Chef de Cuisine — Lead Creative, High-Volume Kitchen

BENCHMARK; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, AZ part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team in a high-volume, four-diamond setting. You will be the face of the restaurant, creating seasonal menus, costing dishes, and mentoring talented cooks to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will conduct daily kitchen operations, manage ordering against par levels, train staff on menu and daily specials, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and allergen protocols.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a high-volume restaurant kitchen.
• Ability to create, cost and implement seasonal menus.
• Experience mentoring and leading culinary teams with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Create, cost, and implement seasonal menus for the restaurant.
• Lead and mentor the culinary team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Handle daily ordering using current par levels and manage kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations.
• Train staff on menus, daily specials, and allergen safety protocols.
• Conduct daily kitchen walk-throughs for cleanliness and safety; attend leadership and safety meetings.
• Manage costs to achieve profitable operation and ensure compliance with health codes.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Menu development

Mentoring

Food safety knowledge

Job description

The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, AZ part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team in a high-volume, four-diamond setting. You will be the face of the restaurant, creating seasonal menus, costing dishes, and mentoring talented cooks to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will conduct daily kitchen operations, manage ordering against par levels, train staff on menu and daily specials, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and allergen protocols.