Banquet Chef De Partie

Enrich Your Career. Celebrate Creativity.

We welcome enthusiastic individuals to join our team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing a personalized coastal luxury experience to our guests. Our team members are empowered to craft unforgettable moments and create enduring memories with every interaction.

Since 1948, Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach has been an iconic oceanfront landmark in the community. As an integral part of JC Resorts, a family-owned company and distinguished leader in managing and operating premier golf and resort destinations, we provide competitive and progressive benefits including complimentary meals, hotel/golf/spa discounts, employee recognition programs and more! 

To complete an online APPLICATION please click on the following website: https://www.surfandsandresort.com/careers

Contact the Human Resources office direct line 949-376-2764 for more information.

CHEF DE PARTIE is responsible to directly supervise the Kitchen prep staff to ensure optimal departmental efficiency, productivity and quality standards.

The expected base wage range for this position is: $26 per hour. This position may be eligible for additional compensation according to the Company's policies, as they may be amended from time to time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, include but not limited to: 

• To understand and respond to all guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner.
• To assist, as directed, to train, schedule, support, review, and to maintain highest possible levels of employee morale and department productivity.
• To inventory and supply storage areas as needed, to accommodate business needs.
• To assume all duties of the Sous Chef in his/her absence.
• To follow all specifications to properly handle all product used in hotel cooking, including trimming and cutting; marinating; and covering, labeling, and storing pre-prepared foods.
• To assist, as directed, to prepare food for specified department.
• To ensure that proper portions of meats, fish, and poultry, as specified, are served to each restaurant and banquet function.
• To personally ensure the quality and quantity, as ordered, of all meats, fish, and poultry delivered to the hotel.
• To take daily inventory of all items in the meat walk-in and fish storage reach-in, and assist, as directed, to order stock.

QUALIFICATIONS: English fluency required. Spanish fluency helpful. Must be culinary graduate with knowledge of all facets of kitchen operations and production. Must have minimum two years of prior hotel/kitchen experience, including one year of supervisory experience. Familiar with OSHA, SB198, local Department of Health regulations, and relevant current laws governing handling of hazardous substances. A valid food handlers card must be timely obtained upon hire and maintained in good standing, which time and expense may be compensable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stands and walks short distances throughout shift. Pushes, pulls, and lifts to perform routine job tasks. Frequently required to handle and move objects weighing up to 40 lbs. over short to moderate distances. Must be able to work under pressure. Frequent use of stairs, daily. Flexibility and good reflexes required.

SKILLS AND APTITUDES: Demonstrated ability to train staff and ensure luxury resort customer service. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Detail oriented. Organized and efficient. Safety-minded. High quality standards for production and service. Good team player. Customer service focus. Ability to effectively manage staff to maintain a high level of morale and productivity.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law and you wish to discuss potential accommodation related to applying for employment at our company, please contact us at 855-318-8947 and/or email us at accessibility@jcresorts.com

JC Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture.   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Surf & Sand Resort Laguna Beach proudly holds accolades such as being named one of Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards' Top Resorts in Southern California, recognized by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best, and is a distinguished member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, boasting an esteemed AAA Four Diamond rating for over two decades.

Surf & Sand Resort | 1555 South Coast Highway | Laguna Beach, CA 92651
www.surfandsandresort.com                               HR direct line: (949) 376-2764