Chef de Cuisine

Aramark • Pacific Grove, CA

10d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Asilomar is located on the Monterey Peninsula in charming Pacific Grove, California. Its restored dune ecosystem and its historic “Arts and Crafts” style architecture (designed by the world-renowned Julia Morgan) come together to make Asilomar a designated National Historic Landmark. The 107 acres of beachfront property provide endless breathtaking views and opportunities for marine wildlife watching, golfing, & meeting and conference spaces, creating a meditative, restorative, and grounding place to work.

The Chef de Cuisine oversees daily kitchen operations and leads the execution of high-quality culinary offerings for restaurant service, catering, and conference-style events. This role ensures consistent food quality, efficient production, cost control, and compliance with food safety standards while supervising and developing kitchen staff.

Requirements

• Requires at least 2-3 years in a related position
• Requires at least 2-3 years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession
• Requires experiential knowledge of management of people and/or problems.
• Requires verbal, reading, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee food production for à la carte dining, banquets, catering, and conference-style meals
• Maintain consistency in quality, presentation, and portion control across all service types
• Supervise, train, schedule, and mentor kitchen staff to meet operational and event demands
• Coordinate with events, catering, and sales teams to ensure accurate execution of BEOs and timelines
• Support menu development and adapt offerings based on event requirements and dietary needs
• Manage food ordering, inventory, waste control, and assist with labor and food cost management
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient kitchen operations
• At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Benefits

• Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.
• For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree