** Executive Chef / Rancho Bernardo Inn**

**Job Category****:** Food and Beverage **Requisition Number****:** EXECU001988 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

In addition to working in the natural beauty of San Diego, we offer competitive, progressive benefits including complimentary meals and employee discount benefits.

Join our team of friendly, engaging, professionals who love the **Hospitality Industry** and want to share it with our guests.

Rancho Bernardo Inn is recognized as one of Cond Nast Travelers Readers Choice Awards, Top Southern California Resorts, US News & World Reports Top San Diego Hotels, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and has received the AAA Four Diamond award for over 40 years.

The **EXECUTIVE CHEFS'**essential purpose is to manage the staff and operations of the Kitchen to ensure the highest possible

quality of food service to hotel outlets and functions. The incumbent will be expected to customarily and regularly use discretion and independent judgment in performing the job duties and will direct the work of two or more employees..

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

* To ensure all Kitchens are consistently adhering to state and local health code standards.

* To understand and respond to all guest needs and requests in a timely and professional

* To supervise the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, and to check the method of preparation, portion, sizes and timeliness of food preparation and to control food usage to minimize waste.

* To hire, train, schedule, support, review, discipline, and terminate employees directly accountable to his/her position, to maintain highest possible levels of employee morale and department

* To develop menus with a wide scope and variety.

* To ensure foods are stored and served at proper temperatures

* To ensure all kitchens are consistently adhering to state and local health code standards.

* To coordinate with the Food & Beverage management to ensure efficient and professional operation of the dining rooms and banquet venues

* To monitor presentation of all food server to hotel guests, and ensure that appearance and quality are consistently maintained,

**JOB KNOWLEDGE & EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:** Bachelors degree with special courses or certification in culinary schooling required. English fluency required. Spanish fluency helpful. Must have minimum five years experience in an establishment of comparable quality, with demonstrable knowledge of culinary operations and quality food preparation. Familiar with OSHA, local Department of Health regulations, and relevant current laws governing handling of hazardous substances. Valid California drivers license required. Proof of personal automobile insurance coverage required. Hotel experience preferred. .A valid San Diego Food Handlers card required upon hire.

**SKILLS AND APTITUDES:** Demonstrated ability to train staff and ensure luxury resort customer service. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detail oriented. Organized and efficient. Safety-minded. High quality standards for production and service. Good team player. Customer service focus. Ability to effectively manage staff to maintain a high level of morale and productivity.

**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** Ability to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays is required. Works indoors throughout shift in well-lighted kitchen areas and office. Regularly works near hot ranges and ovens. Makes occasional short trips to the walk-in freezer and refrigerator. Kitchen may be moist, warm, and odorous from cooking foods. Kitchen floor may be slippery from moisture and grease. Business levels may require fast work pace. Bi- level structures. Extensive facility.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodation related to applying for employment at our company, please contact us at 855-318-8947 and/or email us at accessibility@jcresorts.com

JC Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

**Rancho Bernardo Inn | 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive| San Diego, CA 92128**

**www.ranchobernardoinn.com HR direct line: (858) 675-8442**

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