Chef de Cuisine — Lead Kitchen, Menu & Team

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental care

Vision care

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Golf discounts

Dining discounts

Job summary

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in Waimea, HI is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily operations of the resort's culinary team, including menu creation and quality control.

You will supervise cooks and other kitchen staff, manage cost and labor, and ensure safety and sanitation standards while collaborating with the Executive Chef in their absence. This role requires hospitality excellence and the ability to work long hours in a fast-paced resort environment.

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.
• Plan menu and oversee food prepared for the employees’ cafeteria.
• Routinely check equipment for proper maintenance; submit work orders to Engineering as needed.
• Responsible for labor cost and department operating expense.
• Respond and resolve employee and guest concerns in a timely fashion.
• Review, approve and verify department payroll.
• Skilled and current in all aspects of the culinary arts, food trends, preparation and sanitation practices.
• Work with the Executive Steward to insure that the kitchens and equipments are properly cleaned.
• Ensure safety procedures, standards and regulations are being followed.
• Update kitchen manuals of recipes and menu item photos whenever changes are made.
• Assist all restaurant outlets/banquet in food preparation as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned or required.
• Attend resort management or other required meetings in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Meet with Executive Chef to review daily operations.
• Communicate with restaurant and banquet managers pre/post service to provide feedback.

Job description

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel in Waimea, HI is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily operations of the resort's culinary team, including menu creation and quality control.

You will supervise cooks and other kitchen staff, manage cost and labor, and ensure safety and sanitation standards while collaborating with the Executive Chef in their absence. This role requires hospitality excellence and the ability to work long hours in a fast-paced resort environment.