Chef de Cuisine

Shady Canyon Golf Club; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Shady Canyon Golf Club in Irvine, CA is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to oversee daily kitchen operations. This role involves training and organizing kitchen staff, developing menus, and ensuring high standards of food quality. Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills with 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar role.

The position offers a full-time opportunity with a salary range of $85,000 to $88,000.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years' experience in hotels or similar facilities.
• Full knowledge of cooking and presentation in the kitchen.
• Full knowledge of sanitation requirements in handling food.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef in kitchen operations.
• Train and organize kitchen staff to maintain food quality.
• Assist with menu and recipe development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Shady Canyon Golf Club - Irvine, CA 92603

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $88,000.00

Principal Responsibilities & Position Purpose

• The Chef de Cuisine supports the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef in supervising daily kitchen operations.
• This role is responsible for training, leading, and organizing kitchen staff while ensuring high standards of food quality, cost control, and service are maintained.
• Assist Executive and Banquet Chef with menu and recipe development.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure smooth, efficient service.
• Train, supervise, motivate, and organize all kitchen staff.
• Coordinate employee schedules, approve leave, and promote a positive work environment.
• Assist in staffing the kitchen in alignment with budgeted labor targets.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Develop innovative menus, daily specials, and recipes in collaboration with the Executive and Banquet Chefs.
• Ensure all menu items are prepared to quality standards and ready for service.
• Expedite the kitchen during service ensuring compliance with Shady Canyon Golf Club standards.
• Assist with food and beverage inventory management.
• Monitor and control food costs to meet financial goals.
• Support the Executive Chef in budgeting, forecasting, and cost planning.
• Assume the responsibilities of the Executive Sous Chef in their absence.
• Respond properly in any club emergency or safety situation.
• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by club management and staff.
• Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the company as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.
• High school graduate.
• 5 to 8 years’ experience in hotels or other similar facilities.
• Must have full knowledge of cooking and presentation of food for all departments in the kitchen.
• Must have full knowledge of sanitation requirements in handling food.
• Strong leadership, training, communication and organizational skills.