Executive Chef de Cuisine at La Bahia Hotel & Spa

Company: Ensemble Hospitality
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

215 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA --- La Bahia Hotel & Spa, 215 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America Req #502La Bahia Hotel and Spa is seeking an Executive Chef de Cuisine that will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily kitchen operations for High Tide, Low Tide, Private Dining, Plunge and Pearl. This role ensures that all food products meet the highest quality, presentation, and sanitation standards while fostering creativity, training, and development among the kitchen team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Executive Chef de Cuisine plays a critical role in delivering exceptional dining experiences across multiple F&B outlets to include

• High Tide will take center stage as La Bahia's signature destination restaurant, a Pacific Rim-inspired concept. Using its location perched on the Pacific Ocean as its primary inspiration, High Tide will unveil a singular culinary experience marrying artistry and craftsmanship with local ingredients to tell the story of cultural cuisine across the Pacific
• Low Tide Bar & Grill welcomes guests with a vibrant and convivial atmosphere, offering craft cocktails, live music and contemporary flavors
• Pearl, the elegant London-inspired champagne bar, will provide an elevated imbibing experience with personalized libations, creative mixologists and a robust catalog of wines, champagnes and spirits
• Gracing the edge of the oceanfront pool sanctuary, guests will find Plunge, an urban oasis serving up classic cocktails and poolside bites
• Private Dining
• The Club at La Bahia Hotel & Spa serving our private Members in the Club House as well as on the Main Beach in front of the hotel.This position has a start date of 6/1/2025.RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:
  • Lead and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring consistent preparation, portion control, and presentation of all dishes.
  • Develop, train, and mentor kitchen staff, emphasizing culinary techniques, consistency, and professional standards.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership to design and execute menus that reflect La Bahia's Pacific Rim-inspired concept.
  • Ensure kitchen operations comply with local, state, and federal health and safety standards.
  • Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and cost control measures.
  • Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment and ensure all sanitation procedures are followed.
  • Oversee food preparation, ensuring the use of high-quality ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
  • Work closely with service staff to ensure seamless guest experiences.
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the kitchen.
  • Stay current with culinary trends and incorporate them into the kitchen's offerings.
  • Perform administrative duties, including scheduling, payroll management, and performance evaluations.QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Graduate of a culinary school preferred.
    • Minimum of 5 years of Chef de Cuisine in a luxury hotel and/or resort or fine dining environment
    • Proven experience in managing kitchen staff and operations.
    • Knowledge of local and national culinary trends.
    • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
    • Bilingual skills a plus.
    • Must possess a valid Food Handler Certificate.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
      • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
      • Prolonged periods of standing and walking.About Us:Set against the stunning backdrop of Santa Cruz's pristine coastline, La Bahia Resort & Spa is poised to become a premier destination for luxury hospitality and events. Our mission is to provide guests with unparalleled service, exquisite accommodations, and unforgettable experiences.DISCLOSURE TO JOB APPLICANTS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA)As part of your job application and the Company's evaluation of your candidacy, the Company collects, receives, maintains, and uses the following types of Personal Information about you for the business purposes identified for each category:CATEGORYEXAMPLESBUSINESS PURPOSEPersonal IdentifiersName, alias, postal or mailing address, email address, telephone number, social security number, driver's license or state identification card number, passport number1. To comply with state and federal law and regulations requiring; employers to maintain certain records;2. To evaluate your job application and candidacy for employment;3. To obtain and verify background check and references; and4. To communicate with you regarding your candidacy for employment.Job application, resume, background check results, job interview notes, and candidate evaluation recordsSame as aboveEmployment HistoryInformation regarding prior job experience, positions held, names of prior supervisors, reference information, skills and when permitted by applicable law your salary history or expectationsSame as aboveEducation InformationInformation from resumes regarding educational history; transcripts or records of degrees, vocational certifications, licenses obtainedSame as aboveIf you become employed by the Company, the Company will notify you of additional categories of Personal Information that it collects, receives, and maintains for business purposes.
        • La Bahia Hotel & Spa, 215 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, California, United States of America
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