Executive Chef: Culinary Leader & Menu Innovator

Clubatsnoqualmieridge; Palm Valley (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcis Golf seeks an Executive Chef for Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear, AZ. You will direct the culinary department, lead the kitchen team, and ensure menu quality, cost control, and compliance with all programs and regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting discipline and the ability to translate guest feedback into action plans while maintaining high standards of service and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Chef leadership role.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree, Culinary degree or certificate preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, planning and organizational skills
• Experience supervising others and leading a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities of the culinary department, lead the culinary team and maximize profits.
• Ensure compliance with national programs such as Menu Program, Approved Product List and Inventory procedures.
• Responsible for selection, development and retention of talented culinary staff.
• Ensure financial targets are being met and appropriate accounting procedures and monthly financial reviews are being followed consistently.
• Observes and coaches workers in the daily operation of the kitchen to ensure quality and timeliness of product.
• Review guest and member surveys and feedback and determine appropriate plan of action if appropriate.
• Engineer all menus items to ensure quality and proper margins.
• Create and execute short term and long term operational and financial plans for the department to improve quality and financial results.
• Ensure kitchen is clean and sanitary and is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws.
• Creates menus as needed for events, custom events, daily features and so on.
• Identify and communicate successes and best practices to Regional Chef and/or VP Food & Beverage to help improve quality and financial results across the company.
• Maintains constant communication between departments and keeps other departments informed about special programs and events.

Skills

Chef leadership

Team supervision

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Planning & organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's/Culinary degree or certificate preferred

Job description

Arcis Golf seeks an Executive Chef for Palm Valley Golf Club in Goodyear, AZ. You will direct the culinary department, lead the kitchen team, and ensure menu quality, cost control, and compliance with all programs and regulations.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting discipline and the ability to translate guest feedback into action plans while maintaining high standards of service and safety.