Chef De Cuisine

Luxury destination resort in Southern California is seeking an experienced, creative culinarian for a Chef De Cuisine opportunity.

SUMMARY The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen and is the 6irst-in-command on a day-to-day basis, managing all other food preparation Associates. This is a key position that drives the motivation and productivity of the culinary team. The Chef de Cuisine reports to the Executive Chef.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Job duties include; although are not limited to: • Preparing and ordering all items for the restaurant and bar menus • Consistently tracking kitchen inventory • Maintaining food quality and ensuring guest satisfaction • Working closely with the Executive Chef on menu development and recipe standardization • Assisting in maintaining the overall food and labor cost • Ensuring all Pendry standards and expectations are met • Recruiting staff and monitoring their performance • Executing all production and plating in a timely, ef6icient manner; meeting and exceeding guest expectations • Remaining aware of culinary trends and always seeking to improve • Scheduling kitchen staff and ensuring schedules are posted in a timely manner • Monitoring equipment maintenance and condition • Ensuring that the kitchen operates alongside state and federal health and safety codes

QUALIFICATIONS • Culinary school graduate or related training required • Minimum three years’ experience as a senior level chef in a comparable hotel environment • Experience implementing new food concepts and menus • Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well in an environment with time constraints • Must have all necessary safety certifications • Excellent knowledge of Public Health regulations