Head Chef – Fine-Dining Kitchen Leadership

Proper Hospitality; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Proper Hospitality in Palm Springs, CA seeks an experienced Executive Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring top culinary standards and smooth service. You will supervise line cooks, prep cooks, and sous chefs, enforcing recipes and safety protocols.

Collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menus, pricing strategies, and cost control while mentoring staff and maintaining exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Restaurant/kitchen leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, safety, and sanitation.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume service.
• Experience in menu development and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure high culinary standards.
• Direct kitchen staff and enforce recipes, procedures, and safety.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on seasonal menus and pricing.
• Maintain equipment, inventory, and food cost controls.
• Lead staff development, training, and performance reviews.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
• Uphold food safety and allergen controls across prep and service.
• Coordinate with hotel departments and event teams for large bookings.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Staff Training

Food Safety

Cost Control

Quality Assurance

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen management software

POS systems

Job description

Proper Hospitality in Palm Springs, CA seeks an experienced Executive Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring top culinary standards and smooth service. You will supervise line cooks, prep cooks, and sous chefs, enforcing recipes and safety protocols.

Collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menus, pricing strategies, and cost control while mentoring staff and maintaining exceptional guest experiences.