Restaurant Chef - Regent Santa Monica Beach

About Us:

Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, presents a new era of indulgence offering 167 opulent guest rooms and suites. Introduced at a generous 720 square feet, rooms feature spa-like and luxurious bathrooms complete with a soaking tub, walk-in rain shower, double vanity and Perricone MD products, alongside thoughtful mementos through distinct Regent hallmarks. 

Poised along a coveted coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the resort celebrates the allure of unexpected harmony through contrasts, delivering inspired stays with a seamless blend of timeless elegance and modern luxury. Regent Santa Monica Beach is home to four dining destinations, each offering unique epicurean discoveries. Orla and Orla Bar by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina brings the peerless charm and boundless flavor of the Mediterranean to Southern California, while the poolside Azure Bar presents elevated poolside dining and creative cocktails. Sweet July Café debuts in collaboration with Ayesha Curry with exclusive menu items and a curated selection of beloved coffee and tea beverages. The beachfront oasis also boasts a 10,000 square feet Guerlain Wellness spa, outdoor pool (Azure Pool), The Regent Boutique, and state-of-the-art Fitness Center. The opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach marks a historic return of the brand to Los Angeles and represents the Americas flagship. For more information visit RegentSantaMonicaBeach.com. 

Job Summary:

The Restaurant Chef will be a detail oriented culinary leader who will operate the kitchen on a daily basis with professionalism, respect, efficiency, knowledge and awareness. You will understand the philosophy of the Chef and adhere to all restaurant policies. You will mentor and lead colleagues and uphold restaurant standards and cleanliness. Our ideal candidate will supervise and coordinate the planning, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, colleague retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation. You will work with our Chefs to develop an atmosphere that embraces diversity, education, and discipline and lead execution of service and staff development using a variety of management tools, including line checks, mentorship, and performance management. 

 A little bit about your day:

Reporting to the Restaurant Executive Chef every day is different, but you’ll mostly:

• Promote the Restaurant Group and Regent’s service philosophy and style through our people attributes. 
• Collaborate on menu conceptualization, design, and updates, emphasizing seasonal ingredients and culinary trends.
• Generate innovative ideas for dishes and presentation techniques to engage guests.
• Assist the Executive Chef in supervising kitchen staff, including training and performance management.
• Lead by example, showcasing culinary skills and professionalism to motivate the team.
• Develop staff in food education and maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen operations.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards, overseeing menu execution and portion control.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and ordering to maximize profitability.
• Facilitate communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams for seamless service.
• Accommodate special dietary needs and collaborate on event planning.
• Stay informed about industry trends and culinary techniques to enhance menu offerings.
• Maintain kitchen fundamentals and uphold food safety regulations.
• Assist Restaurant Executive Chef with team’s schedules and payroll process to ensure accurate timekeeping, as needed.
• Maintain kitchen fundamentals and uphold food safety regulations.
• Perform Manager-on-Duty functions, including, but not limited to administrative processes.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of proven Sous Chef/Lead Cook experience in high-end or fine dining establishments, preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent training from a reputable institution.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and inspire culinary teams.
• Exceptional creativity in crafting visually appealing and flavorful dishes.
• Extensive knowledge of cooking techniques, cuisines, and culinary trends.
• Familiarity with food cost control, inventory management, and menu planning.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand, reach, bend, and lift up to 30 pounds for extended periods.
• Stamina to work a minimum of 50 hours per week.

What you can expect from us: 

The annual pay range for this role is $75,000.00 to $80,000.00. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed at Regent Santa Monica Beach. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. A colleague’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual colleagues share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing, and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve.

In return, we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled.