Chef de Cuisine — Lead a Premier Resort Kitchen

Taleo; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

BlueStar Resort & Golf is seeking a Chef de Cuisine at Encanterra in Queen Creek, AZ. You will lead the kitchen operations, plan menus, and manage food costs while ensuring guest satisfaction.

You will direct staff, develop apprentices, and maintain safety, quality, and compliance. This role requires a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, with opportunities to contribute to weddings and corporate events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Two years’ minimum experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Kitchen Supervisor or equivalent.
• American Culinary Federation certification of Certified Chef de Cuisine or higher is preferred.
• Knowledge of food, sanitation, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the core values and mission to support company goals.
• Plan menus, create purchase orders for food, ensure safety and freshness, and prepare items per standards.
• Control food costs while maintaining high quality and value.
• Provide recipes and cost sheets for menu and banquet items.
• Develop positive customer relations with guests, team members, contractors, and suppliers.
• Lead kitchen staff, mentor apprentices, train and schedule personnel, and conduct reviews.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and a collaborative work environment.
• Execute budgets daily, monthly, and annually; approve budgets with Executive Chef.
• Represent the company professionally at events and functions.
• Stay current on products and market trends; attend culinary events as requested.

Skills

Team supervision

Budgeting

Food cost control

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

American Culinary Federation Certified Chef de Cuisine (preferred)

Nationally ranked culinary/vocational school (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

BlueStar Resort & Golf is seeking a Chef de Cuisine at Encanterra in Queen Creek, AZ. You will lead the kitchen operations, plan menus, and manage food costs while ensuring guest satisfaction.

You will direct staff, develop apprentices, and maintain safety, quality, and compliance. This role requires a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, with opportunities to contribute to weddings and corporate events.