Corporate Chef

COREcruitment Ltd; Arizona; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Corporate Chef based in Arizona to lead culinary operations across multiple private club locations with frequent travel to California, Washington, Nevada, and Colorado. This hands-on leader will guide day-to-day kitchen operations while shaping multi-site menus and standards.

You will mentor culinary teams, partner with Executive Chefs to elevate dining quality, and drive cost control and menu engineering across properties.

Qualifications

• Executive Chef or Senior Culinary Leader ready to transition into a multi-property Corporate Chef role.
• Based in Arizona and comfortable with frequent travel.
• Strong background across both high-volume club dining and elevated culinary experiences.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and influence culinary teams across multiple locations.
• Hands-on leader who enjoys being in the kitchen with chefs and teams.
• Experience in private clubs, luxury resorts, hotels, or upscale hospitality environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary leadership and support across multiple private club locations.
• Partner with Executive Chefs and culinary teams to elevate food quality, consistency, and standards.
• Travel between clubs to support training, menu development, events, and culinary initiatives.
• Develop culinary programs balancing high-volume dining with luxury experiences.
• Mentor and coach culinary teams to develop talent and improve execution.
• Support cost control, purchasing strategies, menu engineering, and efficiencies.
• Assist with special events and collaborate with culinary leaders across the portfolio.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Multi-property leadership

Travel readiness

Mentoring teams

High-volume dining

Job description

I am hiring on behalf of a prestigious private club organization seeking a talented Corporate Chef to support culinary operations across multiple properties. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader ready to take the next step into a multi-site role while maintaining a strong connection to day-to-day kitchen operations.

The Corporate Chef will primarily support clubs throughout Arizona, with additional travel to properties and special events across California, Washington, Nevada, Colorado, and other locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide culinary leadership and support across multiple private club locations.
• Partner with Executive Chefs and culinary teams to elevate food quality, consistency, and operational standards.
• Travel between clubs to support training, menu development, special events, and culinary initiatives.
• Develop and implement culinary programs that balance approachable, high-volume dining with elevated, luxury experiences.
• Mentor and coach culinary teams, helping develop talent and improve execution.
• Support cost control initiatives, purchasing strategies, menu engineering, and operational efficiencies.
• Assist with special events and collaborate with other culinary leaders across the portfolio.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced Executive Chef or Senior Culinary Leader ready to transition into a multi-property Corporate Chef role.
• Must be based in Arizona and comfortable with frequent travel.
• Strong background across both high-volume club dining and elevated culinary experiences.
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and influence culinary teams across multiple locations.
• Hands-on leader who enjoys being in the kitchen and working directly with chefs and teams.
• Experience within private clubs, luxury resorts, hotels, or upscale hospitality environments preferred.