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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $120,000.00 - $140,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
flexible scheduling
Job Description
The Huntley Santa Monica Beach Hotel is a distinguished luxury hotel located in the vibrant coastal city of Santa Monica, California. This upscale establishment is celebrated for its sophisticated design, exceptional service, and breathtaking views of both the ocean and the city skyline. With 204 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, The Huntley combines a serene residential atmosphere with the energetic vibe of a premier hospitality destination. The hotel is widely recognized for its signature rooftop venue, The Penthouse Restaurant, which offers guests a high-end dining experience accompanied by panoramic views, making it a favored spot for both locals and... Show More
Job Requirements
- 5–7 plus years in senior culinary leadership roles
- Proven experience overseeing multi-outlet hotel or resort culinary operations
- Strong fine-dining or luxury hospitality background
- Advanced technical cooking skills
- Expertise in food cost control, labor management, and inventory systems
- Familiarity with health regulations and safety standards
- Knowledge of restaurant management systems and POS platforms
- Culinary degree or formal training preferred
Job Qualifications
- 5–7 plus years in senior culinary leadership roles (Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine)
- Proven experience overseeing multi-outlet hotel or resort culinary operations
- Strong fine-dining or luxury hospitality background
- Advanced technical cooking skills with a refined, educated palate
- Demonstrated expertise in food cost control, labor management, and inventory systems
- Familiarity with industry best practices, health regulations, and safety standards
- Working knowledge of restaurant management systems, POS platforms, and basic computer software
- Culinary degree or formal training preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Lead all menu development, recipe creation, and execution across all meal periods and event programming
- Develop seasonal, market-relevant menus that balance creativity, ingredient integrity, technical excellence, and operational feasibility
- Ensure consistently high-quality food in both presentation and flavor across all outlets
- Establish, document, and enforce clear recipes, prep standards, and plating guidelines
- Stay informed on contemporary culinary trends and translate them into thoughtful, executable menus
- Oversee all back-of-house operations across restaurant, room service, café, and banquet kitchens
- Ensure timely, consistent service that meets quality, safety, and brand standards
- Maintain a calm, controlled presence during service and take decisive ownership of problem-solving
- Ensure full compliance with sanitation, health, and safety regulations
- Build scalable systems that support consistency across multiple kitchens and service models
- Lead all culinary execution for banquets, meetings, weddings, and special events
- Collaborate closely with sales and events teams to design menus that are elevated, executable, and profitable
- Ensure banquet food quality aligns with restaurant standards while meeting volume, timing, and cost requirements
- Recruit, train, schedule, manage, and mentor kitchen leadership and hourly culinary staff
- Develop and empower sous chefs and outlet leaders capable of operating independently to standard
- Build a culture of accountability, professionalism, respect, and teamwork
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development
- Lead by example on the line, in prep, and during service when needed
- Own food cost, labor management, inventory, and waste control across all outlets
- Oversee ordering, vendor relationships, and inventory levels
- Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives
- Maintain accurate recipe costing, inventory systems, and operational documentation
- Hold teams accountable to performance standards related to quality, consistency, cost, and cleanliness
- Partner closely with FOH leadership to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction
- Work collaboratively with hotel leadership, marketing partners, and events teams
- Uphold and enhance The Huntley and The Penthouse brand standards across all culinary touchpoints
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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