Executive Chef: Lead Luxury Kitchens, Banquets & Teams

Hyatt Westlake; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Appone in Westlake Village is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen, own the F&B program, and drive guest experience and profitability.

This senior role requires 8+ years in luxury hospitality kitchens, strong leadership, menu development, and proven ability to manage food cost and staffing. You will oversee outlets, banquets, catering, and events, partnering with Ops, F&B and Sales.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in professional kitchens.
• Proven leadership at Exec Sous or Executive Chef level.
• Hotel or high-end hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong banquet and multi-outlet experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, hire, and develop a strong culinary team that can execute at scale.
• Own daily kitchen operations: prep, execution, consistency, and presentation.
• Build and evolve menus that are relevant, seasonal, and guest-driven.
• Partner with Ops, F&B, and Sales to deliver standout events and banquets.
• Manage food cost, labor, and purchasing with discipline.
• Stay on top of inventory, vendors, and product quality.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Leadership

Menu engineering

Cost control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary/Hospitality degree

Tools

MICROS POS

Oracle hospitality

BirchStreet

MS Office (Excel/O365)

Job description

Appone in Westlake Village is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen, own the F&B program, and drive guest experience and profitability.

This senior role requires 8+ years in luxury hospitality kitchens, strong leadership, menu development, and proven ability to manage food cost and staffing. You will oversee outlets, banquets, catering, and events, partnering with Ops, F&B and Sales.