Chef de Cuisine — Lead a High-Impact Resort Kitchen

Mauna Kea Properties; Kawaihae (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauna Kea Resort in Hawaii seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine (Band 3) to lead culinary operations as part of the Manta PM team. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, guide cooks, and partner with the Executive Chef to maintain high standards and cost efficiency across outlets and events.

The role emphasizes menu development, staff leadership, and compliance with safety standards, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences in a luxury resort setting.

Qualifications

• 6 years related work experience and schooling.
• Skills to effectively supervise and manage the department and meet goals.
• Ability to multi-task
• Dept. of Health TB Clearance.
• Food Safety Certification, preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the kitchen; supervise and schedule cooks and other kitchen personnel.
• Assist Executive Chef in establishing and implementing cost control procedures.
• Manage department following company policies, procedures and terms and conditions of the CBA
• Daily review of food and labor cost for each outlet.
• Hire, supervise, train, counsel, evaluate and discipline kitchen staff.
• Review and revise restaurant menus and kitchen operations to insure quality of product and efficiency of operations.

Job description

Mauna Kea Resort in Hawaii seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine (Band 3) to lead culinary operations as part of the Manta PM team. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, guide cooks, and partner with the Executive Chef to maintain high standards and cost efficiency across outlets and events.

The role emphasizes menu development, staff leadership, and compliance with safety standards, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences in a luxury resort setting.