Restaurant Executive Chef

Montage International; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DTO (Discretionary Time Off)

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Free meals

Hotel discounts

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Montage International seeks a Restaurant Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across luxury properties in the United States. You will manage menus, cost controls, staffing, and food quality to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, budget awareness, and the ability to work weekends and holidays. Montage offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities within its luxury portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of culinary supervisory/management experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to embrace new technology and operating systems.
• Knowledge of implementing new food concepts and menus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and order all items for all menus; create order sheets and inventory systems to ensure proper stock levels.
• Manage inventory, control, and loss reduction of china and equipment in coordination with Executive Steward.
• Assist in maintaining food and labor costs through recipe costing and scheduling standards.
• Execute all production and plating in a timely, efficient manner to meet guest expectations.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations including recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising sous chefs and cooks.
• Implement cost-control measures and revenue-enhancement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining service quality.
• Create and maintain staffing schedules with appropriate coverage.
• Oversee menu development with Executive Chef, culinary innovation, and presentation aligned with guest preferences.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation policies.
• Deliver on guest expectations and create WOW moments.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

Menu development

Budgeting

Cost control

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

At Montage, It's All Because of YOU!

Your Leadership

• Prepare and order all items for all menus, creates order sheets and inventory systems to always ensure proper stock levels
• Managing, in conjunction with the Executive Steward, the inventory, control and breakage/loss reduction of china and equipment, as it relates to the restaurants in charge
• Assist in maintaining the overall food and labor cost thru recipe costing and scheduling standards
• Execute all production and plating in a timely, efficient manner; meeting and exceeding guest expectations
• Oversees the daily operation of the kitchen including recruiting, hire, train, and supervision of sous chefs and cooks
• Implement cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining service quality
• Create and maintain staffing schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage
• Oversee menu development with Executive Chef, culinary innovation, and food presentation, ensuring offerings are creative, on-trend, and aligned with guest preferences
• Ensure the department abides by all safety and sanitation policies
• Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs

About You

• You are passionate about food and beverage operations
• You are exceptional in leading a team
• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same
• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

• A minimum of three years of previous Culinary supervisory or management experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Embrace Technology – continually learn, adapt, and master to new operating system
• Knowledge of implementing new food concepts and menus
• Budgetary analysis capabilities, a plus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

You will Enjoy

• DTO (Discretionary Time Off)
• Healthcare benefits
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401 [k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option
• Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees
• Fertility & Family Forming Assistance
• Parental leave pay differential
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel discounts
• Free meals
• Fitness & wellness discounts
• LinkedIn Learning membership
• Hearts of Montage/Hearts of Pendry community engagement
• Associate’s events throughout the year

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F)

At Montage, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

The pay scale for Restaurant Executive Chef is $100,000 to $140,000.

The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.