DescriptionThis position is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining food quality and consistency, supporting team development, and ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and labor regulations.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including preparation, execution, and presentation of menu items.
- Lead, coach, train, and develop culinary team members while fostering a positive and professional work environment.
- Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards are maintained at all times.
- Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, specials, and wine pairing collaboration.
- Monitor food costs, labor costs, waste, and inventory controls to achieve financial goals.
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization in accordance with health department standards.
- Collaborate with resort leadership to support events, banquets, wine dinners, and special programming.
- Participate in scheduling, interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions, and performance management.
- Ensure all employees follow safety procedures and proper equipment usage.
- Maintain professionalism and high service standards consistent with the CordeValle guest experience.
Requirements- Minimum 3-5 years of culinary leadership experience in a luxury hotel, resort, fine dining restaurant, or private club environment preferred.
- Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of California food safety and sanitation standards.
- Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong understanding of food cost controls, labor management, and inventory systems.
- Wine knowledge and experience with food and wine pairings preferred.
- Spanish speaking is a plus.
- Must demonstrate CordeValle's core values:
- Committed - Whole-heartedly dedicated to caring for members, guests, and associates.
- Ambassador - Serves others with friendliness and warmth to exceed expectations.
- Authentic - Creates genuine, exclusive, and unforgettable experiences.
- Resourceful - Demonstrates creativity, innovation, and tenacity in all endeavors.
- Excellent - Brings unique skills, knowledge, and experience to the team every day.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, and fast-paced kitchen environments.
