize recipes, presentation, and quality across restaurants. Outstanding performance in this role may lead to opportunities to travel and open future Ivy locations .

What We’re Looking For :

Proven leadership experience in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen

Strong training and mentoring ability

Commitment to maintaining consistency, freshness, and presentation

Flexible schedule and collaborative mindset

Compensation :

Salary commensurate with experience

Performance-based incentives and bonuses

If you’re ready to join one of California’s most enduring restaurant families, we’d love to hear from you.