Litchfield's Chef de Cusine- The Wigwam

BENCHMARK; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, AZ. You will lead the culinary team, create seasonal menus, and drive excellence in a high-volume setting within the hotel restaurant.

As the face of the culinary operation, you will mentor staff, manage costs, ensure allergen awareness, and collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to deliver memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook in a high-volume kitchen with leadership duties.
• Strong knowledge of state health codes and food safety standards.
• Active Food Handler certification preferred; training offered by property.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Face of the restaurant within the hotel and community.
• Create, cost, and implement seasonal menus and specials.
• Attract, retain, and mentor top culinary talent.
• Oversee daily kitchen production, ordering, and par levels.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations.
• Lead trainings for kitchen and operations teams on menus and daily specials.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Mentor team

Cost control

Education

Food handler certification

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/VeteranWhat you will have an opportunity to do:We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Chef de Cuisine. This individual must have experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and have a passion for the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, respond in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.The Chef de Cuisine will lead the planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the restaurant in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products.If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you!Your Role:You will serve as the “Face” of the restaurant in the hotel and communityYou will create, cost, and implement (seasonal) menus and special menusYou will attract, retain, and mentor the best culinary talentYou will complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for the restaurantYou will collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectationsYou will train the restaurant culinary and operations team on the menu and daily specialsYou 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 informationYou will attend weekly F&B meetings, leadership meetings, and monthly safety meeting representing the culinary teamYou will be the example that the culinary team followsYou will manage costs related to the restaurant, analyze, and control costs to achieve a profitable operationYou will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handles any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgencyYou will work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used dailyYou 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#IND600What are we looking for?Someone passionate about developing a culinary teamSomeone with a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.Someone with experience as a cook in a high volume professional kitchen, with a leadership capacitySomeone with full knowledge of the state’s health codes as well as the eco sure food safety and health reportSomeone with an active Food handler’s certification is a plus, the property will provide training as neededSomeone with strong organizational skillsSomeone who is able to work independentlyAt least 21 years of ageHave a desire to exceed expectationsAn energetic personalityCompensation:-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.