Chef de Cuisine

Mission Pacific Beach Resort - Valle Restaurant

The goal of the Chef de Cuisine at Valle restaurant is to manage all aspects of the culinary team as a right-hand person to the Executive Chef, Roberto Alcocer. The Chef de Cuisine will take council from the Executive Chef to create, implement menu and manage culinary staff. Valle is a one-star Michelin restaurant, for two consecutive years, and we are looking for a Chef de Cuisine that can help take Valle to the next level for a second star.

Previous Michelin star restaurant experience required.

• Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary staff
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Develop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
• May manage other key culinary leadership roles including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
• Assist with payroll duties
• Participate in marketing events directly related to their specific restaurant
• Understand the quality requirements and expectations of the restaurant
• Prioritize daily work schedules with fellow Chefs and Stages
• Assure all necessary items are in the restaurant at the start of the shift through personal inspection, communicate any needs in a timely manner and ensure ingredients meet Valle’s quality standards
• Ensure all areas are finished and organized in a timely manner to the standard of the restaurant
• Responsible for efficient, consistent, accurate and organized production of requests by the Sous Chefs, Chef de Cuisine, and Executive Chef; assist in training and mentoring of team members; maintain an accurate recipe book and journal for techniques
• Collaborate when appropriate in menu changes and development
• Ensure all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to Valle’s recipes, portioning, preparation, serving and health standards
• Organize and prioritize daily responsibilities to ensure timely completion
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment and keep areas clean and organized
• Work with the team to ensure standards are met or exceeded regarding appearance of facilities, sanitation, and cleanliness through training and creating a positive working environment
• Communicate effectively with all team members to assure standards are achieved
• Take appropriate action to rectify any issues
• Ensure equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition
• Attend all scheduled employee meetings and contribute to ideation sessions
• Provide mentorship to new and less experienced staff
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business dictates
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Pay:
Ranging from $70,600 – $88,100

401(k) with company discretionary match

Employee Assistance Program - free counseling sessions annually for you and your household members

Employee Dining Discounts

Complimentary Employee Meal

Educational Reimbursement Opportunities

Free Parking

12 Complimentary Room Nights Any Hyatt

Hyatt Family/Friend Room Discounts

Referral Bonuses

In an ideal world, you have:

• Michelin star restaurant experience
• Preferred experience in Mexican Cuisine
• Minimum 3 years of fine dining restaurant and culinary experience in a leadership role
• Commitment to quality, excellence, and genuine hospitality
• Passion for creating unique guest experiences, food, and beverage
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under time constraints
• Ability to listen, communicate, and make connections
• Commitment to quality technique and continued refinement of skills
• Commitment to constant growth and professional development
• The ability to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Basic math and…