Chef de Partie — Elevate a Luxury Hotel Kitchen

Estancia La Jolla, A Noble House Hotel; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hotel & restaurant discounts

401k matching

On-Demand Pay

Paid time off

Complimentary parking

Meals

Job summary

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Chef de Partie to support culinary operations in the main kitchen and commissary, including saucier, butcher, and cold production. You will help maintain food quality and service in line with our standards while achieving financial goals.

The ideal candidate is a people connector who thrives on creating guest experiences, with strong communication, resilience under pressure, and experience in hotel or resort kitchens.

Qualifications

• Complete knowledge of all culinary basics; knife skills, stocks and sauces, butcher (meat & fish).
• Garde Manger methods; salads, dressings, sauces, marinades, displays.
• Cooking methods; broiling, grilling, roasting, smoking, braising, sautéing, poaching, steaming.
• Extensive knowledge of Food & Beverage etiquette, guest relations and service standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze guest needs and resolve issues.
• Basic math to complete reports and forecast financials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all culinary operations for the hotel, including main kitchen and commissary.
• Ensure food quality and service meet established standards while meeting financial goals.
• Support saucier, butcher, and cold production duties as required.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to deliver consistent, guest-focused experiences.

Skills

Culinary basics

Knife skills

Stocks & sauces

Butchery (meat & fish)

Garde Manger

Communication skills

Forecasting & reporting

Job description

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Chef de Partie to support culinary operations in the main kitchen and commissary, including saucier, butcher, and cold production. You will help maintain food quality and service in line with our standards while achieving financial goals.

The ideal candidate is a people connector who thrives on creating guest experiences, with strong communication, resilience under pressure, and experience in hotel or resort kitchens.