Research & Development Chef/Brand Chef

sbe conceptualizes and develops innovative concepts that invite you to indulge in the extraordinary. As the global leader in “lifestyle hospitality,” we redefine the hospitality experience through innovation and collaboration. We ELEVATE THE EXTRAORDINARY.

A pioneering icon in lifestyle hospitality, sbe has become an international brand. As a multiplatform hospitality and nightlife company founded by Sam Nazarian, we create innovative concepts and award-winning experiences. As incubators and operators, we develop globally acclaimed culinary brands, critically acclaimed restaurants, lounges, and nightclubs. What unites them is a continued commitment to innovation, and service, delivering an unparalleled experience that exceeds the highest of expectations and sets new industry standards. sbe conceptualizes and develops innovative concepts that invite you to INDULGE IN THE EXTRAORDINARY.

• Formulates and implements procedural guidelines, policies, and standards pertaining to the overall food and beverage operations, including but not limited to cleanliness and sanitation, profit and loss management, labor, and operating expenses, etc.
• Build relationships with existing and new partnerships to maximizes/elevate brands and concepts.
• Provides visionary leadership and management of the culinary team.
• Develops standards, processes, and tools to assist in delivering consistent culinary products.
• Obtains results of nutritional analysis testing
• Creates recipes and formulations to develop new innovative recipes for the C3 brands.
• Manages the overall execution of menus, preparation instructions, and individual dish specifications by ingredients and corresponding portion sizes.
• New Brand Development in conjunction with different departments from a Culinary, Branding, Marketing, Financial, Development, Procurement and Supply Chain standpoint.
• Collaborates with other departments to ensure menus are profitable and meet standards across the brands.
• Arranges and evaluates product samplings.
• Initiates, plans, and implements new product development projects.

• Ability to multitask.
• Willingness to take ownership of tasks and react with a sense of urgency to find solutions.

• Demonstrates high energy and a positive demeanor.
• Possesses strength in training and team-building programs with a respectful attitude.
• Previous experience working in a high-volume culinary setting.
• Excellent verbal, written and listening skills.

• Prior experience as a Brand Chef or R&D Chef required with a strong culinary background (Latin or American cuisine required)
• Serve Safe Certificate required.

This position often requires sitting and using hands and fingers to operate a computer or phone; requires ability to talk and hear, communicating clearly through phone and internet meetings. Vision abilities required Position frequently requires standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, and occasionally climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, and crouching. The vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision.