Executive Chef: Strategic Culinary Leader & Menu Innovator

Montage Hotels & Resorts; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team, shape the strategic vision of the program, and manage profitability with strong leadership and customer service excellence.

The Executive Chef will oversee staffing, training, menu creation, and production, ensuring premium quality while controlling costs. The role requires experience in a comparable luxury hotel setting and strong collaboration with F&B leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a luxury hotel kitchen.
• Expertise in menu concept, design and development.
• Strong cost and wage control, payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Train, supervise, and schedule all line staff.
• Oversee menu execution and menu development.
• Control food and labor costs while maintaining quality.
• Develop recipes, menus, and menu matrices.
• Represent the food and beverage program in media when needed.
• Support Executive Committee and F&B leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Staff management

Communication

Job description

Montage Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team, shape the strategic vision of the program, and manage profitability with strong leadership and customer service excellence.

The Executive Chef will oversee staffing, training, menu creation, and production, ensuring premium quality while controlling costs. The role requires experience in a comparable luxury hotel setting and strong collaboration with F&B leadership.