La Playa Hotel
Carmel by the Sea, CA
La Playa Hotel
Camino Real at Eighth Avenue
Carmel by the Sea, CA 93921
Great benefits package. Employee discounts. Great working atmosphere!
"Join Our Culinary Team as Banquet Chef at the Iconic La Playa Hotel – Elevate Extraordinary Events!"
Compensation: $80,000-$100,000 a year based upon experience
About Us:
La Playa Hotel, an iconic coastal retreat nestled in the heart of Carmel-by-the-Sea, is renowned for its historic charm, stunning ocean views, and exceptional service. As part of Marc & Rose Hospitality, we are committed to delivering unforgettable experiences through our world-class events, weddings, and dining offerings.
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Banquet Chef / Sous Chef to join our culinary team. This role is essential to ensuring the highest quality standards for our banquet and event services, while also supporting our Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations.
Position Overview:
The Banquet Chef / Sous Chef will be responsible for leading the culinary execution of all banquets, events, and large gatherings at La Playa Hotel. This role will collaborate with the Executive Chef to manage kitchen staff, ensure the smooth operation of culinary services, and maintain high standards of food quality and presentation. The ideal candidate will have a passion for event-driven culinary experiences, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to deliver creative and consistent results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Banquet Operations: Plan, prepare, and execute menus for all banquets, weddings, and special events, ensuring food quality, presentation, and timing meet the high standards of La Playa Hotel.
- Menu Development: Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create custom menus tailored to specific event needs, focusing on seasonal ingredients and innovative culinary trends.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring teamwork, professionalism, and efficient service during high-volume events. Assist in scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
- Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintain strict adherence to all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations. Ensure the kitchen and all food preparation areas are kept clean and organized.
- Inventory & Ordering: Oversee inventory management for banquet functions, including ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food and supplies. Work with the Executive Chef to manage food cost control and minimize waste.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Events, Banquets, and Catering teams to ensure seamless communication and execution of event timelines. Provide culinary support for other dining outlets when needed.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience in a Sous Chef or Banquet Chef role, preferably in a luxury hotel or fine dining setting.
- Strong knowledge of banquet and event culinary operations, with a passion for creating exceptional dining experiences.
- Proficiency in menu planning, food costing, and inventory management.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire a kitchen team, especially during high-volume events.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail in food preparation and presentation.
- Knowledge of current culinary trends, with a focus on fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- ServSafe or other food safety certification required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work in a historic, oceanfront hotel in the heart of Carmel
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Growth opportunities within Marc & Rose Hospitality
La Playa Hotel
75 Room Hotel
Once a luxurious mansion built in 1905 by an artist as a gift to his wife, a member of the Ghirardelli family, for over 100 years La Playa Hotel has been known as the “Grande Dame of Carmel.” This landmark boutique hotel is tucked minutes away from Carmel's famed white sand beach and features turn-of-the-century charm with premier Pacific views. The hotel's 75-guest rooms reflect a sophisticated beach cottage style and are comfortably appointed. The cornerstone of one of California’s most prestigious neighborhoods, La Playa Hotel places art galleries, shops, fine restaurants, tasting rooms and scenic beauty just outside its doorstep. From the morning's Champagne Breakfast to the sunset wine reception and late-night cookies and milk, guests will relish the hotel's luxury amenities and be treated to an extraordinary Carmel experience.
About the Company
Family-owned and family-built, Marc & Rose is an eclectic collection of iconic resorts and hidden gems — each a tribute to place-based sensuality and playful improvisation. Born of an irreverent spirit and a passion for hard work, our collection makes its home across the American West. It embodies the sounds, smells, and colors of iconic landscapes – and it doesn’t come to life without the human heart.
Our passionate team breathes new life into familiar places, imagines original spaces into being, and practices the art of welcome. We consider hospitality an essential part of being human. But it is also a calling — a creative and professional pursuit that requires curiosity, care, and grit. Because the heartbeat of genuine hospitality is always, first and foremost, you.
La Playa Hotel provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, La Playa Hotel complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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