Executive Chef - Lead Luxury Resort Culinary

Rumorosa; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee discount

Employee assistance program

Food provided

Job summary

The Sheraton San Diego Resort is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations with a strategic focus on guest satisfaction and financial performance. The role requires directing menus, training staff, and ensuring brand standards across all outlets and banquets.

This full-time, on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package and bonus opportunities tied to department performance. California health code certification is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading large-scale hotel or resort operations.
• Proven experience leading high performing teams and operations.
• Extensive financial literacy and experience managing operational financials.
• Enthusiasm, creativity and a progressive approach to business development.
• Strong organizational, leadership and project management skills.
• Must have Food Handler Certification as required by the California Health and Safety Code.

Responsibilities

• Inspires and builds a strong culinary culture, running pre-shift meetings and ensuring team cohesion.
• Creates menus and food presentations
• Develops associates through training, evaluation, motivation, coaching and counseling in accordance with brand standards
• Leads the culinary effort to achieve and exceed guest service standards by improving products and services
• Produces methods of production of culinary items for a la carte and banquet functions
• Oversees all outlets and banquet food display merchandising including prop use and buffet decoration
• Prepares and controls the hotel budget for the department
• Monitors payroll and supply expenses in accordance with budgetary goals
• Maintains high standard of service and guest satisfaction
• Manages interviewing, hiring, and performance appraisal processes

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary operations

Budget management

Staff development

Food safety

Job description

The Sheraton San Diego Resort is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations with a strategic focus on guest satisfaction and financial performance. The role requires directing menus, training staff, and ensuring brand standards across all outlets and banquets.

This full-time, on-site position offers a comprehensive benefits package and bonus opportunities tied to department performance. California health code certification is required.