Chef de Cuisine: Lead Creative Menus & High-Volume Kitchen

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

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality, operator of The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, AZ, seeks a Chef de Cuisine who will lead a high-volume kitchen, develop seasonal menus, and mentor a front-to-back culinary team. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and a passion for culinary excellence in a Four Diamond property.

You will ensure safe, sanitary kitchen operations, control costs, and support guest experience through outstanding menu execution and teamwork in a on-site setting.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of culinary teams in high-volume settings.
• Ability to create and cost seasonal menus for a restaurant concept.
• Strong focus on safety, sanitation, and allergy management.
• Experience training and coaching kitchen staff to deliver quality, consistent outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure safe, sanitary production.
• Create, cost, and implement seasonal menus and specials.
• Attract, retain, and mentor culinary talent.
• Manage ordering using par levels and collaborate with Restaurant Manager to meet guest expectations.
• Train culinary and operations teams on menus and daily specials; conduct daily kitchen walk-throughs.
• Oversee cost control to achieve a profitable operation and ensure compliance with health codes.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Menu development

Mentoring/teaching

Food allergens knowledge

Cost control

Education

Food Handler Certification (optional)

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality, operator of The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, AZ, seeks a Chef de Cuisine who will lead a high-volume kitchen, develop seasonal menus, and mentor a front-to-back culinary team. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and a passion for culinary excellence in a Four Diamond property.

You will ensure safe, sanitary kitchen operations, control costs, and support guest experience through outstanding menu execution and teamwork in a on-site setting.