Lead Cook / Kitchen Lead – Boutique Hotel (Palm Springs)

Company: Casa Palma Hotel & Bungalows

Location: Palm Springs, CA

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Compensation:$24.00 - $28.00 / hour base (DOE)+ Back-of-House Tip Pool Share (Effective pay: $28-$34+/hr)

Because we operate an intimate, boutique food & beverage concept, this is a hands-on, high-ownership role. You won't be managing a massive brigade or trapped behind a spreadsheet you are the heart of our kitchen. You will oversee prep, cook service, maintain strict sanitation standards, and keep our kitchen running seamlessly for hotel guests, poolside service, and special events.

• Run the Line: Prepare and execute clean, high-quality, presentation-focused dishes for daily service and private events.
  

• Kitchen Ownership: Manage daily food prep lists, track inventory, prevent waste, and maintain clean, organized cold-storage and dry spaces.
  

• Ordering & Vendors: Partner with management to maintain proper stock levels, order fresh ingredients, and control food costs.
  

• Safety & Sanitation: Maintain pristine health code standards, proper food storage, and line cleanliness at all times.
  

• Event Support: Prepare catering platters and small-plate menus for hotel events and private buyouts.
  

• Experience: 2+ years of solid line cook, solo cook, or lead kitchen experience in full-service, high-end casual, or boutique hotel environments.
  

• Self-Motivated: Proven ability to manage prep timelines and execute service smoothly without constant supervision.
  

• Detail-Oriented: A sharp eye for food quality, plating consistency, and kitchen hygiene.
  

• Certifications: Active Food Handler Card / ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain before start date).
  

• Adaptable: Comfortable working in a boutique environment where teamwork and communication with front-of-house staff are essential.
  

• Competitive Base Hourly Rate + Kitchen Tip Share (Earn a direct percentage of guest tips/service charges on top of your hourly wage).
  

• Beautiful work environment set against the San Jacinto Mountains.
  

• Flexible scheduling with consistent hours.
  

• Growth opportunity within a premier boutique hospitality property.