Executive Chef

Marcus Careers; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal every shift

Room discounts at Marcus Hotels &?

Discounts at Marcus restaurants & spas

Discounted parking

Early wage access

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Marcus Hotels & Resorts' Hotel Paseo is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, ensuring quality and consistency across outlets and banquets. You will manage budgeting, labor, inventory, and cost controls while hiring, training, and supervising kitchen staff to maintain a high-performing culture.

You will design menus, monitor product quality, and collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives, guest experience, and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Executive Chef experience in high-volume operations
• Proven leadership to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong communication across departments and stakeholders
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with professionalism
• Strong knowledge of food products, kitchen equipment, and culinary techniques
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organization and attention to detail
• Financial and analytical skills including budgeting and cost control
• Proficiency with basic computer systems for inventory, menu development, and operations

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across all outlets and banquets ensuring brand standards
• Manage budgeting, labor, inventory, and cost controls
• Interview, hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff
• Design and evolve menus based on trends and events
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives and guest experience
• Audit inventory and enforce health and safety regulations
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure quality
• Stay updated on culinary trends through local experiences

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu design

Budgeting

Labor management

Inventory control

Vendor management

Food safety

Education

Formal culinary training

Tools

Inventory software

Menu development tools

POS systems

Job description

Executive Chef
260002KR

Description

We are seeking a Executive Chefto execute food preparation, production, and control of labor and food costs throughout all food outlets and banquet operations to meet the hotel’s high standards of quality.

Part of the Milwaukee-based Marcus Hotels & Resorts portfolio, HOTEL PASEO offers guests a distinctive desert retreat featuring 150 thoughtfully designed guest rooms and suites, many showcasing breathtaking views of the San Jacinto Mountains and palm-lined landscape. Guests can unwind by our resort-style pool and on-site spa, explore the area on complimentary bicycles, and enjoy inspired dining at Larkspur Grill, Lemon Drop Pool Bar or Café Paseo. Located along world-renowned El Paseo, our boutique hotel places guests’ steps from premier shopping, art galleries, acclaimed restaurants, and vibrant nightlife while serving as the perfect gateway to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations, ensuring brand standards, quality, and consistency across outlets and banquets.
• Manage departmental financial performance, including budgeting, labor, inventory, and cost controls.
• Interview, hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff, maintaining a high performing and accountable culture.
• Design and evolve menus based on trends, seasonality, and business needs, including special events and banquets.
• Actively listen to client and staff feedback, implement improvements, and maintain strong team communication.
• Monitor staff performance, product quality, and workflow, fostering continuous improvement.
• Audit inventory, enforce health and safety regulations, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships for consistent quality.
• Stay updated on culinary trends by dining at local and regional establishments.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives, budgeting, guest experience, and operational improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What do you bring to the role?

• 5 years of Executive Chef experience, ideally in high-volume operations with broad knowledge of global and regional cuisines. Formal culinary training preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and effectively engage staff and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining professionalism and composure.
• Strong operational knowledge of food products, kitchen equipment, and culinary techniques
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with strong organization and attention to detail.
• Financial and analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and interpreting reports.
• Proficiency in basic computer systems for inventory, menu development, and operational management.
• Physically able to meet the demands of the role, including extended standing, lifting up to 100 lbs., and working in varying kitchen conditions, with required food safety certifications (ServSafe or equivalent).
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What’s in it for you?

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Marriott Worldwide locations
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• Discounted parking
• “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match
• And more!

Pay Estimate:

starting salary $120,000

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug free work place. This organization uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the US.

Primary Location

: United States-California-Palm Desert

Work Locations

Hotel Paseo

45-400 Larkspur Lane

Palm Desert 92260

Schedule

: Full-time

Job Posting

: Nov 7, 2026, 12:33:48 AM