Executive Chef & Culinary Operations Leader

Addition Management; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Addition Management is seeking an Executive Chef/General Manager for a fully on-site role in Scottsdale, AZ. You will lead culinary operations, manage staff, ensure HACCP and food safety compliance, and drive guest satisfaction across events and catering operations.

The position requires 3+ years in culinary operations and leadership, with strong cost control, menu development, and client engagement skills. Local travel may be required; health and employment screenings apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in hands-on culinary operations with Safe Food Handling & Allergen Certification preferred.
• 3+ years in food/bev operations management overseeing staff, client engagement, inventory, and processes.
• Experience in food purchasing, inventory, par levels, recipe selection, and knife skills.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles and health regulations.
• Ability to schedule and manage P&L, labor, and food cost within a budget.
• Ability to manage fulfillment team, vehicle fleet, and off-site personnel expenses.
• Multilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver's license with clean history.
• Background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary and kitchen operations staff and HACCP compliance.
• Drive local sales, client engagement, and customer loyalty.
• Develop client-facing menus, regional menus, and tastings.
• Visit clients and vendors and perform food demonstrations.
• Use Shipday for all order logistics and delivery verification.
• Support District Manager with payroll, HR, IT, and finance paperwork.
• Oversee financial performance and budgets for kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary operations

Operations management

Food purchasing

Finance basics

P&L budgeting

Fleet management

Spanish

Job description

Addition Management is seeking an Executive Chef/General Manager for a fully on-site role in Scottsdale, AZ. You will lead culinary operations, manage staff, ensure HACCP and food safety compliance, and drive guest satisfaction across events and catering operations.

The position requires 3+ years in culinary operations and leadership, with strong cost control, menu development, and client engagement skills. Local travel may be required; health and employment screenings apply.