Catalina Island Company
**Find Your Future in Paradise!**Catalina Island Company welcomes all guests and visitors to our very special island.
Beyond being warm and courteous, our exceptional team members are knowledgeable and helpful - anticipating and personalizing their service on an individualized basis.
We seek individuals like YOU to create the finest personal service and extraordinary experiences for our guests.
The Catalina Island Company offers more than just a workplace – it is a destination for service, adventure and inspiration!In 1919, chewing gum entrepreneur William Wrigley Jr. bought nearly every share of the Santa Catalina Island Company until he owned a controlling interest. He then invested millions in his vision to create a "playground for all" on Catalina Island, building infrastructure, a reservoir, Hotel Atwater, Bird Park, and other attractions. In 1921, he made Avalon the Spring Training home of his beloved Chicago Cub’s, building the Catalina Country Club to house the team’s lockers and provide a gathering place for players. The team continued to train on the island until 1951. In 1929, Wrigley built the iconic Catalina Casino, which boasts the world’s largest circular ballroom and the first theatre designed and built to show talking motion pictures. During World War II, the island served as a military training facility and was closed to tourists. The island was a popular spot with Hollywood's elite during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. It also became a popular location for production companies to shoot movies. More than 500 films, documentaries, commercials, and TV shows have been shot in and around Catalina over the years, especially in Two Harbors on the island's west end. To this day, descendants of William Wrigley Jr. still own the Catalina Island Company and carry on his vision to create a world-class island resort.We are a welcoming community that believes in fostering a positive, team-oriented atmosphere where every team member plays a part in creating unforgettable memories for our guests.
Join a team that is as vibrant, dynamic, and unique as the island itself!**JOB SUMMARY**
The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the entire culinary operation, ensuring high-quality food preparation, kitchen efficiency, and exceptional guest experiences. The Executive Chef works closely with management and kitchen staff to maintain standards of excellence in both food quality and operational efficiency. This position requires leadership, organizational skills, and a strong understanding of kitchen management and food safety.The Executive Chef is a dynamic leader, blending culinary expertise with strong management skills to oversee kitchen operations. They are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation, while ensuring efficient kitchen workflows. As a strategic thinker, the Executive Chef manages inventory, controls costs, and anticipates guest demand. They foster a positive work environment, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Additionally, they collaborate with other departments to deliver exceptional guest experience and uphold brand standards.**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
Job duties include, but are not limited to:* Prepare and deliver detailed reports, analysis, and data to support accurate forecasting and budgeting of the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement.* Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring food preparation and presentation meet established standards of quality and consistency.* Lead, mentor, and manage kitchen staff to ensure optimal performance, professional growth, and adherence to food safety and operational standards.* Ensure efficient and timely preparation of food orders, with a focus on maintaining quality, accuracy, and guest satisfaction.* Monitor service levels, customer satisfaction, and ensure adherence to proper food preparation techniques.* Anticipate customer demand based on reservations and historical data (e.g., day of the week, holidays, seasonality) to manage food prep and inventory levels.* Implement strategies to reduce kitchen expenses, optimize productivity, and increase revenue, without compromising guest satisfaction or quality standards.* Ensure food safety standards and cleanliness are maintained in accordance with health department regulations.* Maintain effective communication with kitchen staff, front-of-house management, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and the highest level of service.* Collaborate with the General manager to ensure consistent quality in both food and service.* Ensure adequate staffing levels based on workload, demand, and seasonality, while maintaining a balanced budget.* Lead the recruitment, selection, training, and development of kitchen staff, ensuring they meet company standards and performance expectations.* Manage the purchasing and receiving of food and beverage products, managing inventory processes and resolving discrepancies.* Participate in menu development, food tastings, and ensuring the menu is consistent with current trends and guest preferences.* Monitor and maintain kitchen staff schedules and payroll records, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws.* Ensure all kitchen operations comply with internal controls, policies, and procedures, and meet all federal and state labor laws.* Actively contribute to maintaining a positive, team-oriented work environment, addressing performance issues and resolving conflicts as necessary.* Ensure all staff adhere to professional appearance standards and maintain a high level of professionalism in the workplace.* Lead regular food tastings and collaborate with the team to ensure the culinary offerings remain at a consistently high standard.* Other duties as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS*** Two-year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience* 10-15 years culinary experience* Previous experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment required* Principles and practices of record-keeping.* Safe food handling procedures, including but not limited to LIFO & FIFO* Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain equipment and tools.* Perform heavy manual labor.* Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.* Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.* Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.* Maintain records and files on work performed.* Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.* Ability to follow directions, efficiently coordinate functions with other teams to meet daily deadlines* Motivation to contribute to the team and overall goals of the department* California Manager Food Handler Certification completion upon hire**DETAILS**
Position Type:
Full Time**HOUSING**The Catalina Island Company offers shared housing as an option for eligible employees at a subsidized rate.
Employees are responsible for paying a portion of the housing cost, typically deducted through payroll.**PAY TRANSPARENCY**
The pay scale for this position ranges between $85,000-$110,000 annually depending on the prior work experience.**WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**This position works in a busy restaurant environment that can be warm, noisy, and fast-paced. This role involves indoor and outdoor environments.
Must be comfortable and able to stand for up to 6-8 hours per day.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Requires dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Talking and hearing occur continuously #J-18808-Ljbffr
Beyond being warm and courteous, our exceptional team members are knowledgeable and helpful - anticipating and personalizing their service on an individualized basis.
We seek individuals like YOU to create the finest personal service and extraordinary experiences for our guests.
The Catalina Island Company offers more than just a workplace – it is a destination for service, adventure and inspiration!In 1919, chewing gum entrepreneur William Wrigley Jr. bought nearly every share of the Santa Catalina Island Company until he owned a controlling interest. He then invested millions in his vision to create a "playground for all" on Catalina Island, building infrastructure, a reservoir, Hotel Atwater, Bird Park, and other attractions. In 1921, he made Avalon the Spring Training home of his beloved Chicago Cub’s, building the Catalina Country Club to house the team’s lockers and provide a gathering place for players. The team continued to train on the island until 1951. In 1929, Wrigley built the iconic Catalina Casino, which boasts the world’s largest circular ballroom and the first theatre designed and built to show talking motion pictures. During World War II, the island served as a military training facility and was closed to tourists. The island was a popular spot with Hollywood's elite during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. It also became a popular location for production companies to shoot movies. More than 500 films, documentaries, commercials, and TV shows have been shot in and around Catalina over the years, especially in Two Harbors on the island's west end. To this day, descendants of William Wrigley Jr. still own the Catalina Island Company and carry on his vision to create a world-class island resort.We are a welcoming community that believes in fostering a positive, team-oriented atmosphere where every team member plays a part in creating unforgettable memories for our guests.
Join a team that is as vibrant, dynamic, and unique as the island itself!**JOB SUMMARY**
The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing the entire culinary operation, ensuring high-quality food preparation, kitchen efficiency, and exceptional guest experiences. The Executive Chef works closely with management and kitchen staff to maintain standards of excellence in both food quality and operational efficiency. This position requires leadership, organizational skills, and a strong understanding of kitchen management and food safety.The Executive Chef is a dynamic leader, blending culinary expertise with strong management skills to oversee kitchen operations. They are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation, while ensuring efficient kitchen workflows. As a strategic thinker, the Executive Chef manages inventory, controls costs, and anticipates guest demand. They foster a positive work environment, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Additionally, they collaborate with other departments to deliver exceptional guest experience and uphold brand standards.**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
Job duties include, but are not limited to:* Prepare and deliver detailed reports, analysis, and data to support accurate forecasting and budgeting of the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement.* Oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring food preparation and presentation meet established standards of quality and consistency.* Lead, mentor, and manage kitchen staff to ensure optimal performance, professional growth, and adherence to food safety and operational standards.* Ensure efficient and timely preparation of food orders, with a focus on maintaining quality, accuracy, and guest satisfaction.* Monitor service levels, customer satisfaction, and ensure adherence to proper food preparation techniques.* Anticipate customer demand based on reservations and historical data (e.g., day of the week, holidays, seasonality) to manage food prep and inventory levels.* Implement strategies to reduce kitchen expenses, optimize productivity, and increase revenue, without compromising guest satisfaction or quality standards.* Ensure food safety standards and cleanliness are maintained in accordance with health department regulations.* Maintain effective communication with kitchen staff, front-of-house management, and other departments to ensure smooth operations and the highest level of service.* Collaborate with the General manager to ensure consistent quality in both food and service.* Ensure adequate staffing levels based on workload, demand, and seasonality, while maintaining a balanced budget.* Lead the recruitment, selection, training, and development of kitchen staff, ensuring they meet company standards and performance expectations.* Manage the purchasing and receiving of food and beverage products, managing inventory processes and resolving discrepancies.* Participate in menu development, food tastings, and ensuring the menu is consistent with current trends and guest preferences.* Monitor and maintain kitchen staff schedules and payroll records, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws.* Ensure all kitchen operations comply with internal controls, policies, and procedures, and meet all federal and state labor laws.* Actively contribute to maintaining a positive, team-oriented work environment, addressing performance issues and resolving conflicts as necessary.* Ensure all staff adhere to professional appearance standards and maintain a high level of professionalism in the workplace.* Lead regular food tastings and collaborate with the team to ensure the culinary offerings remain at a consistently high standard.* Other duties as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS*** Two-year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience* 10-15 years culinary experience* Previous experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment required* Principles and practices of record-keeping.* Safe food handling procedures, including but not limited to LIFO & FIFO* Safely and effectively use, operate, and maintain equipment and tools.* Perform heavy manual labor.* Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.* Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.* Demonstrate strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.* Maintain records and files on work performed.* Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.* Ability to follow directions, efficiently coordinate functions with other teams to meet daily deadlines* Motivation to contribute to the team and overall goals of the department* California Manager Food Handler Certification completion upon hire**DETAILS**
Position Type:
Full Time**HOUSING**The Catalina Island Company offers shared housing as an option for eligible employees at a subsidized rate.
Employees are responsible for paying a portion of the housing cost, typically deducted through payroll.**PAY TRANSPARENCY**
The pay scale for this position ranges between $85,000-$110,000 annually depending on the prior work experience.**WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**This position works in a busy restaurant environment that can be warm, noisy, and fast-paced. This role involves indoor and outdoor environments.
Must be comfortable and able to stand for up to 6-8 hours per day.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Requires dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Talking and hearing occur continuously #J-18808-Ljbffr