Chef de Cuisine

  • The Kahala Hotel
  • Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Full Time

Job Information: Chef de Cuisine Job

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Chef de Cuisine

Description

Salary Range: $6,250.00 - $7,083.34/monthly compensation

Basic Job Function: To plan, organize and supervise all aspects of food preparation. Ensures the maintenance of the hotel's standards for food quality, freshness and cleanliness.

Position Requirements

Essential Functions:

  • Directs, manages and supports the operations of the culinary department, communicates daily and attends any pertinent meetings with food & beverage outlets, food & beverage administration or other departments and ensures the operational safety and cleanliness of all kitchen working areas and equipment.
  • Assists and participates in the hiring process and decision making of the culinary applicants. Assists with the preparation and completion of the annual performance appraisals and may review with each colleague in a timely manner in the absence of the Working Chef Tournant.
  • Establishes and maintains a professional, trained and motivated staff through effective implementation of performance and career-development programs and to ensure the highest level of professional competence and efficient continuity within those positions.
  • Assists in the planning and development of new menu items and conducts research for special ethnic food promotions and theme parties, assists with reviews and revisions of existing menus as needed.
  • Monitors business forecast and ensures staffing requirements are met while maintaining payroll control and overall financial success of the department.
  • Forecasts labor costs, analyzes cost and revenue reports to ensure the maximization of profits, orders food and general supplies, analyzes overall operations and the coordinates equipment acquisition and maintenance.
  • Researches, develops and recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
  • Communicates with local produce distributors to ensure proper delivery and to take advantage of unusual or seasonal products.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Reports all suspicious persons or activities and hazardous or unsafe conditions to the Security Department.
  • Provides instruction and/or guidance for guest and employee safety in fire or other emergency situations.
  • Responds to guest questions. Provide guest assistance, direction and information as requested when working in public areas.
  • Participates in any food related promotions and activities.
  • Approves requisitions for Kitchen supplies and food items.
  • Makes budgetary and long term development proposals.
  • Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

Education/Training Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or General Education Diploma required.
  • Culinary apprenticeship and/or hotel management degree required.

Experience/Skill Requirements:

  • Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Three (3) years of Kitchen management experience required
  • Three (3) years of high end luxary culinary experience required

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Various Shifts Position Chef de Cuisine Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Req Number HOK-25-00001 EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

Job ID: 490045903
Originally Posted on: 8/20/2025

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