CCL Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef in Escondido, CA. With people as our core and a deep commitment to exceptional hospitality, we have a philosophy rooted in caring for the individuals who care for our guests. Our most significant competitive advantage is our team members, and we constantly strive to strengthen our service culture.

As an inspirational and organized leader, you will ensure the overall success of daily kitchen operations including recruiting, training, and food preparation. You will showcase culinary talents through the delivery of show quality food while developing and empowering the onsite staff. Your role will focus on improving resident, employee, and client satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. You will deliver on company objectives by ensuring monthly budget, food, and labor costs are met, and by safely handling food in accordance with safety & sanitation protocols.

Leading Culinary Operation: You will lead daily culinary production in meal preparation and production, maintain food quality and presentation, ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards, and monitor team member productivity and performance. You will determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays, provide direction on menu development, seek out sources for fresh food, and maintain product consistency through inspections.

Business & Financial Acumen: Participation in the development and implementation of business strategies aligned with the client’s mission and vision is essential. You will manage department controllable expenses and develop guidelines for purchasing and receiving areas. Continual analysis of financial and operational information will be necessary to adjust business plans, labor requirements, and operating costs.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service: You will create 100% resident satisfaction by ensuring team members have the training and resources needed for engagement. You will communicate with residents and community staff, improve service based on feedback, and empower employees to provide excellent customer service.

Team Building and Management: Regular team member meetings will be held to establish goals, solicit feedback, and develop strategies that support team member engagement. You will provide necessary training and tools to perform job responsibilities and communicate performance expectations.

Preferred Qualifications: A.S. or equivalent experience is required. A minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience is expected, along with extensive catering experience and hands-on chef experience. Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, sanitation, and food cost controls is essential. Experience with Microsoft Office and ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance and AD&D.
• Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state).
• Associate Shopping Program.
• Health and Wellness Programs.
• Discount Marketplace.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences.
• Hands-on chef experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends.
• Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office.
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable.