Chef de Cuisine @ Luxury 4-Diamond AAA Rated Resort

About US:

Located in the heart of Del Mar, LAuberge is an award winning, luxury resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean from one of Southern Californias most picturesque coastal Villages. Estate-style guest rooms and suites, a full-service spa, dreamy dining options, tennis courts and an inviting ocean-view pool are just a few reasons why you would be proud to work here!

The JOB:

The Chef de Cuisine is a key part of the leadership team driving excellence at LAuberge Del Mar a luxury seaside hotel offering the perfect balance of beach casual and upscale chic. This role is responsible for ensuring a sensational culinary experience for our guests and team members by creating culinary masterpieces. The CDC assists the Executive Chef with leading a team of culinarians that deliver a fresh and authentic experience showcasing local produce and sustainable seafood. This position includes oversight of all food production for Banquets, Adelaide Restaurant, Living Room, Pool Bar, In Room Dining, Employee Dining Room and Stewarding team.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Manage daily operations of the kitchen

Oversee the team members and direct food preparation

Assign specific tasks and responsibilities to team members and prepare staff roster

Meet with Executive Chef to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels and changes

Review daily specials with team members

Review BEO sheets and make note of any changes

Maintain kitchen equipment, such as ovens, freezers, grills, food processers, etc. to ensure they are in good working order

Monitor the physical inventory of kitchen equipment, supplies and food items

Perform quality control by inspecting plates before guests receive them, ensuring the quality of the dish are up to standards

Order items as necessary and generate purchase orders

Develop new menu items and create recipes

Incorporate new or different cooking methods and adapt dishes

Research recipes to inspire new dishes

Maintain good working relationships with key suppliers

Cultivate relationships with wholesale food suppliers, farmers and other vendors, visiting sites and sampling ingredients

Research current food trends and techniques

Assess the skills of existing team members and determine gaps or opportunities to recruit the right team members

Responsible for training new team members to kitchen standards

Ensure the kitchen adheres to all health and safety regulations

YOU:

To be successful in this position, we're looking for someone who has exceptional skills in inter-departmental collaboration, food cost management, health and safety codes and employee relations. This role requires good communication and organizations skills, the ability to motivate and inspire teams and a desire to take care of others.

Your friendly, energetic and professional personality will be part of ensuring our guests' stay is a memorable experience.

Our CULTURE :

The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes location, distinction and soul. Our properties are not a one-size fits all. And neither are our team members. What makes LAuberge Del Mar so special lies within our Team. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. People who best fit are sharp, trustworthy team players. We let our personalities shine and we enjoy having fun!

The OFFER:

Our Team Members are our most important asset and thats reflected in our benefits. LAuberge Del Mar is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support team members and their families including:

A comprehensive Health Benefits Package to include Medical/Dental/Vision (including a MediExcel Plan)

Supplemental benefits to select from such as Short-term Disability, Life Insurance, Hospitality Indemnity, Pet Insurance

401K Plan with Employer Match

Paid Holiday/Vacation/Sick

Onsite Complimentary Parking

Free Means in EDR

Team Member/Family/Friend hotel and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts

Career growth opportunities and recognition programs

At LAuberge Del Mar, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a DEIA Committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions. We would love for you to share yours with the Team.

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

• 3-5 years experience in a high-volume luxury hotel, resort or banquet operation with a focus on fine dining
• Completion of a technical culinary education or apprenticeship program; Certificate in Culinary Arts preferred
• Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
• Maintain current Food Handlers Card
• Familiar with industry best practices
• Long hours sometimes required.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.