Palm Desert, CA 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr