Coastal Executive Chef - Lead Menu & Culinary Growth

Plazahotelelpaso; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Bonuses and Incentives

Educational/Professional Development

Travel Discounts

Job summary

Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette at The Sanctuary Beach Resort is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our restaurant operation and influence property-wide growth. The role involves developing seasonal menus, mentoring team members, and maintaining high standards in a coastal hotel setting.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on leadership, strategic thinking, and experience from independent restaurants to shape a high-potential culinary program and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts and/or 1–2 years’ experience as an Executive Chef.
• Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation, along with menu concept and design.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates to standards.
• Establish priorities and assign tasks to staff for daily execution.
• Review daily menu specials, banquet orders and inventory for daily use.
• Ensure quality of products received and proper storage.
• Develop new menu items and write recipes.
• Observe guest reactions and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Prepare weekly kitchen schedules and manage labor costs.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food quality

Restaurant operations

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Salt Wood Kitchen and Oysterette at The Sanctuary Beach Resort is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our restaurant operation and influence property-wide growth. The role involves developing seasonal menus, mentoring team members, and maintaining high standards in a coastal hotel setting.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on leadership, strategic thinking, and experience from independent restaurants to shape a high-potential culinary program and guest experience.