Top 29 Lead cook Jobs in Salinas Ca

Executive Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Monterey, CA
- $47.60 - $61.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Shift Leader
Panda Restaurant Group —Salinas, CA
- $24 - $27 an hour
- Email
- Restaurant management
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Monterey, CA
- $29.19 - $33.65 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Line Cook
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants —Pacific Grove, CA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Restaurant
- 2 years
- Food Handler Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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COOK (PART TIME)
FISD —Watsonville, CA
- $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Team Leader
J003422 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Salinas, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Lead Pastry (Full Time)
Pebble Beach —Pebble Beach, CA
- $28.50 - $32.50 an hour
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Team Leader
J004393 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Salinas, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Team Leader
J003459 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Salinas, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Team Leader
J000450 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Salinas, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Junior Sous Chef
Folktale Group LLC —Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Flexible schedule
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Team Leader
J004339 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Salinas, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Team Leader
J000454 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Seaside, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Team Leader
J003485 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Marina, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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FOOD & BEVERAGE COOK 2026
Kampgrounds Of America —Watsonville, CA
- $16.90 - $18.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Customer service
- English
- Cash register
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Team Leader
J009014 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Monterey, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Team Leader
J003448 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Hollister, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Quick Apply
Team Leader
J000574 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Watsonville, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Team Leader
J003478 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Del Rey Oaks, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Quick Apply
Team Leader
J003487 JIB Central Coast Restaurants Inc —Freedom, CA
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
Quick Apply

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Executive Sous Chef

Marriott International, Inc -
Monterey, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$47.60 - $61.54 an hour

Qualifications

Customer communication

Full Job Description

Additional Information
Job Number26073704
Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary
Location350 Calle Principal, Monterey, California, United States, 93940
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management
Pay Range: $47.60-$61.54 per hour
Bonus Eligible: Y

JOB SUMMARY

Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while assisting in leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Assists in supervising all kitchen areas to verify a consistent, high quality product is produced. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Monitors all food preparation areas (e.g., banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g., dish room and purchasing) as applicable.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 6 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting in Leading Kitchen Operations for Property

Provides direction for all day-to-day operations.

Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence or determine appropriate replacement to fill gaps.

Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards.

Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

Administers property policies fairly and consistently.

Reviews staffing levels so that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.

Maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.

Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

Demonstrates new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.

Maintaining Goals for Culinary Function and Activities

Maintains guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.

Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.

Knows and implements the brand's safety standards.

Verifying Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met

Provides direction for menu development.

Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

Determines how food should be presented, and create decorative food displays.

Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.

Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

Verifies employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.

Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.

Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Promoting Exceptional Customer Service

Provides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

Supervises day-to-day operations, verifying quality standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

Conducting Human Resource Activities

Treats associates fairly and equitably.

Trains kitchen associates on the fundamentals of good cooking and excellent plate presentations.

Interacts with the Banquet Chef and Catering department on training regarding food knowledge and menu composition.

Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and or managers.

Additional Responsibilities

Provides information to executive teams, managers and supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law. Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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