Director of Restaurants

Arizona Grand Resort; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa in Phoenix invites a visionary culinary leader to orchestrate our award-winning restaurant collection into its next chapter of excellence. You will steer strategy, quality, and profitability across our diverse venues, from poolside dining to elevated Southwestern experiences.

You will direct restaurant leadership teams, craft forward-thinking culinary strategies, oversee budgets and P&L, and nurture a culture of genuine Arizona hospitality while collaborating closely

Qualifications

• Proven track record of multi-outlet restaurant leadership within a resort or luxury hotel.
• Strong financial acumen and guest-service focus.
• Collaborative leadership style that elevates teams and guest experiences.
• Ability to represent and elevate a flagship resort brand with distinction.

Responsibilities

• Direct and inspire restaurant leadership teams to deliver memorable guest experiences across multiple venues.
• Craft culinary and beverage strategies that elevate brand reputation and drive revenue.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and P&L performance with focus on artistry and profitability.
• Cultivate talent and build high-performing teams reflecting Arizona hospitality.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to position Arizona Grand Resort & Spa as a premier dining destination.

Skills

Multi-outlet leadership

Financial acumen

Collaborative leadership

Brand representation

Job description

Lead the Culinary Vision at Arizona’s Premier All-Suite Resort

Imagine commanding a portfolio of distinctive dining experiences against the backdrop of South Mountain’s rugged beauty, where the Sonoran Desert meets sophisticated hospitality. At Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, Phoenix’s largest all-suite resort, we’re seeking a visionary leader to orchestrate our award-winning restaurant collection into its next chapter of excellence.

This is not merely a position — it is a stage. One where your culinary leadership will shape the guest experience across multiple distinctive venues, from sun-drenched poolside dining overlooking our famous Oasis Water Park to intimate, elevated evenings showcasing the best of Southwestern flavor and innovation.

The Opportunity

As the architect of our food and beverage operations, you’ll hold the reins over strategy, quality, and profitability across our entire restaurant portfolio. You will:

• Direct and inspire restaurant leadership teams to deliver flawless, memorable guest experiences
• Craft forward-thinking culinary and beverage strategies that elevate brand reputation and drive revenue
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and P&L performance with a sharp eye for both artistry and profitability
• Cultivate talent, building high-performing teams that reflect our commitment to genuine Arizona hospitality
• Collaborate with executive leadership to position Arizona Grand Resort & Spa as a dining destination in its own right

Why Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

Nestled at the base of South Mountain Park — one of the largest municipal parks in the country — our resort offers a working environment unlike any other. Guests come for the 20 acres of water park adventure, the championship golf course, and the award-winning spa; they return for the warmth of our team and the excellence of our cuisine.

Phoenix itself is a city on the rise, offering year-round sunshine, a thriving culinary and arts scene, professional sports, and effortless access to some of the Southwest’s most breathtaking landscapes. It is a city where ambitious hospitality professionals build lasting careers — and where your next chapter can truly flourish.

What We Seek

• A proven track record of multi-outlet restaurant leadership within a resort, luxury hotel, or comparable hospitality setting
• Exceptional financial acumen paired with a genuine passion for culinary craft and guest service
• A collaborative, inspiring leadership style that elevates teams and guest experiences alike
• The polish and professionalism to represent a flagship resort brand with distinction

The Arizona Grand Resort & Spa’s leaders and associates believe each guest should be treated with respect and professionalism. We create a genuine experience, enticing our guests to return again and again. In order to be successful at The Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, associates must share both our Purpose (Making Space for Genuine Hospitality) and Pillars (Hands On & Heartfelt, Sincere & Focused, Collaborative & Curious, and Conscientious). This includes possessing and demonstrating a high level of courtesy and respect for both internal and external guests. Our fun, friendly and enthusiastic associates treat every guest as if they were our only guest. A true customer focus is essential to success with our property.

*This position is a safety-sensitive position. Under the law, safety-sensitive positions are defined as positions where the employee operates, repairs, maintains or monitors the performance or operation of a motor vehicle, equipment, machinery, or power tools. Safety-sensitive positions may also include jobs where the tasks or duties required of the employee could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.