Chef De Cuisine

Spire Hospitality•Goleta, CA

5d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Along Highway 1, our boutique hotel is 15 minutes from beaches, hiking trails, and downtown Santa Barbara. Reach the airport, Amtrak station, and University of California-Santa Barbara in less than 10 minutes. We’re a short drive from Sandpiper Golf Club, Lake Los Carneros, and Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove. SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts across the country. We ensure you have the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career. We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of EARNED WAGE ACCESS get paid before payday, medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accident or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more. The role will provide leadership and empowering the Food & Beverage – Culinary TEAM to strive for excellence and repeat business. The Kitchen Manager will lead, mentor, and collaborate with our team of Chefs to prepare, cook, and present food to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and guest satisfaction

Requirements

Lift, carry, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs. at a time, on a continuous basis
Ability to stand and move about for long periods of time
Manual dexterity to grasp and use all kitchen equipment
High school diploma or its equivalent
Minimum of 2 year cook experience in hotel preferred
Minimum of 2 year cook experience in a similar role, size of operation required
Managers Food Handlers Certification required
Alcohol Beverage Servers Certification required
OSHA certification or equivalent knowledge of OSHA regulations
Basic mathematical skills to prepare financial reporting

Nice To Haves

Completion of Culinary or Apprenticeship Program preferred

Responsibilities

Inspire exceptional customer service through your positive leadership and dedication to guest satisfaction
Assist in leading and managing all culinary activities and operations to uphold the highest quality standards
Contribute creatively to the development of new menu items and promotions
Cultivate strong working relationships across Food & Beverage and other hotel departments
Monitor and maintain standards for product quality, presentation, and production efficiency
Conduct audits of storeroom inventory and storage to ensure product quality, safety, and kitchen cleanliness are upheld