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Pacific Hospitality Group

Executive Chef

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Pacific Hospitality Group

Huntington Beach, US · Full-time · $125,000 – $135,000

About this role

The Executive Chef provides overall leadership and direction of all culinary operations at Paséa Hotel & Spa, with primary focus on banquet and event execution. Ensures successful planning, preparation, production, and delivery of all food offerings while maintaining highest standards of quality, consistency, and financial performance. Drives operational excellence across banquet and restaurant operations.

Leads all banquet culinary operations, overseeing planning, preparation, and production aligned with BEOs and event requirements. Ensures timely service, proper presentation, and consistency across all plates. Acts as a visible leader during events, actively supporting execution and addressing issues in real time.

Directs daily kitchen operations to exceed guest expectations and implements corrective actions when standards are not met. Develops menus in collaboration with Food & Beverage leadership. Collaborates with banquet leadership for seamless coordination and guest satisfaction.

Leads, trains, and develops culinary teams, including Sous Chefs and banquet staff, while overseeing hiring, scheduling, and performance management. Part of a proactive team at a modern coastal hotel valuing memorable guest experiences. Joins Pacific Hospitality Group, committed to long-term growth and enriching lives.

Achieves budgeted revenue goals through cost control on food and labor. Participates in weekly and monthly planning meetings to align operations with business needs. Ready to take career to the next level with a family-focused company guided by Integrity, Customer Focus, and Respect.

Requirements

  • Proven leadership in high-volume banquet and event culinary operations
  • Expertise in planning, production, and execution aligned with BEOs
  • Strong skills in kitchen operations management and corrective actions
  • Experience developing menus with F&B leadership
  • Track record in leading, training, and developing culinary teams including Sous Chefs
  • Proficiency in hiring, scheduling, performance management, and staffing for business demands
  • Demonstrated ability in financial management, cost control, and revenue achievement
  • Knowledge of food safety, quality consistency, and guest satisfaction standards

Responsibilities

  • Lead all banquet culinary operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution for all events
  • Oversee planning, preparation, and production aligned with BEOs and event requirements
  • Ensure timely service, proper presentation, and consistency across all plates
  • Act as a visible leader during events, actively supporting execution and addressing issues in real time
  • Direct and oversee all culinary operations including planning, preparation, production, and presentation
  • Monitor daily kitchen operations to ensure standards exceed guest expectations
  • Develop menus and culinary offerings in collaboration with Food & Beverage leadership
  • Achieve budgeted revenue goals while controlling food and labor costs

Benefits

  • Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000
  • Long-term career growth with family-focused company
  • Part of team providing memorable guest experiences
  • Guided by principles of Integrity, Customer Focus, Humility, and Respect