Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation & Guest Experience

Canyon Ranch; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Ranch seeks an Executive Chef to lead and elevate our culinary program across all outlets, shaping guest experiences and driving operational excellence. You will mentor culinary talent, oversee food quality and cost controls, and collaborate with Front of House and Corporate F&B to ensure seamless service.

Responsibilities include menus, standards, training, and cross-functional leadership to deliver innovative, guest-focused dining.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader (6-10 years).
• Strong financial acumen in labor management, food cost control and budgeting.
• Passion for mentoring and developing culinary professionals.
• Creativity balanced with operational discipline and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and elevate the culinary program across all service outlets.
• Train, onboard, coach and develop culinary talent.
• Manage labor and food costs while maintaining excellence.
• Partner with Front of House and Corporate F&B to deliver elevated guest experiences.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Financial acumen

Mentoring & development

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Canyon Ranch seeks an Executive Chef to lead and elevate our culinary program across all outlets, shaping guest experiences and driving operational excellence. You will mentor culinary talent, oversee food quality and cost controls, and collaborate with Front of House and Corporate F&B to ensure seamless service.

Responsibilities include menus, standards, training, and cross-functional leadership to deliver innovative, guest-focused dining.