Executive Chef - HaLani

Auberge Collection; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauna Lani – Auberge Collection on the Island of Hawaii seeks an Executive Chef - HāLani to lead culinary operations for in-room dining and the restaurant, shaping menus and maintaining the highest standards of service, quality, and presentation.

You will train staff, manage labor with scheduling and payroll duties, participate in sales meetings, and collaborate with FOH to ensure guest satisfaction. Mediterranean or luxury hotel experience preferred; weekends and evenings required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position, with lead responsibilities.
• Experience in restaurants and luxury hotels preferred; Mediterranean or similar cuisine experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Menu development for In Room Dining and restaurant operations.
• Accountability of staff based on progressive discipline.
• Collaborate with FOH on service steps and staff training.
• Attend sales mix meetings with respective parties.
• Manage labor reports, payroll, scheduling, and other administrative duties.
• Conduct ongoing training sessions to improve culinary service knowledge.
• Maintain quality and consistency while innovating.
• Work as expeditor and coordinate with sous chefs and cooks to ensure proper portions and garnishing.
• Participate in management training, meetings, and community relations activities.
• Position the restaurant for continued growth and success.

Skills

Culinary versatility

Food cost control

Training & materials creation

Excel

Word

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Located on the sun-drenched Kohala Coast, on sacred land marked by royal fishponds, natural lava plains, lush tropical gardens, and alluring beaches, Mauna Lani – meaning “mountain reaching heaven” – is an inspiring spiritual haven, defining a new era of experiential luxury on the Island of Hawaii. A resort for the generations, with contemporary guest rooms, suites, and private residences, CanoeHouse oceanfront dining, three distinct pools, a signature spa and wellness haven, and Kainalu Ocean Sports program, set the tone for transformational experiences and enriching cultural immersion.

For more information: auberge.com/mauna-lani

Follow Mauna Lani on Facebook and Instagram @MaunaLaniAuberge

The base salary range for this position is $130k - $140k + 15% Bonus potential

The Executive Chef - HāLani will be responsible for:

• Menu Development of and In Room Dining
• Accountability of staff based on progressive discipline
• Working closely with FOH counterpart on steps of service and staff training
• Attending sales mix meetings with respective parties
• Delegates and holds responsible administrative support for the completion of labor reports, payroll, scheduling and other administrative duties.
• Conducts on-going training sessions with culinary service personnel to increase their knowledge and capabilities in the culinary services area.
• Maintaining quality and consistency whilst continually pushing and innovating
• Working as expeditor
• Works with sous chefs and cooks to ensure that all food is tastefully prepared as scheduled, portions are controlled per specification, and plates are properly garnished and attractively presented.
• Participate in management training sessions, communication and planning meetings.
• Participate in employee and community relation functions.
• Position the restaurant for continued growth and success.
• Ability to walk the dining room and interact with guests
• Performs other duties as required.

Physical Demands

• Indoor environment that is hot, humid, sometimes wet conditions.
• Salaried exempt position requires work on unstructured schedule and availability on weekends and holidays as well as evenings. Schedule is dictated by demands of the business, including training and administrative requirements.

Skills

• Ability to step into any culinary station in the kitchen including pastry line.
• Knowledge of a wide range of cooking styles including European, American, and fusion techniques.
• Understanding of basic food cost and payroll cost control.
• Experience in training and creating training materials.
• Ability to work on computers and understanding of Excel and Word programs.
• The ability to follow instruction, direction, and meet deadlines. Minimize waste and spoilage.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be self-motivated and results oriented.
• Ability to project self in a professional manner.
• Individual should be detail oriented and accurate.
• The ability to think and respond quickly to pending problems and ability to effectively process information and prioritize tasks at hand.
• Ability to make decisions that are in the guests and department’s best interests.
• Must be able to perform mental activities such as learning, thinking, following instructions, concentrating, interacting with others, handling stressful situations, self control, attention to detail and being reliable.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position, in a related setting with lead responsibilities.
• Have experience in restaurants and luxury hotels preferred. Have experience cooking Mediterranean or similar.

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit auberge.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Pinterest: @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge.

DHL Mahi Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. DHL Mahi Staffing, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DHL Mahi Staffing, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.