Executive Chef
The Post Oak, Palm Desert, CA, United States
Overview
Morton’s The Steakhouse in Palm Desert is seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead culinary excellence at our premier desert location, minutes from El Paseo and the McCallum Theatre. Known for its rich décor, stylish dining room, private boardrooms, beautiful patio, and energetic Bar 12-21, this restaurant is a destination for refined dining, business gatherings, and special celebrations. The ideal candidate will bring passion, leadership, and a commitment to delivering the elevated steakhouse experience that defines the Morton’s “Good Life.”
Benefits
Extensive and well-rounded training program
Continued career development and growth opportunities
Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
Paid sick leave
Paid time off
Monthly discretionary bonus potential
Responsibilities
Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands‑on, lead by example management style
Management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
Oversee weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies
Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations
Qualifications
At least 5 years of Culinary Management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Chef in an upscale / fine dining establishment
Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic
EOE
Pay Range
USD $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
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Morton’s The Steakhouse in Palm Desert is seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead culinary excellence at our premier desert location, minutes from El Paseo and the McCallum Theatre. Known for its rich décor, stylish dining room, private boardrooms, beautiful patio, and energetic Bar 12-21, this restaurant is a destination for refined dining, business gatherings, and special celebrations. The ideal candidate will bring passion, leadership, and a commitment to delivering the elevated steakhouse experience that defines the Morton’s “Good Life.”
Benefits
Extensive and well-rounded training program
Continued career development and growth opportunities
Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
Paid sick leave
Paid time off
Monthly discretionary bonus potential
Responsibilities
Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands‑on, lead by example management style
Management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
Oversee weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies
Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations
Qualifications
At least 5 years of Culinary Management experience, with at least 2 years as an Executive Chef in an upscale / fine dining establishment
Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic
EOE
Pay Range
USD $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
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