Executive Chef: Lead Lake Tahoe Resort Kitchens

Everline Resort & Spa; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Everline Resort & Spa in Olympic Valley, California, is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee the resort’s diverse food and beverage operations. This hands-on leader will shape the culinary identity and deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests, groups, weddings, and events.

You’ll manage costs, develop seasonal menus, mentor chefs, recruit talent, and ensure the highest standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership experience in luxury hospitality.
• Experience managing multiple outlets and high-volume banquet operations.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary culinary techniques, menu development, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for all culinary operations throughout the resort.
• Develop and execute a high-quality culinary vision aligned with the Everline guest experience.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Executive Sous Chefs, Sous Chefs, culinary supervisors, cooks, and stewarding teams.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and retain talented culinary professionals.
• Oversee multiple culinary outlets, banquet operations, special events, and resort dining experiences.
• Create innovative, seasonal menus that reflect current culinary trends and the Lake Tahoe destination.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, consistency, sanitation, and safety.
• Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to develop concepts, menus, promotions, and culinary experiences.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, purchasing, inventory, recipe costing, and overall culinary profitability.
• Establish standardized recipes, preparation methods, portion controls, and plating standards.
• Build strong supplier relationships and source quality ingredients while maintaining cost objectives.
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety standards.
• Monitor guest feedback and continuously improve the culinary experience.
• Collaborate with Sales, Catering, Events, and Operations teams on conferences, weddings, banquets, and special events.
• Foster a positive, respectful, accountable, and inclusive culinary culture.
• Maintain a strong presence in the kitchens and lead by example.
• Participate in forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, and long-term culinary strategy.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Executive Chef experience

Menu development

Financial management

Staff mentorship

Food safety

High-volume hospitality

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Everline Resort & Spa in Olympic Valley, California, is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee the resort’s diverse food and beverage operations. This hands-on leader will shape the culinary identity and deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests, groups, weddings, and events.

You’ll manage costs, develop seasonal menus, mentor chefs, recruit talent, and ensure the highest standards of safety and quality.