Head Chef, Fine Dining — 4-Diamond Service

Fort Mcdowell Golf Club; Fort McDowell (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chef De Cuisine at Fort McDowell Golf Club will oversee all back-of-house kitchen operations for Ember at We Ko Pa Casino Resort, under the Executive Sous Chef. You will drive menu development, ordering, prep, recipes, and dinner service while upholding the highest standards of execution and a 4-diamond experience.

You’ll also manage banquets and events, seasonal rotations, and staff scheduling, with emphasis on food safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as Executive Chef or Chef De Cuisine in a fine-dining environment.
• Culinary degree preferred; strong kitchen leadership and menu development skills.
• Must have Serve Safe and Title 4 training; liquor management training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee back-of-house operations for Ember at We Ko Pa Casino Resort.
• Lead menu development, costing, order placement, and recipe standardization.
• Manage dining service, banquets, and special events; ensure 4-diamond service standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Staffing & scheduling

Cost control

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Serve Safe certified

Title 4 training

Liquor management training

Job description

The Chef De Cuisine at Fort McDowell Golf Club will oversee all back-of-house kitchen operations for Ember at We Ko Pa Casino Resort, under the Executive Sous Chef. You will drive menu development, ordering, prep, recipes, and dinner service while upholding the highest standards of execution and a 4-diamond experience.

You’ll also manage banquets and events, seasonal rotations, and staff scheduling, with emphasis on food safety and sanitation.