Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Culinary Ops

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

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.