Head Chef - Luxury Club Culinary Leader | Great Benefits

Desert Mountain; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & holiday pay

Sick pay

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development scholarship

Internships

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Medical FSA

Dependent care FSA

Onsite medical clinic

Mental health resources

Free employee meals

Free golf and tennis

401(k) matching

Job summary

Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team under the direction of the Director of Culinary. You will oversee all outlet culinary operations, dining, events, and catering, while developing staff and delivering exceptional experiences for members.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of kitchen management in upscale environments, preferably at a golf or country club. A valid driver's license with a clean record is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of kitchen management experience.
• Upscale restaurant and golf/country club experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record in the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage, train, coach, and develop a staff of culinarians and stewards.
• Oversee daily culinary operations of the kitchen.
• Foster a positive, professional, energized culture for staff and members.
• Coordinate production, prep and cleaning checklists for cooks and stewards.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Source and order products per guidelines and food costs.
• Prepare schedules and reports; maintain staffing levels to control labor.
• Conduct staff reviews and performance improvement processes with leadership.
• Collaborate on menu development and costing with the Director of Culinary.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and equipment maintenance per policies.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Food safety

Menu development

Staff training

Costing / budgeting

Job description

Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team under the direction of the Director of Culinary. You will oversee all outlet culinary operations, dining, events, and catering, while developing staff and delivering exceptional experiences for members.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of kitchen management in upscale environments, preferably at a golf or country club. A valid driver's license with a clean record is required.