Executive Chef: Luxury Resort Culinary Leader & Innovator

Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center; Paso Robles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is partnering with a premier luxury resort to hire an Executive Chef who will shape the culinary program and lead a high-performing team. The role demands hands-on leadership, strategic vision, strong operational acumen, and the ability to elevate guest dining experiences through seasonal menus and sustainable sourcing.

You will manage budgets, oversee food safety, and collaborate with F&B leadership to drive profitability while

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume operations.
• At least two years of culinary leadership in luxury-hospitality environments.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisine and luxury-service expectations.
• Proven ability to manage food cost, labor, budgets, forecasting, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Current Food Safety and HACCP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for all culinary operations, ensuring luxury standards.
• Lead, inspire, and hold the culinary team accountable for quality, presentation, timing, and guest service.
• Create seasonal menus reflecting the resort's direction with local, sustainable ingredients.
• Develop offerings for banquets, weddings, private dining, and events.
• Collaborate with F&B leadership on budgets, forecasts, and long-term culinary strategy.
• Manage food, labor, purchasing, and operating costs while preserving quality.
• Review reports, identify opportunities, and drive revenue and profitability.
• Foster development plans, succession readiness, and kitchen leadership.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety compliance.
• Oversee equipment care, kitchen organization, and efficient workflow.
• Partner with catering, sales, events, marketing, and PR on guest experiences.
• Support sustainability efforts and responsible sourcing.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Budgeting & forecasting

Vendor relationships

Food cost control

Operational reporting

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Purchasing systems

Operational reporting tools

Job description

Paso Robles & Templeton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center is partnering with a premier luxury resort to hire an Executive Chef who will shape the culinary program and lead a high-performing team. The role demands hands-on leadership, strategic vision, strong operational acumen, and the ability to elevate guest dining experiences through seasonal menus and sustainable sourcing.

You will manage budgets, oversee food safety, and collaborate with F&B leadership to drive profitability while