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.  

WHY CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY?

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 Chef de Cuisine is responsible for overseeing culinary operations across multiple dining venues, ranging from California Coast Cuisine to high-volume beachside concepts. This role partners closely with the Executive Chef to ensure consistent execution, elevated guest experiences, and efficient kitchen operations while maintaining brand standards across all outlets. This position requires leadership, organizational skills, and a strong understanding of kitchen management and food safety.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations across multiple venues, ensuring consistency in food quality, presentation, and flavor profiles

• Execute and uphold standards for diverse dining concepts

• Supervise, train, and develop culinary teams across all outlets

• Adapt culinary leadership style to support varied service models (à la carte, buffet, banquet, grab-and-go)

• Ensure seamless coordination between outlets, especially during peak service periods and special events

• Maintain concept integrity while supporting menu evolution and seasonal updates

• Manage labor, scheduling, and productivity across multiple kitchens

• Monitor food cost, waste, and inventory controls to meet financial targets

• Ensure proper ordering, receiving, and storage procedures across all venues

• Support purchasing and vendor relationships to maintain product quality and cost efficiency

• Enforce all health, safety, and sanitation standards (local, state, and company policies)

• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen environment at all times

• Ensure proper food handling, labeling, and storage practices across all outlets

• Foster a positive, professional, and accountable kitchen culture

• Coach and mentor culinary staff, building bench strength for future leadership roles

• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to deliver exceptional and consistent guest experiences

• Step in for the Executive Chef when needed

• Other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including multi-unit or high-volume operations

• Strong understanding of multi-concept kitchen operations (banquet, à la carte, fast casual, etc.)

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Previous experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment required

• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations

• 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.

• 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 $93,000-$98,000 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 in the process of communicating with guests, management and team. 

SCHEDULE

This position requires a flexible schedule, with rotating weekday and weekend shifts, including day, night, and holiday hours.

LIFE ON CATALINA ISLAND

• A fast paced, exciting work environment with upward mobility and growth opportunities.

• Meet and engage with people from all over the country and world!
  

COMPANY PERKS

• Employee discounts and perks – restaurant, hotels and activities. 

• Beautiful island views and a summer of adventure!

BEING YOU AT CATALINA ISLAND COMPANY:
We are inclusive of, celebrate our differences, and welcome a broad range of perspectives and ideas without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed for our candidates. Please discuss this with our Talent Acquisition team during our selection process.