At Alila Hotels, a Hyatt Hotels brand, our guests select our luxury resorts because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing elegant service and meaningful, surprisingly different experiences.

Alila Napa Valley is searching for an Executive Chef who supports a culinary culture embracing elegant presentation and superlative service at our resort, including Violetto restaurant, Salvia Terrace & Bar, Event Catering, and in Room Dining. Violetto pays homage to the history of the Napa Valley region and the Italian-French influence on our viniculture and cuisine. As a member of the Resort's Executive Committee, the Executive Chef is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate Leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

Hyatt colleague's work in an environment that demands exceptional performance and reap rewarding benefits. Hyatt supports internal career opportunities, job enrichment and a caring work environment. If you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you!

The salary range for this position is $97,800.00 and $151,400.00. Alila Napa Valley reasonably expects to pay $100,000.00 - $130,000.000 annually for this position. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors including experience and education.

Job responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Develop and implement the culinary vision for the organization, including menu development, recipe creation, and food presentation
Train and manage a team of cooks and kitchen staff, ensuring compliance with all Hyatt and State safety and sanitation regulations
Oversee food preparation and cooking activities to ensure quality and consistency of dishes
Development and implementation of best practices systems for cost control and food quality standards.
Stay up-to-date on trends in the culinary industry and incorporate them into menu planning
Coordinate food production schedules to meet demands, considering factors such as events, holidays, and special occasions
Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed, keeping within budget constraints, to include monthly inventories
Provide direction to purchasing & receiving department
Work with suppliers to negotiate contracts and secure the best possible prices for ingredients and other necessary supplies.
Develop cost-effective methods for reducing waste and maximizing efficiency
Evaluate new products and equipment to determine if they will improve operations
Conduct regular research and develop relationships with local farmers and purveyors of sustainable and organic foods
Implement New Hire Training and Onboarding for all BOH colleagues
Monitor food costs and inventory levels to ensure that the restaurant or hotel is meeting profit goals
Ensure that food preparation meets health codes and standards by conducting regular inspections of the kitchen facilities, storage areas, and equipment used in the preparation process
Develop menus for special events held at the restaurant or hotel such as weddings or corporate dinners
Create new dishes or adapting existing dishes based on seasonal ingredients or customer requests
Maintain current recipe cards, food descriptions and costing for all menus.
Oversee employee cafeteria, with high standards.
Validate and approve weekly schedules per Hyatt standards

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