Kitchen Manager

Along Highway1, our boutique hotel is 15 minutes from beaches, hiking trails, and downtown Santa Barbara. Reach the airport, Amtrak station, and University of California‑Santa Barbara in less than 10 minutes. We’re a short drive from Sandpiper Golf Club, Lake Los Carneros, and Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove. SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best‑in‑class service at our hotels and resorts across the country. We ensure you have the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career. We offer a comprehensive full‑time benefits package consisting of earned wage access, medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre‑paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401(k), life, critical accident or illness, short‑ & long‑term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, hotel discounts and much more. The role will provide leadership and empower the Food & Beverage – Culinary team to strive for excellence and repeat business. The Kitchen Manager will lead, mentor, and collaborate with our team of chefs to prepare, cook, and present food to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and guest satisfaction. Essential Job Functions Inspire exceptional customer service through positive leadership and dedication to guest satisfaction Assist in leading and managing all culinary activities and operations to uphold the highest quality standards Contribute creatively to the development of new menu items and promotions Cultivate strong working relationships across Food & Beverage and other hotel departments Monitor and maintain standards for product quality, presentation, and production efficiency Conduct audits of storeroom inventory and storage to ensure product quality, safety, and kitchen cleanliness are upheld Physical Demands Lift, carry, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs. at a time, on a continuous basis Ability to stand and move about for long periods of time Manual dexterity to grasp and use all kitchen equipment Education High school diploma or its equivalent Completion of a Culinary or Apprenticeship Program preferred Experience Minimum of 4 years cook experience in a hotel preferred Minimum of 4 years cook experience in a similar role, size of operation required Manager’s Food Handlers Certification required OSHA certification or equivalent knowledge of OSHA regulations Basic mathematical skills to prepare financial reporting Pay Range $80K–$87K depending on experience Equal Opportunity Employment Spire Hospitality, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. The company will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employees who have access to compensation information are prohibited from disclosing it unless required by law or a formal investigation. Location 5650 Calle Real Goleta, CA 93117, USA #J-18808-Ljbffr