Lobby Grill Sous Chef

Marc Rose; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Grand Resort & Spa invites a seasoned culinary professional to lead the Lobby Grill team, ensuring exceptional dishes and service. You will mentor staff, coordinate thorough schedules, and drive consistent quality across all services.

Prior supervisory experience and strong meat/fish fabrication knowledge are essential, with a focus on safety and operational rhythm. A high school diploma and county food handler card are required, culinary training is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary training welcome.
• Three years in a supervisory culinary role with knowledge of meat and fish fabrication and kitchen scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of culinary professionals, assigning roles with precision and purpose
• Train kitchen staff to execute menu items with consistency and flair
• Build smart, cost-conscious schedules that keep the kitchen humming
• Uphold rigorous food safety, storage, and rotation standards
• Champion cost and quality controls that protect our reputation for excellence
• Partner closely with the Lobby Grill Chef, Executive Chef, and General Manager on all things culinary
• Oversee daily safety checks of walk-in coolers
• Manage vacation scheduling to ensure seamless coverage
• Flag equipment issues promptly to keep operations running smoothly
• Bring your energy to VIP events, staff meetings, and everything in between

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Menu planning

Food safety

Cost controls

Communication

Stamina

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school or apprenticeship training

Maricopa County Food Handler Card

Tools

Kitchen equipment operation

Job description

At the base of South Mountain, where the Sonoran Desert meets sophisticated hospitality, Arizona Grand Resort & Spa stands as Phoenix’s premier four-diamond destination — a sprawling oasis of seven swimming pools, a championship golf course, and a culinary culture that refuses to settle for ordinary. This is where your next chapter begins.

Where Flame Meets Finesse

Picture it: the sizzle of a perfectly seared steak, the aromatic swirl of saucier-crafted reductions, the quiet choreography of a kitchen running like clockwork. This is the art you’ll lead. As a key culinary force behind our Lobby Grill, you won’t just cook — you’ll command, mentor, and elevate every dish that leaves the line.

Your Stage, Your Standards

• Lead and inspire a team of culinary professionals, assigning roles with precision and purpose
• Train kitchen staff to execute menu items with consistency and flair
• Build smart, cost-conscious schedules that keep the kitchen humming
• Uphold rigorous food safety, storage, and rotation standards
• Champion cost and quality controls that protect our reputation for excellence
• Partner closely with the Lobby Grill Chef, Executive Chef, and General Manager on all things culinary

Behind the Scenes, Above the Standard

• Oversee daily safety checks of walk-in coolers
• Manage vacation scheduling to ensure seamless coverage
• Flag equipment issues promptly to keep operations running smoothly
• Bring your energy to V.I.P. events, staff meetings, and everything in between

What You Bring to the Table

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Culinary school or apprenticeship training is a welcome plus.

Experience

Three years in a supervisory culinary role, with sound knowledge of meat and fish fabrication, saucier technique, and the operational rhythm of scheduling and ordering. Banquet experience is a strong advantage.

Certifications

Current Maricopa County Food Handler Card.

Skills & Abilities

• Deep knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation techniques
• Clear communication in English, both spoken and written
• Dexterity to operate kitchen equipment with confidence
• Stamina to stand throughout service
• Strength to lift and move up to 200 lbs. on a continuous basis

The Qualities We Admire

• An unwavering ethical compass
• A naturally organized mind that keeps chaos at bay
• A gift for clear, effective communication
• A polished, professional presence fitting of a four-diamond resort

Why Phoenix, Why Now

Beyond the kitchen doors lies a city on the rise — endless sunshine, a thriving culinary scene, and the dramatic beauty of the desert at your doorstep. At Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, you’re not just taking a job. You’re joining a culture that values craft, celebrates talent, and gives you the room to rise. The sizzle is real. Come add your flavor to it.

We create a genuine experience, enticing our guests to return again and again. In order to be successful at The Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, associates must share both our Purpose (Making Space for Genuine Hospitality) and Pillars (Hands On & Heartfelt, Sincere & Focused, Collaborative & Curious, and Conscientious). This includes possessing and demonstrating a high level of courtesy and respect for both internal and external guests. Our fun, friendly and enthusiastic associates treat every guest as if they were our only guest. A true customer focus is essential to success with our property.

• This position is a safety-sensitive position. Under the law, safety-sensitive positions are defined as positions where the employee operates, repairs, maintains or monitors the performance or operation of a motor vehicle, equipment, machinery, or power tools. Safety-sensitive positions may also include jobs where the tasks or duties required of the employee could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.