Executive Chef de Cuisine — Lead & Elevate Resort Kitchen

Bluestargolf; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

7 paid holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

BlueStar Resort & Golf in Peoria, AZ, seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations under the Executive Chef. You will manage staff, plan menus, control costs, and maintain high-quality standards for guests at Vistancia’s golf club and V’s Taproom.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and collaboration with events and banquets to ensure guest satisfaction. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ minimum as Chef de Cuisine or Kitchen Supervisor.
• 1–3 years supervising a team of managers.
• American Culinary Federation Certified Chef de Cuisine or higher preferred.
• Current Food Handlers card and computer literacy (Excel).
• Knowledge of food, sanitation, cost control, and reading recipes.
• Ability to analyze data, write reports, and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus, create food purchase orders, ensure safety and freshness, and meet cost targets.
• Provide recipes and cost sheets for menu and banquet items.
• Develop customer relations and lead kitchen staff with open communication.
• Set goals for kitchen staff and promote professional development.
• Support hiring, training, scheduling, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Supervise staff and maintain a safe, clean, and collaborative kitchen environment.
• Represent BlueStar Resort & Golf professionally in attire and conduct.
• Assist at all Food & Beverage functions and manage budgets with the Executive Chef.

Skills

Menu planning

Cost control

Staff leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Excel

Reading recipes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

American Culinary Federation Certified Chef de Cuisine or higher

Food Handlers Card

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

BlueStar Resort & Golf in Peoria, AZ, seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations under the Executive Chef. You will manage staff, plan menus, control costs, and maintain high-quality standards for guests at Vistancia’s golf club and V’s Taproom.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and collaboration with events and banquets to ensure guest satisfaction. Benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) plan.