Since 1977, the Monterey Conference Center has welcomed conventions, meetings and events with exceptional service and facilities. Adjacent to the spectacular Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the Center’s three levels house a 19,600 square foot exhibit hall, grand ballroom, 494-seat theater and executive boardroom. Contemporary galleries, terraces and banquet facilities accommodate small and large groups of up to 1,700.  The Monterey Conference Center is located in historic downtown Monterey, just minutes from the Monterey Peninsula Airport and steps from leading hotels, restaurants and attractions.

The Executive Chef will coordinate all culinary activities and develop / manage kitchen staff for this exceptional property.  Successful candidate must have excellent culinary and direct supervision / management skills, including purchasing, creative menu + production recipe development, control / track food & labor costs, P & L accountability + contract-managed service experience. Successful candidate must have strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills, professional presentation, able to work independently in a team environment.  Minimum 5 - 8 yrs high-volume hotel, convention center or other public venue banquet / catering experience preferred. Professional certification a plus.  Ability to manage effectively in a diverse, fast-paced environment w/ focus on delivering highest level of customer satisfaction essential.

Experience Monterey!  Monterey is a spectacular coastal community in northern California with a temperate climate year-round. Visitors from around the world come to Monterey to experience its natural beauty, cultural resources and rich historic past.  Located 115 miles south of San Francisco and 350 miles north of Los Angeles, Monterey offers an excellent quality of life and unparalleled beauty. The City features a dazzling waterfront along the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a lush urban forest, a rich array of historic and cultural resources, museums, gardens, recreational activities and a wide variety of special events scheduled throughout the year.  Truly a great place to live and work!

This is an excellent professional opportunity for a talented, dynamic individual with a passion for developing his/her skills and business acumen in the food and beverage management field to be part of an existing high-quality team and rapidly growing company.

Qualified candidates should forward a resume and salary history to:

Laurel Flaherty

cateringhr.monterey@yahoo.com

M/V/F/D encouraged to apply.