The Ontario Airport Hotel and Conference Center is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chef De Cuisine. Under new ownership, we are embarking on a dynamic renovation and rebranding journey to a Hyatt Regency, and we are looking for a passionate, hands-on culinary leader to support our kitchen operations during this exciting period of growth. If you bring a strong culinary background, a commitment to high-quality food execution, and proven experience supporting kitchen leadership and team development in a high-volume environment, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
· Support the Executive Chef in the daily leadership of culinary operations and assigned kitchen areas.
· Supervise food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation to ensure consistency, quality, and timely service standards.
· Lead, coach, train, and support culinary colleagues across prep, service, banquets, restaurant outlets, and special events.
· Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage, and quality control standards, including product freshness and portioning.
· Assist with operational controls including ordering, inventory, scheduling, payroll support, and food cost management.
· Collaborate effectively with culinary, stewarding, banquet, restaurant, in-room dining, purchasing, and other hotel departments.
· Support menu execution, development, seasonal offerings, special events, and high-volume operational needs.
· Foster a respectful, inclusive, organized, and guest-centric kitchen culture consistent with brand standards.
Additional Responsibilities: Please be aware that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this position.
Qualifications:
· Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume hotel or luxury hospitality environment required.
· Prior experience as a Sous Chef or higher-level kitchen leadership role required.
· Demonstrated expertise in multi-outlet or large brigade kitchen operations preferred.
· Proven leadership experience managing, training, and developing culinary teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
· Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a track record of building effective cross-departmental relationships.
· Holds or able to obtain required certifications (e.g., San Bernardino Food Handler, ServSafe Manager, TIPS).
Availability: The hotel operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Schedules must accommodate fluctuating business demands
Why Join Us? At the Ontario Airport Hotel & Conference Center, we take pride in creating exceptional guest experiences and fostering a team culture where professionalism, hospitality, and personal connections thrive. As a Night Audit Agent, you'll be at the forefront of our guest journey—offering a warm welcome, assisting with their needs, and setting the tone for a memorable stay. Be part of a reimagined hospitality experience where your service leaves a lasting impression from the very first interaction.
Our team is built on three core values: we're trustworthy, approachable, and just the right amount of visionary. That means you can count on us, feel comfortable being yourself, and get excited about where we’re headed together. It's more than just a job—it’s a place where great people and bold ideas come together.
Manhattan Hospitality Advisors is committed to equal employment opportunity. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
