Executive Chef — Outdoor Hospitality Kitchen Leader

PM Hotel Group; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Hotel Group is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for our on-site operation in San Luis Obispo. You will lead kitchen activities, oversee food preparation, maintenance, and inventory, ensuring hotel quality standards and revenue targets are met.

This full-time, exempt role reports to the General Manager and includes responsibilities for menu planning, cost control and staff development to drive exceptional guest experiences at our Nightsky and Marcerro venues.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience directing kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Ability to develop and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Proven leadership with coaching and performance development.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operation of kitchen(s) to meet quality standards and revenue goals.
• Prepare forecasts, plans and departmental production reports for management.
• Assist in annual budget development and setting departmental goals.
• Maintain costing and documentation of all dishes in F&B operations.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen activities, assign work and set performance goals.
• Educate and train staff on standards, service behaviors and regulations.
• Coordinate with other departments for events and catering.
• Recommend staffing actions in line with company policies.
• Ensure all menu items are prepared to approved recipes and quality standards.
• Develop menu recipes and concepts for food and beverage outlets and catering events.

Job description

PM Hotel Group is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for our on-site operation in San Luis Obispo. You will lead kitchen activities, oversee food preparation, maintenance, and inventory, ensuring hotel quality standards and revenue targets are met.

This full-time, exempt role reports to the General Manager and includes responsibilities for menu planning, cost control and staff development to drive exceptional guest experiences at our Nightsky and Marcerro venues.