Chef de Cuisine — Luxe Resort Kitchen Leader

Tommy Bahama; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for Grapefruit Basil and its resort dining program. The role leads a sizeable culinary team, upholds brand standards, and collaborates with FOH to deliver memorable guest experiences across brunch, dinner, and events.

The ideal candidate has leadership in upscale, high-volume settings, a passion for trends, and a commitment to hospitality excellence, with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Proven senior culinary leadership experience with strong operational results.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading in a high-volume, upscale dining environment.
• Passion for culinary trends, food presentation, training, and team development.
• Strong communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to inspire and lead a large and diverse team in a fast-paced setting.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality and guest satisfaction.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Professional appearance and polished communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the culinary team in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Ensure all food quality, presentation, and execution consistently meet Tommy Bahama brand standards.
• Partner closely with FOH leadership to create exceptional guest experiences and strong communication between teams.
• Drive continuous improvement with a strong focus on training, coaching, and developing future culinary talent.
• Manage food cost, labor, ordering, inventory, and overall kitchen financial performance to achieve budget goals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with all health and safety standards.
• Foster a culture rooted in professionalism, integrity, accountability, and teamwork.
• Lead by example with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Support menu execution, operational efficiency, and innovation aligned with the Tommy Bahama lifestyle brand.
• Oversee culinary operations for restaurant outlets, banquets, in-room dining, and special events as needed.
• Lead daily culinary line-ups to communicate priorities, VIP guests, events, and service expectations.
• Collaborate on seasonal menu development, activations, and specialty dining experiences.
• Conduct regular coaching, feedback, and development conversations with culinary team membersPromote a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and respect.
• Support succession planning and identify future culinary leaders within the team.
• Interact with guests when appropriate to enhance the dining experience and professionally resolve concerns.
• Manage vendor relationships, receiving, inventory controls, and purchasing processes.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and monthly financial reviews with resort leadership.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, allergy awareness, workplace safety practices, and all local health regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen environment at all times.
• Stay current on culinary trends, sustainability initiatives, and evolving guest preferences.
• Curate memorable culinary experiences that reflect the Tommy Bahama lifestyle and resort culture.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume Dining

Culinary Trends

Food Presentation

Team Development

Communication

Problem-Solving

Flexible Schedule

Professional Appearance

Job description

Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for Grapefruit Basil and its resort dining program. The role leads a sizeable culinary team, upholds brand standards, and collaborates with FOH to deliver memorable guest experiences across brunch, dinner, and events.

The ideal candidate has leadership in upscale, high-volume settings, a passion for trends, and a commitment to hospitality excellence, with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.