Executive Chef at Luxury Resort — Creative Menus & Perks

Local30sandiego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Package

Matching 401k after 1 year

Meal provided every shift

Cell Phone Allowance

Dry Cleaning

30% Bonus Potential

Travel discounts at partner NobleHouse

Paid holidays/ Vacation time

On Demand Pay

Nation wide discount program

Job summary

Kona Kai San Diego Resort is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the hotel’s culinary operations on Shelter Island. You will partner with the Sous Chef and Banquet Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, inventory, and training for a team of 13 line cooks, 7 stewards and 1 purchaser, while collaborating with Noble House’s Corporate F&B team on menus and specials.

You will drive culinary excellence, oversee cost controls, and guide the team toward exceptional guest experiences through menu

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams in luxury hotels, resorts or fine dining establishments.
• Strong menu development and creative concept skills.
• Proven ability to manage cost controls, inventory and sanitation to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee menus balancing creativity with guest preferences for restaurant and banquet operations.
• Directly supervise kitchen staff and coordinate work to meet budgeted labor costs.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety throughout all kitchen areas.
• Establish controls to minimize waste and monitor food and supply costs.
• Prepare data for budgets and track annual food and labor costs with corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with corporate F&B teams on menu development and culinary initiatives.

Job description

Kona Kai San Diego Resort is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the hotel’s culinary operations on Shelter Island. You will partner with the Sous Chef and Banquet Chef to manage daily kitchen activities, inventory, and training for a team of 13 line cooks, 7 stewards and 1 purchaser, while collaborating with Noble House’s Corporate F&B team on menus and specials.

You will drive culinary excellence, oversee cost controls, and guide the team toward exceptional guest experiences through menu