Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,640.00 - $72,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) plan with Company Match
Job Description
Terranea Resort is a luxury coastal destination located in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, renowned for its breathtaking ocean views, upscale accommodations, and exceptional culinary experiences. As a premier resort, Terranea offers a blend of natural beauty and sophisticated amenities, including multiple dining outlets that highlight innovative menus and locally sourced ingredients. Committed to providing impeccable service and unforgettable guest experiences, Terranea Resort has established itself as a leading hospitality provider in Southern California. The resort prides itself on maintaining high standards of quality, sustainability, and guest satisfaction, with a dedicated team working collaboratively to uphold these values across all departments.Show More
Job Requirements
- Must have a minimum of 1-year culinary management experience
- Must have 5 years of experience in culinary arts in an upscale restaurant, hotel, resort or club environment
- Must be able to speak, hear, understand, read, and write the English language
- Culinary arts degree desired
- Serve Safe, sanitation and HACCP proficiency
- Strong customer service aptitude
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to implement and uphold service standards
- Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments
- Ability to interact with all associates and guests of the resort
- Ability to work well in stressful, high-pressure situations
- Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and able to constantly lift, carry, pull or push up to 30 pounds of force
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-year culinary management experience
- At least 5 years of culinary arts experience in an upscale restaurant, hotel, resort, or club environment
- Culinary arts degree desired
- Proficiency in Serve Safe, sanitation, and HACCP procedures
- Strong customer service aptitude
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to implement and uphold service standards
- Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments
- Ability to interact effectively with associates and guests
- Effective in stressful and high-pressure situations
- Ability to clearly understand and manage food, labor, and operational costs
Job Duties
- Supervise, coordinate, and participate in activities of cooks and kitchen personnel engaged in food preparation and cooking
- Assist in creating and implementing menus and writing menu descriptions
- Contribute to research and development of new culinary concepts
- Create daily specials aligned with Terranea Resort’s culinary concepts
- Assist in creating menus for various purposes
- Manage ordering of par levels according to mise en place and menu descriptions
- Ensure daily rotation of all mise en place for 100 percent freshness
- Maintain all standards as established for menus
- Coordinate creation of opening and closing procedures
- Develop job descriptions and standard operating procedures to promote quality and efficiency
- Execute mise en place functions including setup, scheduling, ordering, and receiving
- Communicate effectively with peers, management, and both back and front of house employees
- Conduct and participate in meetings including daily communication, service, culinary lineup, chef’s, weekly staff, and monthly department meetings
- Maintain sanitation and HACCP documentation in compliance with California and LA County health codes
- Ensure superior cleanliness throughout food and beverage departments
- Guide and support the team to exceed guest satisfaction goals
- Create weekly staffing schedules according to forecasts
- Manage all aspects of food, labor, and operational costs
- Relieve cooks and chefs as needed during shifts
- Utilize effective listening and communication strategies
- Use the associate’s handbook and CoralTree philosophy to coach employees
- Foster professional working relationships among resort associates
- Motivate associates to maintain a cohesive team environment
- Ensure accurate maintenance of menu and recipe databases
- Perform related duties as required
- Support professional development and team learning
- Act as an ambassador for Terranea Resort within the community
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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