Litchfield's Chef de Cusine- The Wigwam

Pyramid Global Hospitality; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality invites a talented chef to join The Wigwam in Arizona as the restaurant’s culinary leader. You will craft and cost seasonal menus, mentor a high‑performing team, and partner with the Restaurant Manager to surpass guest expectations.

Daily duties include ordering, staff training, and maintaining safety standards across the kitchen. You will oversee kitchen operations, manage costs for profitability, and ensure strict allergen controls.

Qualifications

• Leadership to build and mentor a culinary team.
• Experience in a high-volume professional kitchen with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills for multi‑tasking and scheduling.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Energetic, proactive, and hospitality‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create, cost, and implement seasonal menus and specials.
• Attract and mentor culinary talent and support staff.
• Manage daily restaurant ordering using current par levels.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations.
• Train kitchen staff on menus and daily specials.
• Lead daily kitchen walk-throughs and address cleanliness and efficiency issues.
• Represent the culinary team in weekly and monthly meetings.
• Control costs to achieve profitable operations.
• Ensure allergen awareness and safe handling of food.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Energetic personality

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels , a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality , our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS , which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

Deeply entwined with Arizona history since 1929, The Wigwam welcomes you to make a historic career move and join our family! The Wigwam is a Four Diamond property with 331 guest rooms spanned across 440 acres. The Wigwam is a renowned Arizona landmark, nestled in the community of Litchfield Park, AZ and is a true representation of an authentic Arizona experience. We are currently seeking enthusiastic, driven individuals, with a great attitude and a passion for excellence to join us in curating incredible guest experiences and lasting memories. Come make some history with us! The Wigwam is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Your Role:

• You will serve as the “Face” of the restaurant in the hotel and community
• You will create, cost, and implement (seasonal) menus and special menus
• You will attract, retain, and mentor the best culinary talent
• You will complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for the restaurant
• You will collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations
• You will train the restaurant culinary and operations team on the menu and daily specials
• You will conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed.
• You will conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent information
• You will attend weekly F&B meetings, leadership meetings, and monthly safety meeting representing the culinary team
• You will be the example that the culinary team follows
• You will manage costs related to the restaurant, analyze, and control costs to achieve a profitable operation
• You will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handles any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency
• You will work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily
• You will guide the nightly cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with pm stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized for the following days service
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What are we looking for?

• Someone passionate about developing a culinary team
• Someone with a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
• Someone with experience as a cook in a high volume professional kitchen, with a leadership capacity
• Someone with full knowledge of the state’s health codes as well as the eco sure food safety and health report
• Someone with an active Food handler’s certification is a plus, the property will provide training as needed
• Someone with strong organizational skills
• Someone who is able to work independently
• At least 21 years of age
• Have a desire to exceed expectations
• An energetic personality

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.