Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen, Create Menus, Elevate Quality

The Crescent Hotels Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead all kitchen activities in our Santa Monica, CA property. You will manage kitchen staff, ensure quality food preparation, and oversee correct handling and storage of all food items per standards.

You will coordinate food purchasing, menu development, and control food and labor costs while maintaining health and safety compliance. This role requires leadership in busy service environments and collaboration with Catering and Culinary teams.

Qualifications

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen and kitchen staff to ensure quality and standards.
• Coordinate the purchase of all food and develop menus while maintaining approved food costs.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, and maintain clear communication.
• Establish daily priorities and assign production tasks for staff.
• Review menu specials, guide Sous Chefs, and supervise kitchen operations.
• Monitor inventory, requisition supplies, and ensure proper storage.
• Develop new menu items and assist catering with special functions.
• Review sales and food cost daily and address discrepancies with the Controller.

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts seeks a Kitchen Manager to lead all kitchen activities in our Santa Monica, CA property. You will manage kitchen staff, ensure quality food preparation, and oversee correct handling and storage of all food items per standards.

You will coordinate food purchasing, menu development, and control food and labor costs while maintaining health and safety compliance. This role requires leadership in busy service environments and collaboration with Catering and Culinary teams.