IMPACT Culinary MIT Program

Montage International•Laguna Beach, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The IMPACT Culinary Management in Training Program at Montage International offers participants hands-on leadership development, mentorship, and exposure to luxury hospitality operations. Participants will gain experience through rotations in various culinary outlets and roles, learning culinary execution, supervision, and administration. The program aims to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality food products and guest experiences, while supporting financial objectives through inventory management, cost control, and waste reduction. Participants will also contribute to workforce planning and daily kitchen operations, including scheduling and labor productivity initiatives. The program emphasizes being hands-on, attending meetings, improving processes, developing relationships, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Requirements

  • Graduated from a two- or four-year college or university with a degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or Food Service Management
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment
  • Intermediate computer skills

Nice To Haves

  • Food and beverage experience within hotel/resort environment preferred
  • Luxury hotel experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Rotation through various culinary outlets and roles learning hands-on culinary execution with supervisory and administrative training
  • Support all aspects of culinary operations across multiple dining venues, including banquet, restaurant, and in-room dining environments
  • Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality food products, presentation standards, and guest experiences aligned with brand expectations.
  • Assist with inventory management, procurement, cost control initiatives, and waste reduction efforts to support financial objectives.
  • Contribute to workforce planning and daily kitchen operations, including scheduling, shift coordination, and labor productivity initiatives.
  • Attend meetings, improve processes, and develop relationships
  • Deliver on guests’ expectations and create WOW moments
  • Maintain high standards of service and attention to detail
  • Perform additional duties as assigned based on business demands

Benefits

  • Community outreach events
  • Hotel discounts
  • Associate celebrations and events
  • Healthcare benefits
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Free associate meals
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