Executive Chef

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Career development

Leadership training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Everline Resort & Spa in Olympic Valley, California, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and oversee all dining operations at the resort. This hands-on leader will shape the culinary identity and deliver exceptional experiences for guests, groups, and events.

You will develop seasonal menus, manage food and labor costs, and mentor a diverse culinary staff while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership experience in luxury/hospitality settings.
• Strong menu planning and seasonal concept development.
• Proven ability to manage food and labor costs within budgets.
• Experience guiding large culinary teams across multiple outlets.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all culinary operations across resort outlets.
• Develop high-quality menus aligned with Lake Tahoe destination trends.
• Coach and develop Executive Sous Chefs, Sous Chefs, and culinary staff.
• Recruit, train, and retain top culinary talent across venues.
• Oversee banquet operations and resort dining experiences.
• Monitor food costs, inventory, and recipe costing for profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Staff coaching

High-volume operations

Education

Culinary degree or formal culinary training

Tools

Recipe costing

Inventory management

Purchasing

Menu engineering

Job description

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Everline Resort & Spa — Olympic Valley, California

Lead the culinary experience at one of Lake Tahoe's premier mountain resorts.

Everline Resort & Spa is seeking an accomplished and inspiring Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee the resort's diverse food and beverage operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who combines creativity, operational excellence, financial discipline, and a passion for developing people.

As Executive Chef, you will help shape the culinary identity of Everline Resort & Spa while delivering exceptional dining experiences for resort guests, members, groups, weddings, and special events.

What You'll Do

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for all culinary operations throughout the resort.


• Develop and execute a high-quality culinary vision consistent with the Everline guest experience.


• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Executive Sous Chefs, Sous Chefs, culinary supervisors, cooks, and stewarding teams.


• Recruit, train, schedule, and retain talented culinary professionals.


• Oversee multiple culinary outlets, banquet operations, special events, and resort dining experiences.


• Create innovative, seasonal menus that reflect current culinary trends and the Lake Tahoe destination.


• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, sanitation, and safety.


• Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to develop concepts, menus, promotions, and culinary experiences.


• Manage food costs, labor costs, purchasing, inventory, recipe costing, and overall culinary profitability.


• Establish standardized recipes, preparation methods, portion controls, and plating standards.


• Build strong supplier relationships and source quality ingredients while maintaining cost objectives.


• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety standards.


• Monitor guest feedback and continuously improve the culinary experience.


• Collaborate with Sales, Catering, Events, and Operations teams on conferences, weddings, banquets, and special events.


• Foster a positive, respectful, accountable, and inclusive culinary culture.


• Maintain a strong presence in the kitchens and lead by example.


• Participate in forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, and long-term culinary strategy.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably within a luxury hotel, resort, upscale restaurant, or high-volume hospitality environment.


• Previous experience as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or equivalent senior culinary leadership role.


• Experience managing multiple outlets and/or high-volume banquet operations.


• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.


• Strong knowledge of contemporary culinary techniques, menu development, food trends, and presentation.


• Proven experience managing food and labor costs and operating within financial budgets.


• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-building skills.


• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain culinary talent.


• Experience with recipe costing, inventory management, purchasing, and menu engineering.


• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.


• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume destination resort.


• Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, evenings, and peak resort periods.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This is an active, hands‑on leadership position requiring regular presence in kitchens, restaurants, banquet facilities, storage areas, and other resort operations.

The Executive Chef must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.


• Frequently bend, stoop, reach, twist, kneel, and move throughout kitchen and food production areas.


• Safely lift and carry food products, kitchen equipment, boxes, and supplies weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.


• Occasionally assist with moving heavier items using appropriate assistance or equipment.


• Work for extended periods in hot, humid, cold, wet, and noisy kitchen environments.


• Safely navigate wet floors, stairs, uneven surfaces, and active kitchen environments.


• Use knives, kitchen equipment, cooking equipment, and other culinary tools safely and effectively.


• Maintain sufficient hand, wrist, finger, and arm dexterity to perform culinary and supervisory tasks.


• Work in refrigerated and freezer environments as necessary.


• Wear required personal protective equipment and appropriate culinary uniforms and footwear.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Benefits & Perks

At Everline Resort & Spa, our team members are at the heart of creating exceptional guest experiences. We offer a benefits and perks package designed to support your career, well‑being, and lifestyle.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options


• Retirement savings plan with company contributions


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Employee assistance and wellness resources


• Career development and professional growth opportunities


• Leadership training and development programs


• Employee recognition programs

Resort & Lifestyle Perks

• Employee discounts on resort accommodations, dining, and select resort services


• Employee discounts and perks through CoralTree Hospitality


• Opportunities to enjoy the Lake Tahoe region and its year‑round outdoor lifestyle


• Access to seasonal recreation including hiking, skiing, snowboarding, biking, and more


• Employee events and team member appreciation activities


• Discounts and opportunities with select local and resort partners


• Opportunity to build relationships with culinary and hospitality professionals throughout the CoralTree Hospitality portfolio


• Beautiful mountain‑resort work environment in Olympic Valley, California

Why Everline?

This is more than an Executive Chef position—it's an opportunity to shape the culinary identity of a destination resort while building and developing a high‑performing team.

If you’re a passionate culinary leader who thrives on creativity, hospitality, operational excellence, and developing people, we invite you to bring your talent to Everline Resort & Spa in beautiful Olympic Valley, California.

Join Everline. Lead the kitchen. Elevate the experience. Live Tahoe.

Everline Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace.

Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000/yr