Chef de Cuisine – Fine Dining & Resort Operations

Restaurant Zone Recruiting; Seacliff (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Zone Recruiting seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine to oversee daily culinary operations across multiple luxury hotel dining outlets in California. You will lead hands-on kitchens, drive high-quality, creative menus, and supervise staff to maintain exceptional standards.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years at the Chef de Cuisine level, strong cost control, and a track record in fine dining or resort environments, with Pacific Rim or coastal influences a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Chef de Cuisine in luxury settings.
• Proven leadership of multi-outlet kitchens.
• Strong menu development and execution skills.
• Excellent cost control and inventory management.
• Experience with Pacific Rim or coastal cuisines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise culinary teams across multiple F&B outlets.
• Oversee daily food preparation, execution, plating, portion control, and quality.
• Maintain fine dining and presentation standards.
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary team members and future leaders.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menu development and execution.
• Develop cuisine reflecting Pacific Rim influences and local ingredients.
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, waste, and kitchen controls.
• Establish and maintain kitchen SOPs and operational standards.
• Ensure health, food-safety, and sanitation compliance.
• Partner with FOH teams for seamless guest experiences.
• Monitor culinary trends and incorporate innovative techniques.
• Manage scheduling, payroll, performance evaluations, and admin tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, efficient kitchen environment.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Staff training

Quality standards

High-volume service

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to oversee and coordinate daily culinary operations across multiple luxury hotel and resort dining outlets, including a signature Pacific Rim-inspired restaurant, oceanfront bar and grill, champagne lounge, poolside dining, private dining, and exclusive member experiences.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, this position will play a key role in delivering high-quality, creative, and consistent culinary experiences across multiple outlets. The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader with strong fine dining or luxury hotel experience who can lead teams, maintain rigorous standards, and execute sophisticated menus using high-quality local and seasonal ingredients.

Culinary Concepts

The property features a diverse collection of upscale dining experiences:

• Signature Pacific Rim Restaurant – Ocean-inspired cuisine featuring local ingredients and culinary influences from across the Pacific
• Oceanfront Bar & Grill – Contemporary cuisine, craft cocktails, and live entertainment
• London-Inspired Champagne Bar – Elevated beverage and culinary experience with creative offerings
• Oceanfront Poolside Dining – Classic cocktails and refined poolside bites
• Exclusive Guest & Members Dining – Elevated culinary service for private members and hotel guests

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise culinary teams across multiple F&B outlets
• Oversee daily food preparation, execution, plating, portion control, and quality
• Maintain exceptional fine dining, luxury hospitality, food quality, and presentation standards
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary team members and future leaders
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership on menu development and execution
• Help develop cuisine reflecting Pacific Rim influences, local ingredients, and contemporary culinary techniques
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, waste, and kitchen controls
• Establish and maintain kitchen SOPs and operational standards
• Ensure compliance with all health, food-safety, and sanitation requirements
• Partner closely with FOH teams to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Monitor culinary trends and incorporate innovative techniques and concepts where appropriate
• Manage scheduling, payroll, performance evaluations, and other administrative responsibilities
• Maintain a clean, organized, efficient, and professional kitchen environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Chef de Cuisine experience in a luxury hotel, resort, fine dining, or comparable upscale culinary environment
• Proven experience leading high-end culinary operations and kitchen teams
• Strong background in menu execution, culinary standards, and team development
• Experience working across multiple F&B outlets strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, ordering, and kitchen operations
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and contemporary cooking techniques
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced luxury hospitality environment
• Culinary school graduate preferred
• Bilingual skills are a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain standing/walking for extended periods

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an established Chef de Cuisine / Senior Culinary Leader with a proven record of success in luxury hotels, resorts, fine dining, upscale coastal restaurants, or sophisticated multi-outlet hospitality environments.

The strongest candidates will bring:

• Luxury or high-end culinary leadership experience
• 5+ years at the Chef de Cuisine level
• Multi-outlet or hotel/resort culinary experience
• Strong scratch cooking and menu execution
• Experience with Pacific Rim, coastal, contemporary, or globally influenced cuisine is a plus
• Proven ability to develop and retain culinary teams
• Strong food-cost and operational discipline
• A creative, quality-driven approach to cuisine
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, demanding, guest-focused environment