Executive Chef — Luxury Hotel F&B Leader & Innovator

Chuan Spa; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Langham Huntington, Pasadena seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team in maintaining top local standards, ensuring food quality and profitability in F&B. You will plan menus, manage budgeting and forecasting, and drive labor costs while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities include coordinating purchases, maintaining health-compliant storage, mentoring staff, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance financial performance and market awareness for the hotel

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in a similar executive kitchen role.
• High standards for food quality and safety as per health dept. and company policy.
• CA Food Handling certifications preferred (Kitchen Manager).

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of hotel features/services and hours of operation.
• Staffing: interview, hire, train, and motivate staff.
• Review daily operations, forecast covers and catering activity.
• Ensure compliance with all departmental/hotel policies and procedures.
• Update menus and communicate changes to the team.
• Submit weekly and monthly reports to Corporate office.

Skills

Budgeting

Menu planning

Forecasting

Staffing

Quality standards

Coaching

Education

Culinary College Degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Langham Huntington, Pasadena seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team in maintaining top local standards, ensuring food quality and profitability in F&B. You will plan menus, manage budgeting and forecasting, and drive labor costs while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities include coordinating purchases, maintaining health-compliant storage, mentoring staff, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance financial performance and market awareness for the hotel