Executive Chef - Langham Huntington Pasadena

Langham Hospitality Group is a distinguished global hospitality company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings. The group manages a family of luxury brands that include The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop, and Ying'nFlo. With over 40 properties across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia, and the Middle East, Langham Hospitality Group is dedicated to providing refined, memorable experiences to its guests. Their approach emphasizes open and genuine interactions with guests and colleagues, fostering a respectful workplace culture and career development opportunities across four continents. The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, is an iconic hotel situated in an upscale residential neighborhood in Pasadena, California. This historic property is surrounded by cultural landmarks such as Albert Einstein's former residence and celebrated filming locations from popular movies and series. The downtown area is a vibrant hub of shopping, entertainment, fine dining, and museums, with easy access to prominent local attractions like the Rose Bowl Stadium, The Huntington Library, Descanso Gardens, and Kidspace Children’s Museum. This diverse environment makes the Langham Huntington, Pasadena an exceptional destination for both leisure and business travelers, ensuring a high standard of guest services and amenities.

The role of Executive Chef at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, is a full-time position that reports directly to the Director of Food & Beverage and offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 to $140,000 per year. This leadership role is integral to maintaining the hotel’s culinary excellence and ensuring that all food and beverage outlets consistently meet and exceed local culinary standards. An Executive Chef at Langham is entrusted with a wide variety of responsibilities that blend creative culinary talents with strong operational management skills. These include menu planning, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, scheduling, and the ongoing coaching and mentoring of kitchen staff. The role demands a deep commitment to food quality, safety, and compliance with health regulations, as well as managing costs effectively to maintain profitability. Beyond kitchen operations, the Executive Chef is expected to engage in strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the hotel’s financial performance and increasing the brand's visibility both within the hotel and the local market. The role also involves close coordination with other departments such as sales and catering to align culinary offerings with the overall guest experience and business objectives. Candidates suited for this position will have a strong background in luxury hospitality culinary management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure to deliver outstanding guest experiences consistently.