VAGA Lead Cook

Work VAGA RESTAURANT & BAR, located in the iconic Alila Marea Beach Resort! True to Alila’s pillars of conscious travel, VAGA Restaurant & Bar offers a menu of modern creations that celebrates the finest local and sustainably sourced ingredients, including the incredible bounty of the ocean that hugs our shores.

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas is a defining beachfront resort located in North County, San Diego, just 28 miles north of San Diego International Airport. The vibe here is refreshingly unpretentious, artsy and chill, and a place where the local residents take a balanced, holistic approach to the good life.

We are looking for colleagues who can quickly perpetuate a culture that embraces great design and superlative service. We seek unique individuals who have a passion for exceptional hotel service that is both intuitive and personal, and who best express that belief in an atmosphere of spontaneity and authenticity. At Alila Hotels, a Hyatt Hotels brand, we believe our guests select our luxury resort because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful, surprisingly different experiences.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

Our Cook position requires good communication and culinary skills. The desired cook candidate will have hotel cooking experience. Cook should have a professional knowledge of cooking ingredients and procedures.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer in cook jobs: Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Join our team and enjoy bountiful benefits:

Discounted Hyatt Hotel rooms and complimentary Hyatt Hotel rooms after a year of service!

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance after 30 days!

401k with generous company match after one year!

Great kitchen learning atmosphere!

Great work environment!

Enjoy incredible ocean views!

The pay for this position is $24.96 and dependent upon experience and skill level.

New Hires are eligible to receive a $500 Sign on Bonus upon completion of 90 days of employment!

• 2 years of previous line cook experience preferred.
• Related hotel experience is preferred.
• Refined verbal communication skills.
• Candidate should be able to perform all basic cooking skills.
• Able to work single station in the kitchen.
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status