Lead Chef de Cuisine at Luxury Hotel Resort

Montage International; Healdsburg (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DTO (Discretionary Time Off)

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Fertility & Family Forming Assistance

Parental leave pay differential

Pet Insurance

Hotel discounts

Free meals

LinkedIn Learning membership

Job summary

Montage Healdsburg is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead and inspire the kitchen team, overseeing menu development, production, and cost control while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will manage inventory, recruit and train staff, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to create creative, on-trend dishes. This full-time role requires strong leadership and a passion for hospitality at Montage Healdsburg.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of culinary supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Budgetary analysis capabilities are a plus.
• Luxury hotel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and order all items for all menus, creates order sheets and inventory systems to ensure proper stock levels.
• Manage inventory and control breakage/loss of china and equipment.
• Assist in maintaining food and labor costs thru recipe costing and scheduling standards.
• Execute all production and plating in a timely, efficient manner; meet guest expectations.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations including recruiting, hiring, training, and supervision of sous chefs and cooks.
• Implement cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies to maximize profitability.
• Create staffing schedules and ensure appropriate coverage.
• Oversee menu development with Executive Chef and ensure creative, on-trend offerings.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Budget analysis

Flexible schedule

Hospitality experience

Tools

Kitchen software

Job description

Montage Healdsburg is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead and inspire the kitchen team, overseeing menu development, production, and cost control while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

You will manage inventory, recruit and train staff, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to create creative, on-trend dishes. This full-time role requires strong leadership and a passion for hospitality at Montage Healdsburg.