Executive Chef: Lead Luxury Hotel Culinary Team

Montage International; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage International is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations with a focus on high-quality food presentation and profitable performance. You will oversee the development and execution of the culinary vision, supervise sous chefs, and ensure exceptional guest service across all kitchen stations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in hotel cooking environments, and the ability to manage food and labor costs while delivering innovative menus and maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a comparable hotel environment.
• Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation; menu concept and design.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise and schedule all line staff; oversee menu execution and recipes.
• Manage food and labor costs; control inventory and sanitation procedures.
• Develop new menu items and ensure consistency with standards; manage vendor relations and procurement.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Menu development

Cost control

Labor costing

Payroll administration

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Problem solving

Budget analysis

Food quality & presentation

Forecasting

Tools

Computer accounting programs

Job description

Montage International is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations with a focus on high-quality food presentation and profitable performance. You will oversee the development and execution of the culinary vision, supervise sous chefs, and ensure exceptional guest service across all kitchen stations.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive experience in hotel cooking environments, and the ability to manage food and labor costs while delivering innovative menus and maintaining