Island-Inspired Luxury Resort Executive Chef

Local30sandiego; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits Package - Medical/Dent

Meal provided every shift

Matching 401k after 1 year

Cell Phone Allowance

Dry Cleaning

30% Bonus Potential

Travel discounts at Noble House Hotels

Job summary

Kona Kai San Diego Resort is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the F&B kitchen on Shelter Island. You will manage daily operations with your Sous Chef and Banquet Chef, overseeing 13 line cooks, 7 stewards, and a purchaser, while partnering with Corporate F&B for menu development and crafting seasonal specials.

You will drive culinary excellence, develop staff, control costs, and maintain exceptional guest experiences in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchens in luxury hotel or resort environments.
• Strong organizational and computer skills for kitchen operations.
• Experience managing a team of 13 cooks, 7 stewards, and a purchaser.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare menus balancing creativity and guest requests.
• Supervise cooking and ensure food quality and presentation.
• Coordinate work of kitchen staff to meet budgeted labor costs.
• Maintain high sanitation, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Establish controls to minimize food and supply waste.
• Prepare budget data and monitor costs to support financial goals.

Skills

Culinary leadership

People management

Menu development

Budgeting & cost control

Training & development

Job description

Kona Kai San Diego Resort is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the F&B kitchen on Shelter Island. You will manage daily operations with your Sous Chef and Banquet Chef, overseeing 13 line cooks, 7 stewards, and a purchaser, while partnering with Corporate F&B for menu development and crafting seasonal specials.

You will drive culinary excellence, develop staff, control costs, and maintain exceptional guest experiences in a luxury hotel setting.