Executive Chef, Bourbon Steak - Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort and Club

Job description

Join us in Orange County, California and live in one of the nation's top vacation destinations with year-round sunshine, picturesque beaches, premiere attractions and a lively dining and arts scene. The award-winning Forbes 4-Star and AAA 5-Diamond Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is looking for an Executive Chef to join the Bourbon Steak Team! Located in the beautiful coastal town of Dana Point adjacent to Laguna Beach, this town played an iconic role in the emergence of California's surf culture and today is celebrated for its laid-back vibe and fun, active lifestyle.

The resort is perched on 175 acres atop a 150-foot seaside bluff with over 400 rooms, 115,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, and 8 food and Beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, a beach club, lounge, marketplace, and in-room dining. At Waldorf Astoria, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests, meaningful opportunities for our Team Members, and a positive impact in our community. Want to learn more?

Hotel Website , Facebook , Instagram Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Restaurant Executive Chef , you’re not just leading culinary production of a designated kitchen – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day

• Lead daily kitchen operations: Oversee meal preparation, food quality, and presentation while maintaining a well-run kitchen
• Drive culinary excellence: Select high-quality ingredients, uphold presentation standards, and ensure consistency in execution of dishes Enhance menu offerings: Create and implement new dishes and seasonal menus to elevate the dining experience
• Contribute to financial success: Control costs, monitor budgets, and optimize profitability through efficient production planning
• Ensure operational efficiency: Manage kitchen systems, reporting, and departmental coordination to streamline daily operations Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.