Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $85,000.00 - $90,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Meal allowance
Professional Development
Job Description
Arlo San Diego is a luxury resort dining establishment known for its innovative approach to cuisine and exceptional guest experiences. Situated within a vibrant and fast-paced resort environment, Arlo blends upscale casual dining with a refined culinary perspective, creating a destination where guests can enjoy creatively crafted menus in an engaging atmosphere. The resort places a strong emphasis on quality, creativity, and culinary excellence, making it a prominent name in the hospitality industry of San Diego. The team at Arlo is dedicated to maintaining high standards in food preparation, presentation, and service, delivering an unforgettable dining journey to each visitor.... Show More
Job Requirements
- Education in culinary arts or related field preferred
- minimum 3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience
- prior experience as Chef de Cuisine Senior Sous Chef or comparable leadership role required
- proven experience leading and developing a kitchen team of 10+ employees
- strong culinary fundamentals
- knowledge of food cost control labor management inventory and budgeting
- knowledge of local health codes and food safety standards
- capability to work physically demanding shifts including standing and walking 8-12 hours per shift
- ability to lift carry push or pull items up to 50 lbs
- willingness to frequently bend kneel crouch reach twist and perform repetitive motions
- capability to work in hot humid kitchen environments and cold storage areas
- strong communication skills to operate effectively in a fast-paced noisy kitchen environment
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience preferably in upscale casual fine dining or resort restaurant environments
- prior experience as a Chef de Cuisine Senior Sous Chef or comparable leadership role required
- proven experience leading and developing a kitchen team of 10+ employees
- strong culinary fundamentals with demonstrated creativity in menu development
- solid understanding of food cost control labor management inventory and budgeting
- knowledge of local health department regulations and food safety standards
- excellent communication leadership and organizational skills
- ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-volume operation
Job Duties
- Lead the culinary vision for ARLO San Diego ensuring menus are creative seasonal and aligned with the restaurant's brand and guest expectations
- develop test and implement new menu items specials and features while maintaining consistency and quality
- ensure all dishes are prepared and presented according to established recipes portion standards and plating guidelines
- stay current with culinary trends ingredients and techniques to keep ARLO competitive and relevant
- oversee all day-to-day kitchen operations including prep service and closing procedures
- ensure smooth execution during high-volume services special events and peak business periods
- maintain all kitchen standards related to cleanliness organization and food safety local health codes HACCP
- ensure proper receiving storage labeling rotation FIFO and handling of food products
- lead coach and develop a culinary team of approximately 15 employees including cooks prep staff and stewards as applicable
- hire train schedule and evaluate kitchen team members in collaboration with HR and F&B leadership
- foster a positive professional and accountable kitchen culture focused on teamwork respect and performance
- conduct regular training on recipes techniques safety and efficiency
- manage food and labor costs to meet or exceed budget goals
- oversee ordering inventory control and vendor relationships
- analyze sales trends and menu performance adjust menus and purchasing accordingly
- participate in forecasting budgeting and cost-control initiatives
- complete administrative tasks such as scheduling inventory counts menu costing and reporting
- work closely with the Executive Chef Food & Beverage leadership and other departments to ensure seamless operations
- collaborate with Banquets Catering and Events teams when ARLO supports resort functions
- support resort-wide culinary initiatives promotions and special events as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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