Executive Chef

Troon; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Benefits (401k)

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Troon is seeking an Executive Chef for Bayonet and Black Horse in Seaside, CA. This role oversees all facets of the Food and Beverage Kitchen, including staffing, menu planning, budgeting, and vendor management.

Ideal candidates will hold an Associate's degree (AA) or have 2–3 years of kitchen leadership experience, with a strong focus on sanitation, quality, and guest satisfaction. This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent, or 2–3 years related experience.
• Knowledge of health department regulations and sanitation standards.
• Experience interviewing, hiring, training and directing kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage major F&B Kitchen operating expenses, set margins and compare with projections.
• Create theme menus, ideas for events, and decorations for banquets and special events.
• Direct ordering, inventory, receiving, invoicing, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Menu planning

Staff training

Budgeting

Vendor management

Food safety

Education

Associate's degree (AA)

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Bayonet and Black Horse, located in Seaside, CA, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Executive Chef! Full-Time. Compensation Range: $90,000 to $100,000 per year (Depending on Experience)

General Purpose

Responsible for all facets of the Food and Beverage Kitchen department including staffing, menu planning, ordering, vendor monitoring, food production, staff training and development, inventories , catering and budgeting.

Essential Duties

• Manages all major Food and Beverage Kitchen operating expenses, set margins and manages against projections.
• Creates theme menus, ideas for ice sculptures, decorations, banquets and special events.
• Directs ordering amounts, inventory levels, timing of orders, receiving, invoice settling, and equipment maintenance.
• Inspects, selects and uses only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, fowl and other food products in order to maintain the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Maintains quality of food products and ensures consistency in food delivery and standards.
• Measures effectiveness of the Food and Beverage Kitchen department through the Food and Beverage profit and service performance of the facility.
• Creates recipes and support materials, such as recipe cards, descriptions, menu guides and/or pictures.
• Ensures that a quality sanitation program is followed throughout the Kitchen operation.
• Ensures proper monitoring of storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Chefs, Cooks, Stewards.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to three years experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

Frequently stands, walks, talks, hears, tastes, smells, uses hands, reaches with hands and arms. Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls. Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Environment/Noise

Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather). Regularly works in extreme cold and heat (non-weather). Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and in outdoor weather conditions. Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses

Food Safety and Applicable Sanitation Training

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Benefits & Other Compensation

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off - Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria
• Additional Compensation - Eligibility for Bonuses

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

About Troon

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.