About Us:

Regent Santa Monica Beach—an IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) property—lands in Santa Monica in 2024 as the first destination in the Americas. The resort will set a new standard for modern upper luxury.

Located steps from the famed Santa Monica Pier, the resort will celebrate the beauty of unexpected harmony through contrasts, delivering inspired stays through a blend of serenity and a touch of decadence. The resort will feature sumptuous rooms and suites, along with a stunning beachfront pool deck, a destination spa, and a wellness center. Additionally, Regent Santa Monica Beach will welcome guests for unforgettable epicurean experiences, including a restaurant concept created in collaboration with an acclaimed celebrity chef as well as a high-end artisanal marketplace.

Job Summary:

As Orla Lead Cook at Regent Santa Monica Beach, you will play a key role in overseeing the daily operations of the line, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with safety and sanitation standards. As well as keeping up with ticket times and prep items.

A little bit about your day:

Reporting to the Restaurant Executive Chef, every day is different, but you will mostly:

• Promote Regent’s service philosophy and style through our people attributes.

• Maintain impeccable personal grooming standards to uphold the professional and property style of the resort.

• Execute complex recipes and techniques developed by Chef Michael Mina with precision and attention to detail.

• Consistently produce dishes to the highest standards, ensuring flavor profiles and presentations meet the restaurant’s expectations

• Assumes 100% responsibility for the quality and integrity of products served.

• Collaborate with all staff to ensure timely completion of mise-en-place production in compliance with restaurant standards.

• Responsible for production work to benefit the restaurant: Butchering, Charcuterie, Braises, Stocks and Marinades.

• Consolidates product and maintains order, rotation and cleanliness of the walk-in cooler.

• Assists cooks with the set up and break down of stations so that shift changes happen in a timely manner.

• Participates in ordering, menu development and recipe development.

• Documents new kitchen recipes in standard corporate format.

• Maintain a hygienic and safe working environment at all times.

• Reports to work punctually and assist in the event of an emergency outlined within restaurant standards.

• Attend all scheduled meetings and participate with opinions or ideas pertaining to the agenda.

• Ensure that equipment is maintained as outlined in the restaurant’s safety and preventive maintenance programs.

• Assist with the AM opening duties of production Cooks so that service is set up on time.

• Produce and regularly check quality of powders, herb oils and vegetable stocks.

• Ensure that all food is consistently prepared according to restaurant’s standards.

• Document any new items as well as variations on recipes and techniques.

• Ensure that all necessary items are in the restaurant or ordered for that day’s delivery.

• Motivate and help production Cooks finish jobs ahead of schedule.

• Assist in other stations when necessary.

• Have necessary China online before service.

• Butcher and process fish and seafood according to Executive Chef’s specific guidelines.

• Inventory and ice all fish and seafood items.

• Cryovac all necessary items.

• Communicate with the Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chefs and Line Cooks on the day’s events and plan for the next day.

• Prepare list for order of all necessary proteins and ingredients for the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chef.

What We need from you:

• Minimum 2 years of kitchen preparation and cooking in a fine dining restaurant.

• Culinary degree or equivalent from a reputable culinary institution.

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and sanitation standards.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of inventory management and ordering processes.

• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Willingness to assist in other areas when necessary and reasonably requested.

What you can expect from us:

The hourly pay range for this role is $28.64 to $35.80 . This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed at Regent Santa Monica Beach . This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. A colleague’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual colleagues share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care, that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve.

In return, we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

Regent is the epitome of modern luxury for the world’s most discerning travelers. Pushing the boundaries of refined living since 1971, Regent colleagues have set out once more to reimagine uplifting experiences that balance serenity and stimulation to heighten the senses. This, is new. This, is Regent.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.