Chef de Cuisine — Lead High-Impact Culinary Excellence

Estancia La Jolla, A Noble House Hotel; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Team Member Discounts

401k matching

On-Demand Pay

Paid Time Off

Complimentary Parking

Meals

Job summary

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa in San Diego, California, seeks a Chef de Cuisine to support the Executive Chef and lead all culinary operations across the hotel. You will plan, prepare, produce, and present high-quality cuisine while maintaining safety, sanitation, and cost controls.

The successful candidate will mentor kitchen teams, manage budgets, monitor guest satisfaction, and collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to develop innovative menus reflecting regional flavors.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved culinary program.
• Associates/Bachelors in Culinary Arts preferred.
• At least two years in culinary management as Chef de Cuisine.
• Knowledge of high-quality culinary operations and standards.
• Ability to lead staff in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee culinary operations for the hotel.
• Ensure food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Manage budgets, forecast, and profitability.
• Interview, hire, and train kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with F&B managers on menus and trends.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Staff mentoring

Guest service excellence

Education

Culinary Arts degree or equivalent

Job description

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa in San Diego, California, seeks a Chef de Cuisine to support the Executive Chef and lead all culinary operations across the hotel. You will plan, prepare, produce, and present high-quality cuisine while maintaining safety, sanitation, and cost controls.

The successful candidate will mentor kitchen teams, manage budgets, monitor guest satisfaction, and collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to develop innovative menus reflecting regional flavors.