Chef Tournant

Job Details

Level
Management

Job Location
Balboa Bay Resort - Newport Beach, CA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Salary Range
$95,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift
Any

Job Category
Hospitality - Hotel

Description

Job Summary: Chef Tournant

Balboa Bay Resort & Club is seeking a versatile, creative chefto support both A&O Restaurantand our exclusive Members-Only Club. This role is perfect for a chef passionate about California coastal cuisineand creating a welcoming, home-away-from-homeexperience for our members and guests.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leading by example and oversee daily kitchen operations in collaboration with the Outlet Chef and provide support in their absence
• Collaborating with outlet chefs on seasonal, locally inspired menusand event execution.
• Learning food production for all outlets, inspecting the products to make sure they are high quality and consistent.
• Train, mentor, and inspire culinary teams.
• Scheduling culinary staff and assigning duties for efficient operation.
• Ensure top-quality food, presentation, and consistency. Comply with all the Forbes Standards across both Restaurants. Support private events or member experiences hosted in either restaurant.
• Read, write and communicate todecipher tickets, purchase order requisitions, restaurant event orders and preparation lists
• Maintain food and labor costs as per the budget by lowering meal premiums and overtimes.
• Instilling strong safety and sanitation habits in team members.
• Exhibiting a hands-on approach to ensuring quality, presentation, and consistency in meeting company standards.
• Effectively assigns tasks to ensure the efficient use of allocated labor and achievement of maximum results.
• Co-ordinating and following up with the Engineering department on kitchen maintenance.
• Maintaining ongoing knowledge of industry trends.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with other departments.
• Recommending measures to improve production/service methods, equipment performance, scheduling, quality control, and suggesting changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and safety of the food service operations.
• Attend all meetings and training sessions as required and communicate with the team.
• Getting direct feedback from guests and members, channeling those feedback to make the product and service better.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Culinary degree or equivalent degree in hotel management.
• Strong across all stations; passion for coastal, seasonal cuisine.
• Team-focused, positive leader who builds a great kitchen culture. Spanish speaking a plus.
• High volume and upscale restaurant experience.
• Banquet/Events experience is a plus.
• Minimum 3 yrs. experience in managerial role within an upscale food and beverage operation as an outlet chef.
• Ability to be present at work for assigned schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours when required.

An ideal candidate will have:

• A leader which demonstrates listening skills, team player and a great mentor.
• Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
• Prior experience in a high volume and upscale restaurant.
• Experience simultaneously managing multiple outlets.
• Understanding food and labor cost controls.
• Experience developing production sheets and schedules, job duties, and timelines.
• Proven leadership skills for achieving goals, while maintaining a high expectation of quality and presentation of standards.
• Proven ability to build and sustain team spirit and high morale.
• Computer Skills: knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible and reliable.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for career growth, cross-training, and mentorship within a Forbes-rated luxury resort and private club.
• Exposure to dynamic culinary settings, including fine dining, casual coastal cuisine, and exclusive members-only experiences.
• A collaborative, inclusive work environment where creativity and innovation are celebrated.
• Be part of a passionate team focused on delivering exceptional service and memorable dining moments to a diverse audience.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit, use hands to manipulate equipment, and to talk and hear. The team member is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard, calculator and other office/restaurant equipment.

Balboa Bay Resort is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer M/F/V/D