Executive Chef & F&B Director

crestline-external; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Chef & FB Director to lead food preparation for all hotel outlets and to uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and presentation. You will supervise kitchen operations, collaborate with sales and banquet teams, and drive profitability through effective staffing and cost control.

The role reports to the General Manager and requires strong leadership, menu planning, and consistency across outlets to maximize guest satisfaction and revenues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in Food & Beverage.
• 5+ years of progressive Hotel F&B experience or a Culinary Degree with 3+ years in F&B.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise food preparation for all hotel restaurants and outlets.
• Maintain monthly food cost budget and control waste.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and presentation standards across outlets.
• Coordinate with sales, events, and other departments to fulfill client needs.
• Schedule staff and manage labor costs to optimize profitability.
• Recruit and train F&B staff to meet Crestline standards.
• Communicate financial performance and revenue plans to management.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Team management

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Chef & FB Director to lead food preparation for all hotel outlets and to uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and presentation. You will supervise kitchen operations, collaborate with sales and banquet teams, and drive profitability through effective staffing and cost control.

The role reports to the General Manager and requires strong leadership, menu planning, and consistency across outlets to maximize guest satisfaction and revenues.