Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Financial Growth

Clubatsnoqualmieridge; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ancala Country Club in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations. This role focuses on maintaining high standards, developing menus, controlling costs, and ensuring guest satisfaction across events and regular service.

The ideal candidate has prior Chef leadership experience, strong planning and communication skills, and a track record of staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams in a chef leadership role.
• 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 to maintain standards and profitability.
• Develop and execute menus; ensure quality and margins.
• Review feedback and implement action plans for improvements.
• Ensure kitchen safety, sanitation and compliance with laws.
• Communicate effectively with other departments and events team.

Skills

Chef leadership

Attention to detail

People supervision

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

Ancala Country Club in Scottsdale, AZ seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations. This role focuses on maintaining high standards, developing menus, controlling costs, and ensuring guest satisfaction across events and regular service.

The ideal candidate has prior Chef leadership experience, strong planning and communication skills, and a track record of staff development.