Job Type
Full-time
Description
The JOB: Executive Chef, BaleenLaPlaya's signature beach front fine dining restaurant,
Baleen, is seeking an experienced and innovative
Executive Chef to lead all aspects of the culinary operation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented culinary leader to showcase creativity, elevate the guest dining experience, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team. The ideal candidate is passionate about exceptional cuisine, operational excellence, and developing culinary talent while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.
What you will do:- Provide strategic leadership for all culinary operations at Baleen.
- Develop innovative menus that enhance the restaurant's reputation and guest experience.
- Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
- Lead, coach, and mentor kitchen team members to achieve excellence.
- Manage food and labor costs while maintaining profitability goals.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
- Collaborate with Culinary and Food and Beverage Leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences and special events.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of proven leadership experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment
- Strong culinary creativity and menu development expertise.
- Excellent team leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
- Experience managing budgets, food costs, labor costs, and inventory.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Passion for innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Completion of a technical culinary education or apprenticeship program; Certificate in Culinary Arts preferred
- Food service permit or valid health/food serve safe certification
- Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
- Familiar with industry best practices
Our CULTURE:The passion of our people is our greatest asset. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. As we provide our guests and members with exceptional service and most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values of Caring, Integrity and Respect.
Unique Hotels attract Unique People. If you are passionate about being your best self, doing the right thing, bringing your natural smile and having fun, then we hope you become a member of our LaPlaya Family.
The OFFER:
In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package including medical/dental/vision/LTD/STD and life insurance benefits, PTO, 401k, complimentary meals, Resort discounts, flexible scheduling, company provided training and certifications, tuition reimbursement and much more.
Come and be a part of the excitement and spend every day in sunny paradise!
Salary Description
Starting at $95K
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