Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $76,000.00 - $81,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development opportunities
wellness programs
Job Description
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, located in the scenic coastal foothills of Carlsbad, California, is a luxury resort renowned for blending timeless elegance with modern wellness experiences. The resort is celebrated for its award-winning Spa at La Costa, widely recognized as one of the nation's best spa destinations. Complementing the spa are several acclaimed restaurants that offer fresh, coastal-inspired cuisine, alongside championship-level golf and tennis facilities, numerous pools, and a variety of recreational experiences that embody the Southern California lifestyle.
Omni La Costa fosters a workplace culture grounded in respect, gratitude, and empowerment, where associates are considered the cornerstone of delivering an exceptional guest experience. The resort provides comprehensive training, mentorship, and growth opportunities that encourage its team members to thrive within the hospitality industry. If you have a passion for delivering outstanding hospitality and enjoy working in a dynamic and supportive environment, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa offers an exciting career path.
The position of Chef De Cuisine at Bar Traza and Splash is a vital leadership role within the culinary team, responsible for overseeing both banquet and restaurant operations. This position demands a highly skilled culinary professional who can ensure the seamless and efficient running of the kitchen and food production. The Chef De Cuisine manages daily food production, preparation, and presentation, ensuring consistency and quality that meets Omni's high standards.
In this role, you will be responsible for supervising and developing culinary associates through scheduling, ongoing training, coaching, and performance reviews, while fostering a safe and motivating work environment. You will conduct rigorous inspections during service to maintain food quality and safety, monitor and control labor and food costs, and report on key financial metrics to support the profitability of the food service operations.
You will collaborate closely with the Resort Executive Chef on menu creation, costing, and implementation, bring leadership across multiple kitchens, and communicate effectively across different departments, including guest-facing events like pre-consultations, tastings, and site visits. Meeting deadlines, managing staffing schedules within budgetary constraints, and ensuring proper sanitation, kitchen maintenance, and compliance with health codes are essential aspects of this role.
Your influence will be critical in maintaining standards for purchasing and receiving supplies, evaluating product quality, and supporting the team to achieve excellent food quality scores through Medallia feedback. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead in a prestigious resort environment and contribute to memorable dining and banquet experiences for guests. It requires creativity, strong organizational skills, exceptional communication, and the ability to handle a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Join Omni La Costa Resort & Spa and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication to hospitality excellence.
Omni La Costa fosters a workplace culture grounded in respect, gratitude, and empowerment, where associates are considered the cornerstone of delivering an exceptional guest experience. The resort provides comprehensive training, mentorship, and growth opportunities that encourage its team members to thrive within the hospitality industry. If you have a passion for delivering outstanding hospitality and enjoy working in a dynamic and supportive environment, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa offers an exciting career path.
The position of Chef De Cuisine at Bar Traza and Splash is a vital leadership role within the culinary team, responsible for overseeing both banquet and restaurant operations. This position demands a highly skilled culinary professional who can ensure the seamless and efficient running of the kitchen and food production. The Chef De Cuisine manages daily food production, preparation, and presentation, ensuring consistency and quality that meets Omni's high standards.
In this role, you will be responsible for supervising and developing culinary associates through scheduling, ongoing training, coaching, and performance reviews, while fostering a safe and motivating work environment. You will conduct rigorous inspections during service to maintain food quality and safety, monitor and control labor and food costs, and report on key financial metrics to support the profitability of the food service operations.
You will collaborate closely with the Resort Executive Chef on menu creation, costing, and implementation, bring leadership across multiple kitchens, and communicate effectively across different departments, including guest-facing events like pre-consultations, tastings, and site visits. Meeting deadlines, managing staffing schedules within budgetary constraints, and ensuring proper sanitation, kitchen maintenance, and compliance with health codes are essential aspects of this role.
Your influence will be critical in maintaining standards for purchasing and receiving supplies, evaluating product quality, and supporting the team to achieve excellent food quality scores through Medallia feedback. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead in a prestigious resort environment and contribute to memorable dining and banquet experiences for guests. It requires creativity, strong organizational skills, exceptional communication, and the ability to handle a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Join Omni La Costa Resort & Spa and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication to hospitality excellence.
Job Requirements
- Minimum two years culinary management experience
- Experience in upscale five Diamond kitchens preferred
- Serve Safe certified food manager or equivalent
- Basic computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiarity with Kronos, Birch Street and Medallia systems
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Job Qualifications
- At least 2 years of previous culinary management experience
- Prior experience in an upscale, full-service five Diamond kitchen preferred
- Excellent customer service skills with prior administrative experience preferred
- College education and/or culinary degree preferred
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Delphi or similar programs required
- Ability to use Kronos, Birch Street and Medallia systems
- Experience interacting with guests during tastings and special events
- Creativity in menu creation while maintaining budget
- Serve Safe certified food manager or applicable food safety certifications required
- Clear, positive, energetic communication skills both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
Job Duties
- Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for restaurant and banquets to ensure quality and consistency
- Manage associates in scheduling, training, developing, coaching, counseling, and conducting reviews while providing a safe work environment
- Inspect all food service sections during service time to maintain correct standards
- Monitor, analyze and control labor and food costs while preparing reports and schedules to meet budget goals
- Collaborate with Resort Executive Chef on menu creation, costing and implementation
- Lead and assist in multiple kitchen operations across resort outlets and banquets with strong verbal and written communication
- Participate in guest-facing meetings including pre-cons, tastings, and site visits
- Ensure deadlines are met and staff are informed of key dates and events
- Schedule staff according to budget and business forecast and review monthly profit and loss
- Oversee proper sanitation and maintenance of kitchen facilities and equipment
- Comply with EcoSure and health code standards
- Ensure kitchen equipment and walk-in coolers are properly maintained and clean
- Advise on kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and operational standards
- Maintain control of purchasing and receiving standards working with storeroom and food and beverage controller
- Test and evaluate products for quality, yield, market price and wastage
- Provide leadership to improve Medallia food quality scores
- Check and control kitchen staff sign-in and sign-out procedures
- Perform additional assigned duties as needed
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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