Executive Chef – Pebble Beach Company

Title of the Job: Executive Chef

Location: Pebble Beach, CA

Job Description: Job Description:The Executive Chef will oversee the operation of Spanish Bay kitchens and the development of staff to ensure the presentation of fine cuisine in all outlets, banquets, and special events.Company Background:For over a century, friends and family, celebrities and athletes, world travelers and locals alike, have flocked to Pebble Beach Resorts. This stunning slice of California’s Monterey Peninsula is a wondrous place that we are proud to share. Pebble Beach Company, located in Pebble Beach, California, owns and operates the world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay and Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach. The company also operates five renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course and The Hay.Its other famed properties include scenic 17-Mile Drive, The Spa at Pebble Beach, Pebble Beach Golf Academy & Practice Facility and The Hay. It annually hosts premier events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, Pebble Beach Food & Wine and PURE Insurance Championship Impacting The First Tee.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operation of all kitchens
• Hire, schedule and develop and motivate managers and staff to meet and exceed established food preparation standards
• Control payroll by reviewing and establishing standards for staffing.
• Oversee the Stewarding team and their financial responsibilities (staffing guidelines, operating equipment expenditures, etc.)
• Establish well defined recipes and discuss ways of improving cuisine.
• Display exceptional leadership by providing a positive work environment.
• Provide regular recognition of staff and their performance (Bravos, EOQ, encouraging emails, birthdays, anniversaries)
• Delegate as appropriate to develop executive and sous chefs to accept responsibility and meet defined goals.
• Ensure your chefs personally meet with guests in the restaurants (table touching)
• Conduct kitchen tours, cooking demonstrations and respond to written guest requests in a timely and professional way.
• Work closely with CCS to ensure responses and prompt and everyone is aware of their status
• Oversee the menus, taste and presentation of food in the restaurants, banquets and employee dining room.
• Control food costs with Chef de Cuisines by proper planning and utilization of monthly abstracts to monitor costs.
• Assist in the preparation of budget and break down of monthly profit/loss statements.
• Submit monthly and YTD P&L reviews within five days of posting of P&L
• Work closely with the Purchasing Department to obtain highest quality products at best prices.
• Ensure that all federal, state and local health and safety standards are consistently adhered to.
• Develop new menus seasonally and implement seasonal QUAL’s when appropriate.
• Conduct personnel performance reviews and evaluations of management staff and oversee your Chef’s reviews.
• Meet with Chefs weekly to review Exec notes and upcoming business. Attend Exec and Food & Beverage meetings.
• Attend 8:30am and 5pm operational meetings when available
• Conduct and ensure Chefs hold quarterly meetings with their staff to cover resort information and kitchen issue
• Comply with all Pebble Beach Company safety and health policies and procedures.
• Meet with key clients and assist with tastings and menu planning as needed.
• Assist with Special Events as needed.
• Projects and responsibilities as assigned by General Manager and Hotel Manager.

Required Skills:

• Graduate of accredited culinary program or apprenticeship under highly respected chef at a premier resort or hotel property.
• Certification by the American Culinary Federation required and certification as an executive chef preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Excellent cooking and kitchen management skills.
• Experience in stations as Chef de Partie, Sous Chef and Executive Sous Chef, plus knowledge of Pastry, ice sculpture, Garde Mange and show pieces.
• Broad knowledge of varied cuisines and ability to integrate regional ingredients to menus.
• Thorough knowledge of sanitation.

Desired Skills:

• 15 or more years of prestigious (four diamond level) resort or hotel experience with minimum 5 years full responsibility as Executive Chef.

Why work for Pebble Beach Company:

• Competitive Pay: Salary: $130,000 – $160,000/year plus bonus.
• Enjoy world-class health and wellness benefits. For Full Time employees, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is available. In addition, our Health and Wellness Center provides employees with unlimited access to a physician and medical team to tend to you and your family’s health needs free of cost.
• Prepare for your future. You will be eligible to participate in our 401(K) retirement program. Pebble Beach Company will match $.75 for every $1 you contribute to your 401(k), up to 6% of eligible compensation. In addition, the company will contribute an amount to your 401K each quarter based on your hours worked, along with a discretionary contribution at the end of each fiscal year.
• We encourage YOU to be our guest. You will receive discounts at all Pebble Beach restaurants, retail shops, and our Forbes Five Star Spa. In addition, Hotel discounts are also available during select seasons.
• Play our world-famous golf courses! Enjoy our Employee Golf Privileges including Employee Tee Times, Tournaments, and Company Club.
• Grow your career with Pebble Beach. We provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development, as well as promotions and transfers to advance your career.
• Lunch is on us. Enjoy a complimentary meal during your shift in our Employee Dining Room

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Company Name: Pebble Beach Company

Salary: $130000 – 160000 per year

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