Executive Chef

Creating fun and delicious food, building memorable atmospheres and providing unparalleled service are key pillars of our business. We believe what makes us truly unique in a sea of “the same” is our ability to seamlessly partner with luxury hospitality brands.

Over the past 20 years, The MINA Group has proven its ability to be highly accretive, which we credit to our intimate understanding of what is required to successfully operate in true partnership with our hospitality and retail partners.

Bourbon Pub is Chef Michael Mina’s lively take on the classic American Pub remixed for a new generation. This energetic take on casual dining features a playful menu of comfort food as only Michael Mina can deliver. The cuisine is paired with a healthy list of frosty libations, ales, pilsners, and lagers from around the world alongside house-made infusions and signature cocktails. Modern takes on all-American classics make for culinary mashups with burgers, fries, house-made pretzels, wings, and more that give you all the best of fine dining with a laid back, let-your-hair-down atmosphere.

About the Role

As Executive Chef at Bourbon Pub, you will lead all culinary operations with precision, creativity, and leadership. You’ll mentor and inspire the kitchen team, develop seasonal menus, and collaborate closely with the General Manager and corporate teams to ensure operational success. With a focus on financial performance, staff development, and impeccable food quality, you’ll uphold the highest standards of excellence while fostering a culture of growth, education, and hospitality.

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 lead all culinary operations, providing insight and guidance to every member of the kitchen staff, develop seasonal menus and specials and work closely with the general manager and corporate culinary and operations teams to further the success of the restaurant. You have expertise in cooking techniques, financial reporting, inventory control, labor cost management, an impeccable eye for detail, and a high level of professionalism.

You will supervise and coordinate the planning, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation. You will work with corporate chefs and HR to develop internship program that embraces diversity, education, and discipline and lead execution of service and staff development using a variety of management tools, including line checks, mentorship, and performance management.

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

Extensive knowledge of kitchen fundamentals (knife skills, butchery, sauces, fabrication, all kitchen stations)

Strong financial acumen 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

6 years’ experience in a fine dining high volume kitchen, with at least 2 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

Salary Range: $85,000-90,000/yr + Benefits & Bonus

The Mina Group, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of