Chef De Cuisine

Position Overview

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for leading all culinary operations at Melvyn’s Restaurant. This leadership role ensures the highest standards in food preparation, kitchen organization, colleague development, and guest experience. The position fosters a collaborative environment focused on excellence, consistency, and a warm, service-forward culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of kitchen operations, including food production, quality control, and plating standards.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage culinary colleagues while fostering an inclusive and team-oriented environment.
• Collaborate with leadership on menu planning, seasonal updates, and innovative culinary offerings.
• Ensure compliance with local health regulations, food safety protocols, and sanitation standards.
• Oversee ordering, inventory control, and cost management to align with budget goals and minimize waste.
• Complete kitchen administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll coordination, and documentation.
• Support private dining, banquets, and hotel-wide activations with high-quality culinary execution.
• Maintain service standards and culinary consistency to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Act as a culinary ambassador when engaging with guests and the community.
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by management, and the company reserves the right to modify the job description as deemed appropriate to meet business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a culinary leadership role in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of colleagues.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with kitchen management software, POS systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Riverside County Food Handler's certification or ServSafe certification throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent formal culinary training.

About Avalon PS HM, LLC

Avalon PS HM, LLC is a dynamic and diverse team of passionate individuals united by a shared love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is straightforward: excellence is our standard, and anything less simply doesn't meet our expectations. We actively seek out the best talent, both from within the industry and beyond, to join us as we build a new kind of lifestyle hospitality company—one inspired by timeless traditions and focused on innovation. The work we do is challenging and fast-paced, but it’s also incredibly rewarding.

Ingleside Estate

At the historic Ingleside Estate & Melvyn’s Restaurant, an old Hollywood glamour runs deep: Built in the 1920’s for the heirs to the Pierce Arrow Automobile Company, it was later purchased in 1935 by Palm Springs pioneer Ruth Hardy. Through the years, Ingleside served as a Palm Springs escape for A-list names including Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Marilyn Monroe, and Elizabeth Taylor, with a legacy that's still felt in its serene, hedge-lined grounds. A relaxed elegance is palpable throughout the 30 Spanish Revival rooms and suites, and on the lush lawn with pool and hot tub. The iconic dining experience of Melvyn’s restaurant and lounge completes this picturesque setting to play and escape it all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Avalon PS HM, LLC, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We make decisions based on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. We utilize E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Fair Chance Hiring

In compliance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances, Avalon PS HM, LLC will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories on an individualized basis, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunity for all.