Executive Chef: Lead Multi-Outlet Culinary Innovation

Canyon Ranch; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Ranch in Tucson, AZ seeks an Executive Chef to lead our culinary program across all outlets, elevating guest experiences through culinary standards, mentorship, and operational excellence. You will oversee food quality, safety, labor optimization, and menu innovation, partnering with Front of House and Corporate Food & Beverage to deliver wellness-driven, memorable dining.

This role demands strategic leadership and a passion for guest well-being.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience at executive chef or senior culinary leadership level.
• Strong financial acumen in labor, food cost, and budgeting.
• Passion for mentoring and developing culinary professionals.
• Creativity balanced with operational discipline.
• Deep knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and lead with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Train and mentor culinary team in standards and SOPs.
• Lead onboarding, coaching, and performance development.
• Conduct hands-on training in food safety, technique, plating, and ingredients.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Direct and manage kitchen staff across multiple outlets.
• Optimize labor and food costs while maintaining operational excellence.
• Create staffing plans aligned with business needs.
• Conduct evaluations, manage performance, and uphold company policies.
• Develop and execute seasonal, guest-focused menus.
• Collaborate with nutrition, marketing, and F&B leadership to align offerings with brand standards.
• Ensure consistency in quality, creativity, taste, and presentation.
• Keep menus fresh, relevant, and aligned with guest expectations.
• Maintain immaculate production areas and ensure full compliance with health regulations.
• Implement systems for sanitation, food safety, and waste control.
• Partner with purchasing and engineering to maintain high-functioning kitchen operations.
• Uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost management

Mentoring

Food safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Creativity

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate degree or two-year culinary training

Job description

Canyon Ranch in Tucson, AZ seeks an Executive Chef to lead our culinary program across all outlets, elevating guest experiences through culinary standards, mentorship, and operational excellence. You will oversee food quality, safety, labor optimization, and menu innovation, partnering with Front of House and Corporate Food & Beverage to deliver wellness-driven, memorable dining.

This role demands strategic leadership and a passion for guest well-being.